The 2026 VE Randall W. Lewis Conference & Exhibition will bring together VE High School and JV Middle School students for a full day of leadership development, competitions, and business-focused activities. Judges play a vital role in evaluating student performance and providing meaningful feedback as participants showcase their skills in business planning, marketing, sales, communication, and design.
For this event, we have both online and in-person volunteer opportunities – we are excited to have you join us!
Pre-Scoring/ Online Judging:
Dates: Feb 17 - 26, 2026
Competitions & Time Commitment:
- Written Marketing Plan - 3-4 hours
- Written Finance Plan - 3-4 hours
- Quickbooks - 2-3 hours
- Email Campaign - 2-4 hours
- Company Branding - 2-4 hours
- Sales Pitch Video - 2-3 hours
- St. Patricks Day Banner Ad - 2-4 hours
Live In-Person Judging:
Date: March 5, 2026
Location: CSU San Bernardino, San Manuel Student Union South, 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA
Competitions & Times:
- Booth & Sales Pitch: 8:45 AM - 12:45 PM
- Marketing Plan: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Finance Comp: 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- QuickBooks Online: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Elevator Pitch: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Judge Training: https://veinternational.org/judge-training/