ABOUT NAEP

Since the 1920s, NAEP has been the non-profit professional Association primarily dedicated to serving education purchasing officers in the U.S. and Canada. NAEP's mission is to facilitate the development, exchange, and practice of effective and ethical procurement principles and techniques within higher education and associated communities, through continuing education, networking, public information, and advocacy.

Currently, over 600 colleges and universities are NAEP Members.

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BECOME A MEMBER OF NAEP

Membership in your higher education professional trade association demonstrates a commitment to developing the skill sets and job knowledge of your team and instituting the resources and best practices that increase the visibility of procurement to your campus business officers. Procurement has become a strategic function of a successful higher education institution.

NAEP Membership provides many valuable opportunities throughout the year for connection, education, advancement, and community. Membership connects every member institution to NAEP's formal communications network of partner benefits, publications, regional conferences, EPIC, and online learning opportunities.

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EARN CEU CREDITS

By attending NAEP EPIC, you’ll earn credit units toward certification for UPPCC or ISM certifications. The total number of CEU’s available are TBD for 2025:

FUTURE EPIC DATES AND LOCATIONS

• March 29 - April 1, 2026 – San Diego, CA 

• Feb 28 - March 3, 2027 – Nashville, TN