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Safe and Security
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Registration Requirements
- A unique email address is required for each registrant.
- NCES badges include a photo ID for attendees, exhibitors and media.
- Date of birth will again be required in line with guidance from federal law enforcement and industry best practices.
- You must present a government-issued photo ID to pick up your badge on-site.
- You will not be able to pick up badges on behalf of anyone else. Group badges pick up will not be available.
Speed up your entrance
To speed up your entrance, please ensure you have the following:
- Register online.
- Pick up your badge at the designated pickup venue before arriving at the NCES exhibit venue to avoid lines.
- Leave luggage, large bags and bulky clothing at your hotel.
- Plan ahead. Allow extra time to get to your destination.
- You will not be able to pick up badges on behalf of anyone else. Group badges pick up will not be available.
Bag Search and Restrictions
We will have bag search at the entrance to the event venue. All bags are subject to search and screening. In addition:
- Attendees may carry to two small bags, each smaller than 12”x17”x6” into the event.
- Attendees are encouraged to consider their bag type and use clear bags (mesh, plastic, vinyl, etc.) to expedite entry.
- Rolling bags of any size are prohibited including luggage, carry-ons, laptop and computer bags, and rolling luggage carts.
Media with an official media badge are permitted to hand-carry equipment onto show premises in excess of our two-bag restriction. Equipment is subject to search and tagged as approved for entry.
For Media
Media with an official media badge are permitted to hand-carry equipment onto show premises in excess of our two-bag restriction. Equipment is subject to search and tagged as approved for entry.
For Exhibitors
Exhibitors are permitted to bring product and display material onto CES show premises in excess of our two-bag restriction, beginning January 5 and prior to 8 AM on show days January 6-9. Exhibitors may also bring in materials on move-in days between 7:30 AM and 6 PM.
Security Measures
High visible law enforcement
At NCES 2026, you will notice a highly visible law enforcement presence throughout the show and at all venues. Law enforcement officers and K9 (dog) units will be at both the entrances to the venues and on the exhibit floor. We will be performing random security checks on show premises.
Contact NCES Security
If you see something suspicious, please report it to NCES via the security phone numbers printed on the back of your NCES badge. You can also ask any CES staff member or venue or security personnel.
Also, please make sure that your family and friends know how to reach you in case of emergency.
Please contact[email protected] with any questions.
Join us at NCES 2026
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