I am attending the Education Abroad conference in 2026. Can I use this for my Scrum Education Units (SEUs) or to fulfill any requirements for the CSM renewal? I am trying to optimize my conference schedule to count toward my certification maintenance.
Scrum Education Units (SEUs) can be earned through conference attendance provided the sessions focus on agile frameworks, leadership, or product development, and the activity is logged under the appropriate category in the Scrum Alliance dashboard.
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Yes, you can claim the hours, but only if the sessions align with the Scrum Alliance categories.
Scrum Education Units require direct relevance to agile frameworks or product ownership principles. If you focus your schedule on those specific tracks rather than general travel or administrative topics, your request will likely pass the automated review without friction.
You can absolutely count it if the content relates to Scrum, but don't expect the Scrum Alliance to care about your specific choice of conference just because it has the word education in the title. I once tried to get a course on corporate tax law pushed through as professional development for my PMP, and the resulting audit was a headache I wouldn't wish on anyone.
If your Education Abroad conference covers topics like leadership, organizational change, or team dynamics, you can categorize that under Category C for SEUs, but keep your receipts and a copy of the agenda unless you enjoy being harassed by compliance bots.
That sounds terrifying, Rushil Bangera. I am always so worried about audits, so I think I will just keep every single piece of paper from the conference just to be safe.
I honestly struggle to track my own SEUs, Rushil Bangera. Your advice about keeping the agenda saved is probably a good idea, even if it feels like a lot of extra work.