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Earn Continuing Education Credits at NWES 2025

Take your professional growth to the next level at the Northwest Event Show 2025 by earning Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). These credits, recognized by the Event Industry Council (EIC), help you maintain industry certifications and demonstrate your commitment to excellence.


How to Earn CEUs at NWES

1️⃣ Attend Eligible Sessions

  • Keynote and General Sessions: Open to all attendees. Only sessions specified on the agenda as CEU sessions will qualify for CEUs.
  • Education Sessions: Only available to attendees with an All Access or VIP Badge and qualify for CEU credits.
    • You’ll earn 1 credit per hour of attendance.
    • For example:
      • A 30-minute session earns 0.5 credits.
      • A 90-minute session earns 1.5 credits.

2️⃣ Scan Your Badge

  • To ensure your attendance is tracked, you must scan your badge upon entering each eligible session.
  • Without a badge scan, we cannot verify your attendance or award CEUs.

3️⃣ Post-Event Submission

  • After the event, NWES submits all attendance data to our CEU sponsor, who forwards it to the Event Industry Council (EIC) for processing.

4️⃣ Claim Your CEUs

  • You’ll be notified when your attendance has been submitted and processed. Simply log into the Event Industry Council’s portal to claim your CEUs.

Who Can Earn CEUs?

  • All Access Badge Holders: Access to all education sessions and eligible to earn CEUs.
  • VIP Badge Holders: Access to all education sessions and eligible to earn CEUs, plus exclusive VIP perks.

Specified Keynote and General Sessions that are open to all attendees will be eligible for CEUs.

Only attendees who scan their badge at the start of each eligible session will have their attendance recorded and submitted to the Event Industry Council (EIC) for CEU credit.


Why CEUs Matter

  • Maintain Certifications: Essential for industry credentials like CMP (Certified Meeting Professional).
  • Boost Your Career: Show your commitment to ongoing professional development and industry excellence.
  • Expand Your Expertise: Gain actionable insights from engaging, expert-led sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can anyone earn CEUs at NWES?
A: Only attendees with an All Access Badge or VIP Badge 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.