2026 National Education Conference
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The SGMP National Education Conference (NEC) is an annual event featuring over 20 hours of professional development sessions, exciting keynote speakers, an industry tradeshow, networking opportunities, a fundraising silent auction, and more! The 2026 NEC will be held in Williamsburg, Virginia at the Williamsburg Lodge on June 9-11, 2026. Use our online learning portal to claim your credits for individual sessions at the NEC.
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Virginia Room, Wednesday, June 10 @ 8:00am
Virginia Room, Wednesday, June 10 @ 8:00am
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Colony Room ABC, Wednesday, June 10 @ 9:30am
Colony Room ABC, Wednesday, June 10 @ 9:30am
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Colony DE, Wednesday, June 10 @ 9:30am
Colony DE, Wednesday, June 10 @ 9:30am
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Allegheny Room, Wednesday, June 10 @ 9:30am
Allegheny Room, Wednesday, June 10 @ 9:30am
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Tidewater Room, Wednesday, June 10 @ 9:30am
Tidewater Room, Wednesday, June 10 @ 9:30am
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Colony Room ABC, Wednesday, June 10 @ 11:00am
Colony Room ABC, Wednesday, June 10 @ 11:00am
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits
Allegheny Room, Wednesday, June 10 @ 11:00am
Allegheny Room, Wednesday, June 10 @ 11:00am
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits
Tidewater Room, Wednesday, June 10 @ 11:00am
Tidewater Room, Wednesday, June 10 @ 11:00am
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Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits
Colony Room DE, Wednesday, June 10 @ 11:00am
Colony Room DE, Wednesday, June 10 @ 11:00am
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Colony Room ABC, Wednesday, June 10 @ 1:30pm
Colony Room ABC, Wednesday, June 10 @ 1:30pm
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The Certified Government Meeting Professional designation ("CGMP") is designed for planners and suppliers whose work is governed by the rules and regulations of the federal government. Individuals who have earned their CGMP have obtained the highest designation available that is specifically for government meeting professionals. The CGMP is recognized in the hospitality industry; many government contracts now require planners working on the contract have their government certification.
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Continuing Education
SGMP's continuing education program aligns with many other CE programs, offering you maximum credit across multiple domains. Each domain of professional development and continuing education is assigned to one of twelve (12) core competencies integral to the daily work of the government meeting professional. Earn the fifteen (15) hours required to satisfy your CGMP CE requirements, and the requirements of many other programs such as the CMP.
