NPI 48th Annual National Conference & Products Exposition

The Antlers Hotel in Colorado Springs is proud to host the National Procurement Institute, Inc’s 48th Annual National Conference & Products Exposition and the 21st Annual Presentation of the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Awards. NPI will hold the conference October 9 through 12, 2016. Come join the purchasing community for the annual series of workshops, seminars, and products exposition. Don’t miss out on a great networking opportunity and a chance to discover Colorado Springs.

The conference is an excellent chance to make professional education not only productive, but also fun and exciting for delegates and suppliers alike.

Here are a few things to keep in mind as you are preparing for the conference:

• Download the presentation materials for the sessions you would like to attend from the NPI website and bring them with you. Presentation materials will be posted shortly before the Conference.
• Bring plenty of business cards to exchange with both delegates and exhibitors.
• Bring comfortable shoes to wear for the Products Exposition.
• Be prepared for variances in the weather.
• Dress for the conference is business casual.
• Dress for the Buyer/Supplier Networking Event is casual.
• Dress for the AEP Awards Gala is formal/semi-formal attire.

Breakfast will be served at the opening session on Monday morning. Lunch will be served every day, and dinner will be provided at the AEP Gala on Tuesday night.  NPI will also be providing tapas and drinks at the Welcome Reception and the Buyer/Supplier event.

Download the Conference Brochure and Registration Form.

The Program - Looking for fresh topics and approaches that work in today’s economy?

Our interactive sessions and workshops deliver by focusing on the fluid organizational context that purchasing professionals navigate every day. Your personal experiences and challenges drive the dialogue.

The Networking - NPI’s three and a half day format means more time to network. And we make it easy to find the fun with specially arranged activities and hospitality events.

• Welcome Reception
• 21st Annual AEP Awards Dinner
• Presidential Awards Luncheon
• Buyer/Supplier Networking Event

The Products Exposition - This is your opportunity to meet one-on-one with current suppliers and identify potential suppliers that are focused on meeting your agency’s needs. Meet top-notch suppliers and experts in one location, a rare opportunity to find out more about new and practical solutions to your challenges! Find out more about state-of-the-art products and services!

The Value - NPI members get top-tier programming, including workshops, for $650 (early bird registrants). That’s maximum bang for your buck.

About NPI - The National Procurement Institute (NPI), founded in 1968, is geared towards establishing cooperative relationships among our members for the development of efficient purchasing methods and practices in the areas of governmental, educational, airport, and institutional procurement. Our members are directly engaged in the purchasing and supply management activities of their entities in the positions of procurement managers, supplies management, purchasing agents, and buyers.