Earn Continuing Education Credits at NWES 2026

Take your professional growth to the next level at the Northwest Event Show 2026 by earning Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) recognized by the Event Industry Council (EIC). CEUs help you maintain industry certifications and demonstrate your commitment to excellence.

How to Earn CEUs at NWES

    • Attend Eligible Sessions
      Keynote and specified education sessions qualify for CEUs. These sessions are part of NWES’ Tuesday education programming.
    • Badge Scan Required
      Scan your badge at the beginning of each eligible session to verify attendance.
    • Post-Event Processing
      After the show, attendance data is submitted to the CEU sponsor and forwarded to the Event Industry Council. You’ll be notified by the Event Industry Council when your credits are ready to claim.

Important Ticket Information

To earn CEUs at NWES 2026, you must purchase a Professional Pass or VIP ticket. These ticket types include full access to Tuesday’s CEU-credited education sessions. General admission or trade-show-only tickets do not grant access to CE sessions and are not eligible for CEUs.

    • Professional Pass: Includes all CEU education sessions, content recordings, Tuesday evening Sunset on the Salish Sea, and more.
    • VIP Ticket: Includes everything in the Professional Pass plus the Awards Reception and additional VIP perks.

Why CEUs matter

Earning CEUs at NWES helps you:

      • Maintain industry certifications (such as CMP)
      • Strengthen your professional credentials
      • Expand your expertise through expert-led sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can anyone earn CEUs at NWES? A: Only attendees with a Professional Pass or VIP ticket can earn CEUs by attending eligible education sessions.

Q: What if I forget to scan my badge? A: Badge scanning is required to verify your attendance. If you do not scan your badge, we cannot submit your attendance for CEU credit.

Q: How will I know when my CEUs are ready? A: Once your attendance data is processed and submitted to the Event Industry Council, you’ll receive an email with instructions on claiming your credits.