November 13, 2026 · Diamond Talks
Shine a light on the unseen side of business.
Diamond Talks is a TEDx-style speaking competition hosted by Granada High School DECA. Deliver an original 3-minute talk on this year’s theme — open to every experience level.
Nov 13
One-day event
Granada High School
Livermore, CA
3-minute talk
All levels welcome
Awards
Best Talk, Best Exam, Overall
One prompt. Three minutes. Your take.
Diamond Talks challenges you to find a side of business that’s overlooked or hidden and make the case for it in a short, engaging talk. The day runs in three rotations:
Diamond Talks Pitch
Deliver your 3-minute TED-style talk to a judge.
Business Knowledge Exam
A DECA-style exam on business concepts.
Champ Camp
Guest speakers and competition tips from experienced members.
The Unseen Side of Business.
What is one side of business that you would define as unseen?
Build confidence. Get competition-ready.
Direct NorCal Prep
Scored on DECA’s official 2026–2027 judging standards, so the feedback carries straight into NorCal in January.
All Experience Levels Welcome
A low-pressure place for experienced speakers and beginners alike to build confidence.
Recognition & Awards
Awards for top talks, top exam scores and highest combined performance.
Three minutes to make your case
- 3 minutes maximum, delivered individually.
- Must directly address the prompt.
- Slides optional and not scored separately.
- No judge Q&A.
- Scored immediately after you finish.
A strong talk identifies an unseen side of business, explains why it stays hidden, uses real companies/trends/data, takes an original angle and gives a practical takeaway.
Your talk, out of 100
10
Performance Indicators
25
Solution
35
Career Competencies
30
Workplace Readiness & Professionalism
Overall combines Talk + Exam for 200 points.
Ready to take the stage?
Open to all Gold and Diamond-tier DECA members — professional attire required.
Upcoming events
Foothill Minicon
Date to be announced
Diamond Talks
Friday, November 13, 2026
Granada High School
NorCal District CDC
January 15–17, 2027
Santa Clara, CA
SCDC (State)
February 25–28, 2027
Anaheim, CA
ICDC (International)
April 2027
Anaheim, CA
Diamond Talks schedule
4:00 PM
Check-in
4:15 PM
Opening & briefing
4:15–6:50 PM
Competition
Pitch, exam and Champ Camp rotations
6:50–7:20 PM
Final scoring
7:20–7:55 PM
Awards & closing
8:00 PM
Dismissal