ESPA’s Webinars – Virtual Education for Convention & Event Services Professionals
Continuing education opportunities all year
Each month, ESPA hosts a live Webinar featuring members and industry leaders delivering virtual education. Don’t let your ESPA education stop at the conclusion of the Annual Conference. From your own desk or conference room, schedule an hour to log in and learn – do it over lunch! Most of our programs offer 1 hour of approved continuing education credit.
Our Upcoming Webinar:
Safety First: Tips for Handling Medical Emergencies at Special Events
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 1:00pm ET
ESPC Approved: 1 Hour
CMP Domain:C. Risk Management
As a service professional managing the execution of special events, you have a responsibility to be prepared for the unexpected. If you have a sick or injured guest, you know to call 911 or contact your on-site providers, but the wait for responders to arrive can be stressful and sometimes scary. Stella Salyer is a seasoned venue manager with over 30 years in the meeting, events, and hospitality world. She is also an Advanced EMT who volunteers in Virginia Beach’s 911 system every week. With real life anecdotes and discussions about common scenarios, this presentation will better prepare event professionals to handle an unexpected medical event.
Speaker:
Stella B. Salyer
Assistant General Manager, Sales & Services
Virginia Beach Convention Center
Stella Salyer has over 30 years’ experience in hospitality, venue management, meeting planning, and association management. Currently, she is the Assistant General Manager, Sales & Services at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Amongst many other duties, she oversees all the safety and emergency training for the facility and is the contract administrator for the facility’s security provider and standby EMS services.
She serves on the Safety & Security Committee for the City of Virginia Beach and the Venue Safety & Security Committee for the International Association of Venue Managers. She is an instructor at IAVM’s Academy for Venue Safety and Security.
Fee: Webinars are available to members for $50 per webinar. The non-member registration fee is $60.
Attention Members:
Attend multiple webinars at a discount!
ESPA is pleased to offer a Continuing Education Package that allows you to sign up for multiple Webinars at a discounted cost. Take advantage of this valuable year-long educational benefit of membership and earn ESPC and CMP credit!
• 10 Webinars (a full year of programs) for $400 – saving you $100
• 5 Webinars (a half year of programming) for $200 – saving you $50
• Pick 3 (buy 2 Webinars, get 1 free) for $100 – saving you $50
2025 Webinar Packages are available to ESPA members in our online store!
The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) is a CMP Preferred Provider. All LIVE webinar attendees will receive CE credit. Webinars identified with the CMP Preferred Provider logo meet the requirements to receive continuing education credit for the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) credential. The use of the CMP Preferred Provider Course logo is not an endorsement by the Events Industry Council of the quality of the session.
How do I receive CE credits?
Your attendance will be uploaded to EIC (after EIC pre-approves the webinar) with the email tied to your webinar registration. If your email does not match, you must contact EIC directly. Note: This process can take up to 6-8 weeks after the live webinar date for it to appear on your EIC profile. If you can’t wait, you can always self-report at any time using your registration confirmation email.
For more information about the CMP credential or CMP Preferred Provider Program, please visit www.EventsCouncil.org
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CMP Domain: G. Meeting or Event Design
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
March 6: Thriving in a Multigenerational Team
CMP Domain: E. Human Resources
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
November 20: Utilizing Housing Management to Best Serve Planners, Hotels, and DMOs
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
October 31: Empowering Hospitality Professionals: Combating Human Trafficking Together
CMP Domain: C. Risk Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
September 18: Crafting Inclusive Events for Today’s Dynamic Social Landscape
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
August 28: Servicing While Out of Service: How to Navigate Events During Construction
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
July 24: Q&A With the Meeting Planners
CMP Domain: B. Project Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
June 27: Hospitality Horizons: Exploring Key Trends Shaping Hotel Events
CMP Domain: G. Meeting or Event Design
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
May 30: Ensuring Inclusivity: Who Are You Forgetting About?
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
April 25: A Sustainability Journey: How You Can Help Drive Change
CMP Domain: G. Meeting or Event Design
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
March 21: Transform Your Meetings & Events with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools You Need NOW!
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
February 22: Powered Productivity: Super Tech Tools to Get Stuff Done
CMP Domain: E. Human Resources
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
November 16: Learn from the Experts: Focus on Accessibility
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
October 19: Getting the Edge on Esports: Understanding Gaming Events Before They Book
CMP Domain: G. Meeting or Event Design
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
September 21: Emerging Conversations with Jason E. Dunn. Sr., Executive Director of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
August 16: Emerging Technology Trends: Changing the Way of Servicing
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
July 20: Q&A with the Meeting Planners
CMP Domain: B: Project Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
May 25: Crucial Challenges in the Hospitality Industry: Legislative Dilemmas, Homelessness, and Human Trafficking
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
April 27: Give Your Clients What They Want! Let’s Talk Gifts, Amenities & More
CMP Domain: I: Marketing
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
March 16: Working with Stakeholders and Partners to Enhance Visitor Experience
CMP Domain: F: Stakeholder Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
March 6: Continuing the Conversation – Making the DEI Connection, with ESPA Keynote Elliott Ferguson
CMP Domain: E. Human Resources
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
November: Stand out to Specialized Groups: What They Need From You
CMP Domain: F: Stakeholder Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
October: Get to Know Your Sports Event Planner: Stakeholder Communication is the Key to a Successful Event
CMP Domain: G: Meeting or Event Design
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
September: How Your Bias Impacts the Business
CMP Domain: E. Human Resources
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
August: Doing More with Less: The Services Flex
CMP Domain: F: Stakeholder Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
July: Q&A with Meeting Planners
CMP Domain: B: Project Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
June: Modern Security: What New Strategies Can Prevent Past Tragedies
CMP Domain: C. Risk Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
May: Event Survey Tips – Tell Me More! What We Want to Hear After Hitting “Send” on Surveys
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
April: New Services for Groups: Who Says You Can’t Have It All?
CMP Domain: G: Meeting or Event Design
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
March: Be CyberAware: Why it Matters to the Events Industry
CMP Domain: C. Risk Management
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
February: Fresh & Creative Thinking: Planning Sites, Promotional Trips and Pre-Conference Meetings
CMP Domain: A. Strategic Planning
ESPC Credit Hours: 1
Want to take advantage of our Webinar package pricing?
Follow these simple steps:
1. Log in to the My ESPA Portal with your email address and password.
2. Click on the Online Store link in the left-hand menu.
3. Purchase either the “Full Year of Webinar Programming, “Half Year of Webinar Programming” or “Pick 3” package.
4. Once you have paid for your purchase, a discount code and receipt will be sent to you via email.
5. This code can then be used in lieu of payment for Webinar programs you choose to attend during the year.
*Please note ESPA’s policy regarding Continuing Education Credit:
All registered participants will earn a Continuing Education hour for this webinar. Continuing Education credits may be extended to up to 2 additional participants from a registered member’s location. For members inviting non-members to participate, please make sure they are aware that they must individually register with ESPA in order to receive Continuing Education credit.
