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Events & Webinars

NASPO hosts numerous events, both in-person and virtual, to promote excellence and community in the procurement profession.

 

Main Events main-events 2027 State Training Coordinators Conference State Training Coordinators Conference National Association of State Procurement Officials April 1, 2027 TBD

This engaging event is designed for NASPO members who coordinate state procurement training efforts. It offers a platform to share peer-to-peer solutions, learn the latest instructional methodologies, and exchange training resources. Ideal attendees include staff members from state central procurement offices responsible for overseeing and/or delivering professional development for central procurement staff, as well as those who coordinate procurement training for external agencies.

Registration currently closed 2026 NASPO Leads Conference National Association of State Procurement Officials October 21, 2026 2026-10-22 Wild Horse Pass Resort Phoenix AZ

We are excited to welcome both current and future State Leads to our NASPO Leads Conference. At the Leads Conference, state procurement professionals will gain: skills to support successful cooperative purchasing, insights into the NASPO ValuePoint process, and connections with peers working towards a common goal. It offers a platform for Leads to discover innovative solutions and establish a community for continued learning and development!

Registration is closed 2026 REACH Conference NASPO Reach National Association of State Procurement Officials July 22, 2026 2026-07-24 Omni Oklahoma City Oklahoma City OK

The NASPO REACH Conference leverages the collective experience of state procurement staff. By sharing best practices and innovative approaches to state procurement, REACH provides education for front-line staff to learn from and replicate back in their states. Members will have the opportunity to engage with other members, creating connections and building networks to support their professional careers. NASPO will provide seven complimentary registrations for each state, including full coverage of travel expenses per the NASPO Travel Policy. Primary Members are welcome to attend using one of the seven registrations. All state members need Primary Member approval to attend.

Registration opens mid-April 2026 2025 Annual Conference NASPO Annual National Association of State Procurement Officials September 28, 2025 2025-10-01 Chicago Marriott Downtown Chicago IL

Unite with procurement leaders nationwide to leverage the power of procurement by joining us at NASPO’s Annual Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on September 28-Oct 1, 2025. NASPO’s Annual Conference provides a platform for the NASPO community to interact, network, and conduct the organization’s business in a positive, cohesive manner.

Register Here 2025 Law Institute State Procurement Conference 2025 Law Institute logo National Association of State Procurement Officials November 4, 2025 2025-11-06 EST Marriott Savannah Riverfront Savannah GA

The 2025 NASPO State Procurement Law Institute is an opportunity to further your knowledge of legal issues involved in procurement and to foster a community of interest among those government attorneys representing NASPO’s membership

Register Now 2026 NASPO Exchange Conference NASPO Exchange Conference National Association of State Procurement Officials March 9, 2026 2026-03-12 Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Orlando FL

The Premier Procurement Conference for Procurement Professionals and Suppliers

Co-hosted by the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) and the Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA)

The Exchange procurement conference builds relationships among the supplier community and government entities—the largest consumers of goods and services in the country. This government procurement conference is where learning, networking, and partnering come together to develop business relationships that support public procurement outcomes that are effective, efficient, transparent, and fair.

  1. Procurement professionals from state, local government, and educational institutions can apply for scholarships that include full registration, travel reimbursement, lodging and meals. NASPO member states receive two complimentary registrations, with additional attendees able to register using Professional Development funds with CPO approval.
  2. Suppliers interested in government contracting opportunities can connect directly with procurement officials from across all 50 states and territories representing the nation’s largest public sector consumers. Registration includes 10 guaranteed One-on-One meetings with procurement professionals, a dedicated booth in the Exchange Hub, all educational sessions, meals, and networking events. Early registrants receive priority scheduling for One-on-One meetings.

Conference Objectives

  1. Learn through dedicated and targeted government procurement education on current trends in procurement best practices.
  2. Network throughout the conference during supplier One-on-One meetings, educational sessions, and networking events in the Exchange Hub.
  3. Partner with suppliers and government procurement professionals to support effective public procurement.

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for:

  1. Procurement professionals from state, local government, and educational institutions
  2. Suppliers and manufacturers interested in government contracting opportunities

Why Attend

Experience North America’s premier public procurement event featuring guaranteed One-on-One meetings, exclusive networking opportunities, and direct access to government procurement decision-makers from all 50 states and territories. This procurement conference offers unparalleled connections between suppliers and procurement professionals with the largest consumers of goods and services in the nation.

Co-hosted by the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) and the Procurement Professionals Alliance (PPA)

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