EPIC Frequently Asked Questions

EPIC will be held in San Diego at the Gaylord Pacific Resort.

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!

To update your registration information, you will need to log into the Attendee Service Center. Please use the email you registered with and the autogenerated password from your confirmation email.

Event check-in is a seamless process, please be prepared with either your email check in (will be sent to your registration email 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.

Please email us at events@naepnet.org with as much detail as you can provide so we can help resolve your issue.

 

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 Gaylord Pacific Resort is easily accessible via San Diego International Airport (SAN), just 20 minutes from the hotel.

Cancelation requests received by February 27, 2026, if approved, will receive a full refund of the amount paid minus a $50 processing cost charge. Requests received after February 27th will not be approved.

CONFERENCE NO SHOWS are liable for the full amount due. Substitutions are accepted and valid for this event ONLY. You will need to obtain the registration confirmation number for the person whose registration you will be using.

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 Gaylord Pacific Resort 1000 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910. You can find the hotel information on the Travel page. 

The CEU form will be available in the conference app once sessions begin. 

You can review all the sessions on the online agenda or in the conference app. Please use the Attendee Service Center to build your individual schedule.

Connect with peers from your NAEP District or Region, hear updates, and explore volunteer opportunities. Find your district here.

Gaylord Pacific Resort Parking Options:

Other Parking Options:

Marina Parking: There is free street parking along the Marina
Trolley: The E Street Trolley Station offers a nearby alternative that offers a shuttle to the resort. 

Gaylord Self Parking Map

You can access the CE form via the EPIC Conference App or website during the event. 

View the full layout and exhibitors list in the conference app or online.

View the agenda, build your schedule, explore maps, connect, earn CE, and get updates. Search for NAEP Conferences in your app store, download the app, and log in with your registration info. If you have the app from last year or from our regional events, navigate to hamburger on the bottom right and then to events to access other NAEP Events. The EPIC app will launch about a month prior to the event. 

Follow NAEP on social media and use the event hashtag #naepepic. Download social media templates, in your know before you go email, to share your experience!