SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

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The NAEP Great Plains Regional Conference brings together procurement professionals from across higher education for a shared experience of learning, connection, and collaboration. It’s where peers exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and explore strategies shaping the future of educational procurement. 

Across three days, attendees will engage in a dynamic mix of keynote sessions, interactive learning, networking opportunities, and supplier engagement. Whether you’re joining a general session, connecting during a break, or continuing conversations at evening events, every part of the program is designed to foster meaningful engagement. 

Beyond the scheduled sessions, the experience continues through informal networking, social events, and ongoing connection through NAEP platforms—ensuring the value of the conference extends well beyond the final session. 

Your NAEP Great Plains experience begins here.

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026 

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Registration  
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Welcome Reception 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Registration  
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast 
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Opening Keynote 
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM General Session 
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch 
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM General Session 
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall & Happy Hour 
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Night on Your Own 
 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast 
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM General Session 
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Concurrent Sessions  
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM Choose to Connect Sessions 
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch 
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM General Session 
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM Concurrent Sessions 
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM General Session 
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Host Event
 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Breakfast 
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM General Session 
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Closing Remarks 

CEU TOTAL : 11 hrs