EPIC Frequently Asked Questions

EPIC25 will be held in New Orleans, LA at the Hyatt Regency.

The Educational Procurement Innovation Conference (EPIC) is where leaders, innovators, and professionals in the field of educational procurement come together to shape the future. As we head into our second year, EPIC continues to provide a platform for exploring cutting-edge solutions, best practices, and collaborative strategies that drive progress and efficiency in procurement.

EPIC unites procurement thought leaders across education sectors for an in-person opportunity to discover innovations and gain valuable education. Connect with hundreds of procurement professionals from around the country and discuss contracting, advancements, technology, supplier diversity, and more!

Event check is a seamless process, please be prepared with either your email check in (will be send just prior to the conference) or your ID and your registration confirmation number.

Yes, full conference attendee registration provides access to all events, sessions, networking, and meals. It also includes access to evening receptions and entertainment.

To ensure the best attendee experience possible, access to the event or specific event activities such as breakout sessions, meals, receptions, and lounges may be limited due to capacity restrictions. Please arrive early.

NAEP is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all conference participants, including but not limited to, member attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, volunteers, NAEP Staff and Board members, venue staff, service providers, and anyone else associated with the event. Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and safe manner at all NAEP meeting and/or conference related events, activities and/or functions.

NAEP and venue Staff reserve the right to deny service to participants for any reason and may require participant to leave both the event and the venue without warning. NAEP reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to prohibit participants from attending future NAEP events/meetings.

Please indicate your dietary preferences during registration. We will have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available.

The Hyatt Regency is easily accessible by the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, MSY.

Yes! We have drafted an EPIC justification letter so you can communicate the value of attending.

NAEP EPIC strives to be an inclusive, accessible experience. Please indicate the need for accessibility accommodations during your registration, and a member of the NAEP team will reach out to you to discuss your request.

The official conference hotel is the Hyatt Regency New Orleans located at 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113. The link to make a reservation will be provided in your conference registration confirmation email.