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Tentative Agenda
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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Location: Salon A |
Location: Salon A |
2025102309:3010:30 002 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
1:15 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
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Location: Salon A-F |
Location: Salon A-F |
2025102213:1516:30 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
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Location: Salon A-F |
Location: Salon A-F |
2025102208:0012:00 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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Location: Salon B |
Location: Salon B |
2025102309:3010:30 005 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM EDT
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Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
2025102209:3009:45 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
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Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
2025102210:4511:00 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM EDT
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Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
2025102310:3010:45 000 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
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Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
2025102313:4514:00 000 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM EDT
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Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
2025102315:0015:15 000 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
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Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
2025102316:1516:30 000 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
7:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
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Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
2025102207:0014:00 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 |
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
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Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
Location: Pre-Function Foyer |
2025102115:0018:00 000 | TUE, OCT 21 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM EDT
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Location: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102207:0008:00 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM EDT
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Location: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102208:0008:30 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
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Keynote: From Reactive to Resilient: Evolving the Procurement Function- Danny Mays
Speaker(s): Danny MaysLocation: Salon G-H Sponsored By Sourcewell |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102208:3009:30 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM EDT
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Member Speed Connect
Meet fellow procurement professionals in a fast-paced networking session designed to spark quick, meaningful conversations. Share insights, exchange ideas, and build connections that can lead to collaboration and innovation across higher education member institutions.
Location: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102209:4510:45 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM EDT
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General Session: Technology Implementation Panel Discussion
Shelley Shearer, Director of University Payables at George Washington University, will share insights on PaymentWorks; Amy Page, Director of Travel & Expense Programs at Johns Hopkins University, will discuss Concur; and Jeff Canada, Director of Procure to Pay at Salisbury University, will highlight Workday.
The panel will be moderated by Jennifer McCullough, Category Portfolio Manager – IT at Johns Hopkins University. Speaker(s): Shelley Shearer Amy Page Jeff Canada Jennifer McCulloughLocation: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102211:0012:15 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM EDT
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Location: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102212:1513:15 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM EDT
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Location: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102307:3008:30 000 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM EDT
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Location: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102308:0008:30 000 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
8:35 AM - 9:25 AM EDT
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From Here to There: Procurement Career Pathways
Every career path is unique, and rarely a straight line. In this engaging panel session, seasoned procurement professionals will share their individual journeys, highlighting the pivotal moments, unexpected detours, and key decisions that led them to where they are today. Whether they started in procurement or arrived through a less conventional route, each panelist brings a perspective shaped by experience, resilience, and growth. Join us for an honest and insightful discussion about what it really takes to build a successful career in procurement. Panelists will reflect on the roles that mentors, coaches, timing, and luck have played along the way. They'll also offer practical advice for those looking to grow in their own careers, including how to recognize opportunity, advocate for yourself, and put in the hard work that sets you up for the next step. Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next move, this session will offer inspiration, guidance, and a deeper understanding of the many roads that lead to leadership.
Speaker(s): Brad Pryba Susan Panacek Colleen ReardonLocation: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102308:3509:25 000 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
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Location: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102312:0013:00 000 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Friday, Oct 24, 2025 |
Friday, Oct 24, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM EDT
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Location: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102407:0008:00 000 | FRI, OCT 24 | |||
| Friday, Oct 24, 2025 |
Friday, Oct 24, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM EDT
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Location: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102408:0008:15 000 | FRI, OCT 24 | |||
| Friday, Oct 24, 2025 |
Friday, Oct 24, 2025
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM EDT
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Tools to Harness Adversity for Success
In a world that demands constant motion, it’s easy for professionals to run on empty. After riding her motorcycle 10,000 miles across the country to raise awareness about human trafficking, Lauren Trantham uncovered powerful lessons about purpose, courage, and leadership. In Fuel for the Road, she invites attendees to pause, refuel, and reconnect with what drives their best work. Through compelling storytelling and practical reflection, Lauren shares tools for cultivating resilience, clarity, and connection, inspiring professionals to lead with integrity and create meaningful impact in the communities they serve.
Speaker(s): Lauren TranthamLocation: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102408:1509:15 000 | FRI, OCT 24 | |||
| Friday, Oct 24, 2025 |
Friday, Oct 24, 2025
9:45 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
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Member MindXChange
Join fellow members in a highly interactive session designed to spark dialogue, share challenges, and crowdsource solutions. The Member MindXchange is your opportunity to engage in open, peer-driven discussions on pressing procurement topics—from supplier diversity and strategic sourcing to technology adoption and process improvement. Bring your questions, insights, and experiences to the table and leave with actionable ideas and new connections.
Location: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102409:4511:30 000 | FRI, OCT 24 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM EDT
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One Year Later: Radford University’s Continued Evolution in eProcurement
Join Radford University’s procurement team as they reflect on a year of transformation following the launch of Virginia’s new eVA platform. This session will explore how Radford navigated system integration, enhanced workflows, and empowered users through training and automation. Learn how cross-functional collaboration, transparency, and data-driven tools helped streamline operations, reduce manual tasks, and improve procurement outcomes. Whether you're preparing for a platform transition or optimizing your current system, Radford’s journey offers practical insights and lessons learned.
Speaker(s): Hunter MalcomLocation: Salon G-H |
Location: Salon G-H |
2025102315:1516:15 002 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 |
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
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Location: Pennsylvania Sponsored By Amazon Business |
Location: Pennsylvania |
2025102118:0021:00 000 | TUE, OCT 21 | |||
| Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025 |
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025
5:15 PM - 5:45 PM EDT
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Location: Pennsylvania |
Location: Pennsylvania |
2025102117:1517:45 000 | TUE, OCT 21 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
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Streamlining Software Procurement: Penn State’s Collaborative Software Request Process- Scott Bailey, Joyce Smith
Navigating software procurement in higher education requires balancing compliance, accessibility, security, and user needs, all while maintaining efficiency. This session will present Penn State's Software Request Process as a case study in building a streamlined, transparent, and collaborative approach to software acquisition. Attendees will learn how Penn State's Central Procurement team, in partnership with IT, accessibility, risk, and legal stakeholders, developed a centralized intake and review process that ensures all software purchases align with institutional policies and strategic goals. The session will highlight the tools, workflows, and communication strategies used to manage requests, evaluate risk, and support end users throughout the procurement lifecycle.
Speaker(s): Scott Bailey Joyce SmithLocation: Delaware |
Location: Delaware |
2025102310:4511:45 002 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
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The Next Frontier of Campus Procurement: Partnering with Amazon Business for Institutional Excellence
In today's rapidly evolving higher education landscape, procurement leaders face unprecedented challenges in managing institutional spending, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiency while supporting diverse departmental needs. This fireside chat will bring together distinguished procurement leaders to explore how strategic partnership with Amazon Business can fundamentally transform institutional procurement operations. This session addresses the essential intersection of technology, process efficiency, and institutional collaboration across multiple campus departments that leaders must navigate. Our discussion will examine how Amazon Business's partnership and solutions address key institutional challenges including resource optimization and cost management.
Speaker(s): Matthew Persic Stacey DziurzynskiLocation: Delaware |
Location: Delaware |
2025102313:1513:45 002 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
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Advancing Accessibility Through Centralized Procurement: A Penn State Approach
This presentation will explore how Penn State's Central Procurement team plays a pivotal role in advancing digital accessibility across the institution. Through a cross-functional, collaborative process, the team ensures that all procured software, websites, and online documents meet accessibility standards and are usable by individuals with diverse disabilities. Attendees will gain insights into the strategies, partnerships, and procurement practices that support inclusive technology adoption in higher education.
Speaker(s): Scott BaileyLocation: Delaware |
Location: Delaware |
2025102314:0015:00 002 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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Location: Delaware |
Location: Delaware |
2025102309:3010:30 003 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
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Sustainable Procurement, Three Approaches
Hear from three of your peers who are deeply involved in the sustainable procurement practices on their campuses. Their approaches will include activities at a large public research institution, an Ivy League school, and a small liberal arts college. The panelists will discuss exciting initiatives on their campuses, the role that procurement plays in these initiatives and lessons learned in each of their approaches to sustainability. Whether you have a seasoned sustainable procurement program on your campus or are just hoping to launch one, this session is sure to spark ideas that you can bring to your campus leadership to move sustainable procurement forward at your institution.
Speaker(s): Chris Kane Colleen Reardon Kristin OlexaLocation: Maryland |
Location: Maryland |
2025102310:4511:45 003 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
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From Data to Decisions: How Spend Visibility Drives Procurement Success
Having a clear understanding of your organization’s spend is the first step to achieving strategic procurement—especially in today’s educational landscape of tight budgets and heightened accountability. Procurement teams face the dual challenge of cutting costs while driving greater efficiency and value. Join us for an engaging panel session—hosted in partnership with The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and facilitated by OMNIA Partners—to explore the transformative power of spend visibility and data-driven procurement strategies for higher education institutions. You’ll learn how examining your procurement data can uncover inefficiencies, reduce costs, and help your institution achieve its strategic goals. Through real-world examples participants will see how tailored spend analysis has driven significant savings and process improvements in the higher education sector. Speaker(s): Ashley Greuel Kelsey WhiteLocation: Maryland |
Location: Maryland |
2025102313:1513:45 003 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
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From Entry-Level to What’s Next: Navigating Your Career in Educational Procurement
For many new or early-career professionals in educational procurement, the question of what's next? Can feel overwhelming or unclear. This session is designed to help attendees explore possible career pathways within higher education procurement, gain clarity on professional development options, and hear insights from those who've successfully advanced in the field. Blending research, personal reflection, and interactive discussion, this session offers a roadmap for professionals looking to take the next step in their procurement careers.
Location: Maryland |
Location: Maryland |
2025102314:0015:00 003 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
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Collaborating Across Silos in Higher Education-Sourcewell
During a time of enrollment and budget uncertainty, higher education leaders must move from competition to collaboration to meet the evolving demands of today's students. As technology drives societal and social change, people are pushing colleges and universities to adapt, create new education opportunities, and prioritize student wellbeing. Learn how you can be the conduit for meaningful change at your institution to remain relevant and efficient in developing the 21st-century-aligned higher education model, sharing a campus-wide vision.
Location: Maryland |
Location: Maryland |
2025102316:3017:00 002 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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Location: Maryland |
Location: Maryland |
2025102309:3010:30 004 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
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2025102217:0021:00 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 |
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
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2025102221:0022:00 000 | WED, OCT 22 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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2025102309:3010:30 001 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM EDT
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2025102310:4511:45 001 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM EDT
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2025102313:1513:45 001 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
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2025102314:0015:00 001 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM EDT
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2025102315:1516:15 001 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
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2025102316:3017:00 001 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 |
Thursday, Oct 23, 2025
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM EDT
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Location: Sponsored By Consolidus |
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2025102318:3021:30 000 | THU, OCT 23 | |||
| Friday, Oct 24, 2025 |
Friday, Oct 24, 2025
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM EDT
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2025102409:1509:45 000 | FRI, OCT 24 |