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FAQs

Got a question about CEC 2024?
We invite you to check out our FAQs below. Still can’t find what you are looking for?
Drop us an email at [email protected] and we will help get you answers. 

The 2025 Cascadia Educational Conference, will be held at the Salem Convention Center in Salem, Oregon.

Salem is located right along I-5.
 
Approximate travel time from:
  • Seattle – 3.5 hours
  • Portland – 1 hour
  • Spokane – 6.25 hours
  • Eugene – 1 hour
Closest major airport – Portland.  There are some limited flights into Salem.

Amtrak stops at Portland
 

Yes! Cascadia is is open to all planners and suppliers. In addtion, you do not have to be a member of MPI to attend the conference.

If you cancel before or on February 15, there is a $100 administrative fee for regular attendees and $350 administrative fee for hosted buyer.

If you cancel from February 16 to the concert there is no refund.

Substitutions are allowed.

By attending the Cascadia conference you will have a multitude of sessions to earn your CEs.  Keep watching our social media feed and our website for updates. 

If you are a supplier or planner that would like to participate in the hosted buyer program, please email [email protected] for more information. 

We have lots of volunteer opportunities.  Contact chairs Griffin DeWitt (Oregon) or Juleea Orvella (Washington)

Your Cascadia registration will provide you with two and a half days of educational content, networking opportunities, silent auction, opening reception, Monday breakfast and lunch,  Monday reception and gala dinner, and Tuesday brunch.

PNW resort/business casual dress is appropriate for all conference functions.  Please note that you will be walking outside under covered walkways between the meeting spaces and guest rooms.  You might consider dressing in layers and wearing sensible footwear!  Feel free to “glam it up” for the Gala Dinner on Monday evening.

We offer both cash and in-kind sponsorships. Click here to learn more on how to become a Cascadia sponsor.

Send an email to [email protected] and we will be happy to answer your question