Interested in hosting an event in conjunction with the convention? Affiliated Events are events hosted by individuals or groups other than CEC, that take place before, during, or after the Convention. Space for these events is limited, held by CEC, and released to interested parties as space permits.
Space for affiliated events may be requested by CEC Units, Special Interest Divisions, Chapters, and Caucuses; space may also be requested by organizations not formally associated with CEC. Please see below for the appropriate space request form for your group.
Once CEC has approved all space requests, your information will be given to an event manager at the hotel, who will reach out to you to confirm the space and set-up, and work with you on any catering or AV needs. These confirmations are expected in late October.
Division, Unit, or Chapter Events
Division, Unit, or Chapter events are events hosted by officially affiliated Council for Exceptional Children units, special interest divisions, or chapters, that take place before, during, or after the CEC Convention and are in conjunction with the convention. Space for these events is limited, held by CEC, and released to interested parties as space permits.
Guidelines
- To apply for event space, submit your request through the link below. All space allocation decisions will be on a first-come first-served basis.
- The host of an event must be a CEC Unit, Special Interest Division, Chapter, or Caucus.
- Events can be but are not limited to receptions, focus groups, and meetings.
- Your CEC contact for division or unit events is Brannan Meyers, [email protected]. Your catering, AV, and venue contacts will be distributed to you with your approval and space assignment.
Other Affiliate Events
Affiliate Events are events hosted by individuals or groups other than the Council for Exceptional Children or its units, special interest divisions, or chapters, that take place before, during, or after the CEC Convention and are in conjunction with the convention. Space for these events is limited, held by CEC, and released to interested parties as space permits.
Guidelines
- To apply for event space, submit your request through the link below. All space allocation decisions will be on a first-come first-served basis.
- If the host of an affiliated event is a for profit organization, that organization must either be a sponsor and/or exhibitor for the CEC Annual Convention. This requirement is waived for any nonprofit organizations.
- Affiliated events can be but are not limited to receptions, focus groups, and meetings. Those wishing to present information on a company or product should contact Sharyn Weiss to book an exhibitor showcase session.
- Your CEC contact for affiliated events is Renee Glasby, [email protected]. Your catering, AV, and venue contacts will be distributed to you with your approval and space assignment.
Information and Guidelines for All Events
- To apply for event space, submit your request through the appropriate link below above. All space allocation decisions will be on a first-come first-served basis.
- Events can be but are not limited to receptions, focus groups, and meetings. No events submitted through these forms are eligible for Professional Development Hours (PDHs)
- CEC is not responsible for the planning or execution of events in any of the affiliated event spaces. All planning, logistics, and payment for catering, AV and room sets as well as any other costs associated with the event is the sole responsibility of the host.
- Affiliated events may be open to the public or invite only. All approved affiliated events will be posted in the mobile app and online session browser, should the host wish.
- Signage for affiliated events is the sole responsibility of the host. CEC will not provide individual event signage with affiliated event titles.