About the Conference

The Summer Educational Conference is where industry leaders come together to gain fresh insights, explore emerging trends, and engage in thought-provoking discussions led by carefully selected speakers.

This year’s theme, Learn • Connect • Thrive, reflects the experience that awaits you—not just during the event, but long after.

Over the course of four days, you’ll enjoy a perfect blend of educational sessions, engaging activities, and meaningful networking opportunities in a warm, welcoming community—set against the stunning backdrop of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome you. But be warned—once you attend SEC, you’ll want to come back year after year!

NEW!

CEM Preferred Provider

The Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) is proud to announce its recognition as a CEM Preferred Provider by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE).

As a result, the 2025 Summer Educational Conference is now eligible for 8.25 clock hours toward CEM recertification.

The CEM program is a globally respected certification designed to raise professional standards and enhance individual performance across the exhibitions and events industry. ESCA’s new status as a Preferred Provider places it among a select group of organizations offering high-value educational content aligned with the goals of CEM certification.

CEM Preferred Provider

The Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) is proud to announce its recognition as a CEM Preferred Provider by the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE).

As a result, the 2025 Summer Educational Conference is now eligible for 8.25 clock hours toward CEM recertification.

The CEM program is a globally respected certification designed to raise professional standards and enhance individual performance across the exhibitions and events industry. ESCA’s new status as a Preferred Provider places it among a select group of organizations offering high-value educational content aligned with the goals of CEM certification.