2026 Career Education Convention
Organized by Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU)
The Career Education Convention is the largest gathering and premiere event for private career education professionals in North America.
- Dates
- Jun 22-24, 2026
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Deadline
- Jun 24, 2026
- Attendees
- 900
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About this conference
The Career Education Convention is the largest gathering and premiere event for private career education professionals in North America. This event features well-known keynote speakers, expert-led concurrent sessions, and numerous opportunities to connect and network with others in the sector, attracting a diverse audience of sector leaders. The convention focuses on learning, networking, and advancing the future of career education.
Sponsorship options
The 2026 Career Education Convention offers unmatched visibility, networking, and brand engagement opportunities for sponsors. Benefits include high-impact exposure across event marketing, signage, and the mobile app; direct access to decision-makers (45% of attendees are CEOs, presidents, or executive leaders); unparalleled networking with 900+ attendees representing 180+ unique school groups from across North America; and positioning the organization as a trusted partner. Most sponsorships are reserved for CECU Allied Members who receive member-only pricing and early access to booth and sponsorship selections. A full list of sponsorships, member vs. nonmember rates, and exhibitor timelines can be found in the 2026 Sponsorship Prospectus. Interested parties can schedule a call with Samantha, Director of Member Partnerships, to discuss the best fit for their goals.
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