Welcome to the New England Region

October 5-8, 2025 | Cape Cod, MA

Cape Cod sets the stage for the New England Region Conference, offering a serene coastal backdrop for deep conversations and strategic thinking. Educational procurement professionals from across the region will gather for a few days of connection, collaboration, and fresh insight into the challenges and innovations shaping our work.

This conference is your opportunity to explore practical strategies, engage with expert speakers, and discover supplier partners in the exhibit hall—all while enjoying the historic charm and beauty of the Cape. Let the conversations here shape your work long after you’ve returned home.

 

Keynote Speakers

Opening Keynote: Jenny Morse

Smooth Sailing: Workplace writing that doesn't drift, wobble, or sink  We have to write to do our jobs, but most of us don’t get trained on how to write for work. We rely on what we learned in school or write how we speak (even though writing and speaking are completely different types of communication). We might also try to imitate our coworkers, but they don’t necessarily know how to write for work either. We’re all lost and making everyone else’s job harder. The key is this: We have to write for how people *read*, which means writing messages that are skimmable and purpose-driven with formatting that makes it easy for the reader to find important information. Let’s make everyone’s professional lives better by writing messages that help us work less (faster, easier, more effectively), not more.

Keynote: Moshe Cohen

Procurement negotiations are often challenging, but are even more so in today’s rapidly fluctuating environment. We’re going to look at some of the factors involved in procurement negotiations at these times, the impact of these challenges on the people engaged in these negotiations, and strategies for managing these challenges.

Attendee Rates

NAEP Members must be current and in good standing to receive the member rate. Early bird deadline is August 8, 2025, following this date regular pricing will apply. Guest passes are available for the Welcome Reception and the Hosted Event only and are priced individually. 

 

 

Category	Early Bird ends 8/8	Regular Rate	Single Day
NAEP Member	$350	$400	$140
Nonmember	$590	$640	$220

*Guest passes are available for invited non-industry guests of educational institution attendees (ex: spouse) at $50 per evening event.

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Exhibit & Sponsor Opportunities

Showcase Your Solutions. Grow Your Reach. Support the Procurement Community.

NAEP Regional Conferences bring together procurement leaders and decision-makers from colleges and universities across the region for learning, networking, and collaboration. As an exhibitor or sponsor, you’ll have a unique opportunity to:

• Engage directly with higher ed procurement professionals in an intimate, focused setting
• Highlight your products, services, and expertise to an audience seeking innovative solutions
• Build meaningful connections that can lead to lasting partnerships
• Increase brand visibility through targeted recognition and promotional opportunities

 

Whether you choose to exhibit, sponsor, or both, your participation demonstrates your commitment to supporting the higher education procurement community while positioning your organization for growth.

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