Schedule-at-a-Glance

EPIC27 is more than a conference—it’s where the higher education procurement community comes together to find its rhythm. From fresh ideas and meaningful conversations to new collaborations and familiar faces, Nashville sets the stage for connections that last long after the final session.

Whether you’re reconnecting with colleagues, meeting industry partners, or making new friends, EPIC27 offers plenty of ways to connect. From our Opening Welcome Reception and Exhibit Hall Happy Hour to Choose Your Own Evening in Nashville and our Tuesday Host Event, there’s something for everyone. Expect a little Nashville energy, plenty of opportunities to network, and a whole lot of EPIC moments.

And the connections don’t stop when the conference ends! Join the conversation on social media, connect with peers in NAEP Circle, and stay tuned for details on the EPIC app. Keep the ideas flowing, the conversations going, and the relationships growing. Your EPIC27 experience starts here!

All times are Central Time (CT). Schedule subject to change.

FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2027

6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM Board & Staff Dinner (By Invitation Only)

SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2027

9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting (By Invitation Only)
4:00 PM TO 6:00 PM Regional Leaders Meeting (By Invitation Only)
7:00 PM TO 10:00 PM Volunteer Appreciation Event (By Invitation Only)

SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2027

12:00 PM TO 6:00 PM Registration Opens
1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM CPO Think Tank
3:00 PM TO 5:00 PM Exhibitor Move-In
3:00 PM TO 5:30 PM Regional Meet & Greet
5:30 PM TO 6:00 PM First-Time Attendee Meet & Greet
6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM Opening Welcome Reception

MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2027

8:00 AM TO 9:00 AM Networking Breakfast
8:00 AM TO 2:00 PM Exhibitor Move-In Continues
8:45 AM TO 10:00 AM Opening Keynote with Jimmy Yeary
10:15 AM TO 11:15 AM Concurrent Sessions
11:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Concurrent Sessions
12:30 PM TO 2:00 PM National Awards Luncheon
2:15 PM TO 3:15 PM Concurrent Sessions
3:30 PM TO 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Opens & Ribbon Cutting
4:30 PM TO 5:30 PM Exhibit Hall Happy Hour
5:30 PM TO 9:00 PM Choose Your Own Evening in Nashville

TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2027

6:45 AM TO 7:30 AM Mindful Morning
8:00 AM TO 9:00 AM Networking Breakfast
8:45 AM TO 10:00 AM Featured Session
10:00 AM TO 12:30 PM Exhibit Hall
11:30 AM TO 12:30 PM Lunch
12:30 PM TO 1:30 PM Roundtable Sessions
1:45 PM TO 2:45 PM Concurrent Sessions
3:00 PM TO 3:30 PM Choose to Connect Sessions
3:45 PM TO 4:45 PM Concurrent Sessions
6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM Chair’s Reception (By Invitation Only)
7:00 PM TO 10:00 PM An EPIC Tuesday Host Event (Off-Site)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 2027

8:00 AM TO 9:00 AM Networking Breakfast
9:15 AM TO 11:15 AM Special Sessions (Details Coming Soon)