NIGP Forum & Products Exposition: Connecting Procurement Communities
This event qualifies for 18.0 CEUs
The NIGP Forum is the largest North American conference exclusively for public procurement. The Forum is NIGP's showcase educational event, providing an ideal environment for networking with colleagues and suppliers, attending educational workshops led by subject matter experts in the field, and being motivated and inspired by professional speakers during general sessions.
Attendees can visit with nearly 200 suppliers during our products exposition on Sunday and Monday, which provides the opportunity for one-on-one interaction and networking with suppliers. Receive real hands-on experience with the latest and greatest products and services available to the government during dedicated expo hours.
More than 60 specialized educational workshops and formal networking opportunities will be available to help you improve your skills, learn best practices, or provide a platform where you can gain support from colleagues on issues you face every day. The NIGP Forum is exclusive to the public procurement profession so you can be assured that educational sessions will relate specifically to public procurement issues. Professionals from all facets of the government will highly benefit from attending this event.
The NIGP Forum is the largest educational conference exclusively for individuals in public procurement. This is a once a year opportunity to engage in professional development and network with others in public procurement and the supplier community. Our products exposition provides an opportunity to discover the latest products and services available to the government from a vast array of suppliers. The educational component of the conference covers the latest hot topics, best practices, resources and skills to help improve job performance and provide professional development.
Earn 18 contact hours for your attendance which can be used for credit for many certification programs and recertification.
10 Reasons to Attend
- #1 Public Procurement Event of the Year
- Connect with 1000+ colleagues
- Choose from over 60 educational sessions
- Visit 200+ suppliers at the Products Expo
- Bring back an infinite number of ideas and solutions that will positively impact your agency and your community
- Grow your skills through educational workshops & in-depth seminars
- Face time with the NIGP leadership and staff
- Learn from subject matter experts in the procurement field by attending relevant, real-world educational workshops
- Address key procurement trends and dynamics facing governments today
- CONNECT WITH PROCUREMENT COMMUNITIES
Expected Number of Attendees
1000Relevant Government Agencies
State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, Public Schools, Universities, Special Authorities
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When
Sun-Wed, Aug 21-24, 2016, 2:30pm - 9:00pm
Exhibit Dates
Sun-Mon, Aug 21-22, 2016
Cost
Daily One Day: | $330.00 |
Daily Two Day: | $660.00 |
Member Conference Only: | $785.00 |
Member Full Conference: | $1030.00 |
Non-Member Conference Only: | $1105.00 |
Non-Member Full Conference: | $1405.00 |
Where
Gaylord National
201 Waterfront Street
Oxon Hill, MD
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Website
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Event Sponsors
Organizer
NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement
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