https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/events Certification Network Group upcoming events Certification Network Group Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:35:48 GMT Sun, 06 Sep 2026 03:35:48 GMT Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT <p style="line-height: 22px;" align="center"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style=""><span style="background-color: transparent;"><font color="#0054A6" style="font-size: 24px;"><span><strong>CNG D.C. In-Person Event</strong></span></font></span></font></p> <p data-start="0" data-end="79" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" align="center" style="line-height: 22px;"><strong data-start="0" data-end="79" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><font style="font-size: 18px;">Education and Credentialing Trends</font></strong></p> <p data-start="0" data-end="79" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" align="center" style="font-size: 24px;"><strong style="font-size: 16px;"><font color="#333333">Wednesday, September 9, 2026</font></strong></p> <div style="font-size: 16.0016px; line-height: 22px;" align="center"> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><font color="#333333">1 PM – 4 PM ET</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#333333">The Conference Center:<br> 1800 M St. NW, Washington, DC 20036</font></p> <p align="center">Sponsors:</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://www.accredible.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/resources/Pictures/667ed81157da083239811850_Accredible_Logo_Full_Color_Alternate.png" width="128" height="52" border="0" alt=""></a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://risr.global/" target="_blank"><img src="https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/resources/Pictures/risrLogoBlack.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="116" height="36"></a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://examstudio.com/" target="_blank"><img src="https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/resources/Pictures/Zoomorphix%20ExamStudio%20Logo_RGB.png" alt="" title="" border="0" width="207" height="43"></a></p> <p align="start" style="color: rgb(0, 84, 166); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;">Description</p> </div> <p style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><strong>Trends in Education, Certification, and Workforce Readiness:&nbsp;</strong>As workforce needs change and traditional educational pathways shift, professions must explore new ways to prepare and credential future practitioners. This panel will discuss the relationship between educators and industry, micro-credentials, and alternative pathways to career entry in response to declining college enrollment and changing employer expectations. Attendees will gain insight into emerging trends shaping the future of education, certification, and professional development.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 84, 166); font-weight: 700; line-height: 22px;">Agenda</p> <p style="font-size: 16px;">1:00 - 1:30 PM: Networking and Refreshments (Snacks Provided)<br> 1:30 - 1:45 PM:&nbsp;Welcome &amp; Sponsor Presentations<br> 1:45 - 3:45 PM:&nbsp;Panelist Presentations &amp; Audience Discussion<br> 3:45&nbsp;- 4:00 PM:&nbsp;Announcements &amp; Wrap-Up</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 84, 166); font-weight: 700;">Logistics</p> <p style="font-size: 16px;">Metro: Red Line - Farragut North Metro;&nbsp;Blue/Orange/Silver Line – Farragut West Metro</p> <p style="font-size: 16px;">Parking: 1800 M ST NW (if available); 1101 18th ST NW (1120 Connecticut Ave N) Bender building - available via spot hero.</p> <p style="font-size: 24px;"><strong style="color: rgb(0, 84, 166); font-size: 16px;">Session Moderator</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 16.0016px;"><font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><img src="https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/resources/Pictures/sandy_hogg.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="137" height="137"><br></strong></font></p> <p style="font-size: 16.0016px;"><font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><span><strong>Sandy Hogg,</strong> Director of Business Development, ITS | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyhogg/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></span></font></p> <p style="font-size: 16.0016px;"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#0054A6" style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>Distinguished Panel</strong></font></p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-size: 16.0016px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><br></font></p> </td> <td valign="top" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p><strong><img src="https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/resources/Pictures/debi%20crimmins.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="146" height="146"><br> Dr. Debbie Crimmins,</strong>&nbsp;SVP, Global Client Advocacy &amp; Marketing, Prometric<span><strong>&nbsp;|</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/debi-crimmins-ed-d-7aa6469/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-size: 16.0016px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><br></font></p> </td> <td valign="top" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" color="#000000"><strong><img src="https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/resources/Pictures/jeff%20strohl.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="146" height="146"><br> Dr. Jeff Strohl,</strong>&nbsp;Director, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce<span>&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-strohl-69938282/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-size: 16.0016px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><br></font></p> </td> <td valign="top" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> <strong><img src="https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/resources/Pictures/bill%20west.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="153" height="153"><br> Bill West,&nbsp;</strong>Partner &amp; Chief Strategy Officer, KaWest Partners | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-west-ice-ccp-mba-0b1710/" target="_blank">LinkedIn<br> <br></a> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="font-size: 16.0016px;"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"></td> <td valign="top" style="border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; border-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><strong><img src="https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/resources/Pictures/michael%20coley.jpg" alt="" title="" border="0"><br> Michael Coley,</strong>&nbsp;President, ASE Education Foundation<span>&nbsp;| <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgcoley/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></span></td> </tr> </tbody> </table><br> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/event-6789964 https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/event-6789964 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:30:00 GMT <p style="line-height: 22px; font-size: 24px;" align="center"><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_0;"><font color="#0054A6" style="font-size: 24px;"><span><strong>Meet CNG: Special Event at EXG 2026&nbsp;</strong></span></font></span></font></p> <p data-start="0" data-end="79" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" align="center" style="line-height: 22px; font-size: 24px;"><strong data-start="0" data-end="79" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><font style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_2;"><font color="#002639" style="font-size: 17px;"><font style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 16px;">The Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.) Exchange Conference</font></font></span></font></strong></p> <p data-start="0" data-end="79" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" align="center" style="line-height: 22px; font-size: 24px;"><strong data-start="0" data-end="79" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><font style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, serif, WaWebKitSavedSpanIndex_3;"><font color="#002639" style="font-size: 17px;"><img src="https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/resources/Pictures/ICE-Exchange2026-Lockup.svg" alt="" title="" border="0" width="209" height="53"><br> <br></font></span></font></strong> <strong style="font-size: 16px;"><font color="#333333">Wednesday, October 21, 2026</font></strong></p> <div style="line-height: 22px; font-size: 16.0016px;" align="center"> <p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><font color="#333333">1:30 PM – 2:30 PM ET</font></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#333333">Rhode Island Convention Center<br> The I.C.E. Exchange<br> Back of the Innovation Hall</font></p> <p align="start" style="color: rgb(0, 84, 166); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;">Description</p> </div> <p data-path-to-node="3" style="line-height: 22px; font-size: 24px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Visit the back of Innovation Hall to connect with the CNG Board and learn how to:</font></p> <ul data-path-to-node="4" style="line-height: 22px; font-size: 24px;"> <li style=""> <p data-path-to-node="4,0,0"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Join a free networking group</font></p> </li> <li style=""> <p data-path-to-node="4,1,0"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Get involved with the DC or Chicago Program Committees</font></p> </li> <li style=""> <p data-path-to-node="4,2,0"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Position yourself as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to present at upcoming events</font></p> </li> <li style=""> <p data-path-to-node="4,3,0"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Explore sponsorship opportunities</font></p> </li> <li style=""> <p data-path-to-node="4,4,0" style="line-height: 22px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">And more</font></p> </li> </ul> <p style="color: rgb(0, 84, 166); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;">Meet the Board</p> <p style=""><font style="font-size: 16px;">Meet some of the CNG leadership. Attending the EXG is:<br></font></p> <ul> <li><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Jason Fine | Chair | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-a-fine/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Abena Ocran-Jackson | Vice Chair | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/abena-ocran-jackson-5a8b5761/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Chris Capistran | Treasuer | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/capistran/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Iman Hannon | Secretary <font style="font-size: 16px;">| <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iman-hannon-cm-iom-4778114/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Elisa Kahn | Board Member <font style="font-size: 16px;">| <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisa-kahn-ice-ccp-pmp-ba7ab77/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Elizabeth Santana | Board Member <font style="font-size: 16px;">| <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethwardsantana/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Terreline (Shellie) Sims | Board Member | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/terreline-shellie-sims/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Kevin Bradley<font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">| Board Member | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-bradley-77734b6/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></font></font></font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Andrea Hajek<font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">| Board Member | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreahajek/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></font></font></font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Terreline (Shellie) Sims | Board Member | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/terreline-shellie-sims/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Kevin Bradley<font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">| Board Member | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-bradley-77734b6/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></font></font></font></li> <li><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">Andrea Hajek<font style="font-size: 16px;"><font style="font-size: 16px;">| Board Member | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreahajek/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></font></font></font></font></li> </ul> <p style=""><font style="font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/about/leadership" target="_blank">View all of CNG's volunteers.</a></font></p> https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/event-6828519 https://certificationnetworkgroup.org/event-6828519