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2025 IAPPO Spring Conference and Supplier Expo
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IAPPO Spring Conference 2025: Refocus, Reimagine and Revive in 2025
April 2 – 4 | Holiday Inn Champaign, Champaign, IL
Join us for an exceptional learning and networking experience!
Keynote Speaker: Christin Webb, “You cannot stumble upon greatness; you walk up to it and introduce yourself” (https://www.greateryouleadership.com )
Technical Speakers: Sean Carroll, Stacy Gregg, Thaddeus Wilkins, Katherine Tople and more!
What to Expect:
- Engaging presentations led by industry experts on procurement best practices, emerging trends, and effective leadership strategies.
- Interactive workshops designed to enhance your technical skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Valuable networking opportunities to connect with colleagues, build relationships, and share knowledge.
- Exciting social events to foster a sense of community and create lasting memories.
Don't miss your chance to:
- Gain valuable insights from Christin Webb's inspiring keynote address.
- Expand your professional network and connect with procurement leaders from across Illinois.
- Discover innovative solutions to elevate your procurement practices.
- Earn continuing education credits to meet UPPCC and NIGP Certification requirements.
Register Now & Secure Your Spot!
#IAPPOSpring2025 #ProcurementExcellence #Networking
Wednesday, April 2nd (3.5 Contact Hours)
12:30 - 1:00 PM
Welcome/Housekeeping
1:00 - 2:00
Keynote: Christin Webb
2:00 - 3:00
Maximizing Job Order Contracting (JOC) Construction Efficiency: Sourcewell and Gordian Group – Kareem Smith
3:15 - 4:45
Legal Aspects of Public Procurement: Katherine Tople and Thaddeus Wilkins
6:00 - 8:00
New Member & Attendee Networking Experience
Thursday, April 3rd (5.5 Contact Hours)
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:30 - 10:00
Opening General Session - Power of the Empty Space: Sean Carroll
10:15 - 11:15
“Managing Up” – Communicating with Elected Officials: Christin Webb
11:15 – 11:45
NIGP Area 6 Chapter Ambassador Segment – CoMakiya Baskin-Smith
11:45 - 2:30 PM
Lunch/Tradeshow
2:30 – 4:00
Professionalizing Procurement: Certification, Competencies, and You: Sean Carroll and Stacy Gregg
4:15 - 5:45
CERTIFICATION PREP
4:15 - 5:45
Current Conversations Round Table
6:00 - 9:00
Conference Social Event
Friday, April 4th (3.0 Contact Hours)
7:00 - 8:00 AM
Breakfast
8:15 - 9:15
Compassionate Leadership: Stacy Gregg
9:15 - 10:15
TBD: Stacy Gregg
10:45 - 11:45
Artificial Intelligence: Charles Mayfield
11:45 - 12:15 PM
Organizational Meeting
Category
Annual Conference
Registration Info
Registration is required before Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Registration cancellations will be accepted until Friday, March 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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