What’s Next?
Upcoming Webinar:
Securing Your Events: How to Communicate and Execute Event Security Needs
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Virtual Roundtable:
Sports Servings Virtual Roundtable
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
ESPA’s Webinars & Virtual Roundtables
Virtual Education for Event Services Professionals
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.
Securing Your Events:
How to Communicate and Execute Event Security Needs
Panelists
as of 10/05/2025Panelists coming soon!
Francisco Milian, CPP
Security Services Specialist
Tampa Convention Center
Francisco Milian, CPP
Security Services Specialist
Tampa Convention Center
Securing Your Events: How to Communicate and Execute Event Security Needs
Join us for a discussion with a panel of security professionals from across our industry as we explore best practices for client communication in all areas of security. Our panelists will share how they communicate within their locations and the tools they use to gather information. We will cover a range of security needs, from full-area lockdowns to events requiring only a few door guards.
Panelists (as of 5/1/2026):
Francisco Milian, CPP
Security Services Specialist
Tampa Convention Center
Details:
- Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm ET
- ESPC Approved: 1 Hour
- CMP Domain: Risk Management
Our Quarterly Hotel & Convention Center Virtual Roundtables will return in 2026.
Missed them in 2025? Topics included:
Accessibility
Guest Experiences
Staffing
Collaboration and Communication
Event and Operations Challenges
ESPA 2026 Virtual Roundtables
ESPA’s virtual roundtables are an opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and talk through real-world challenges in a collaborative setting. This facilitated conversation is designed to be interactive and bring together professionals to share experiences, ask questions, and explore solutions around today’s key operational and logistical priorities.
Who Should Join: Convention Center Event Service Managers
- Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm ET
- ESPC Approved: 1 Hour
- CMP Domain: Site Management
Topics will include:
- What operational improvements have had the biggest impact on client and attendee satisfaction in recent years?
- How can Convention Centers streamline communication between event organizers, vendors and internal departments to reduce day-of friction?
Who Should Join: Sports Service Managers
- Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Time: 1:00pm ET
- ESPC Approved: 1 Hour
- CMP Domain: Strategic Planning
Topics will include:
- How has your approach to servicing sports events evolved in recent years?
- What are creative ways your destination encourages visitors to explore the destination beyond the field/courts?
- How do you engage local businesses to benefit from sports tourism?
Upcoming Calls in 2026:
- Tuesday, July 7th @ 1:00pm - Hotel/Special Venue Virtual Roundtable
- Tuesday, July 21st @ 1:00pm – Convention Center Virtual Roundtable
- Tuesday, September 1st @ 1:00pm – Convention Center Virtual Roundtable
- Tuesday, September 22nd @ 1:00pm – Hotel/ Special Venue Virtual Roundtable
- Wednesday, November 4th @ 1:00pm – Hotel/ Special Venue Virtual Roundtable
Earn CE credits with ESPA Webinars!
The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) education is qualified for ESPC (Event Service Professional Certification) and ESPA is also 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?
ESPC and CMP Credits earned though ESPA can be accessed through their ESPA Profile in the portal. For CMP, your attendance will also 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
*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.
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 $175 – saving you $75
- Pick 3 (buy 2 Webinars, get 1 free) for $100 – saving you $50
