SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

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The NAEP Northeast Regional Conference brings together procurement professionals from across higher education for a multi-day experience focused on learning, collaboration, and connection. It’s where peers engage in meaningful dialogue, share best practices, and explore the evolving challenges and opportunities shaping educational procurement. 

Across the conference, attendees will experience a robust blend of keynote sessions, interactive learning, concurrent breakouts, supplier engagement, and structured networking opportunities. From thought-provoking general sessions to informal conversations during receptions and breaks, the program is designed to support both professional development and community building. 

With a strong emphasis on relevant content, engagement, and applied learning—including CEU-eligible sessions—the Northeast Conference reflects the depth and diversity of procurement leadership across the region. 

Your NAEP Northeast experience begins here.

 

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026 

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Registration 
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM New Attendee Orientation 
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Welcome Reception 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026 

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

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026 

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

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Breakfast 
8:45 AM – 11:10 AM General Sessions 
11:30 AM Conference Adjourns

CEU TOTAL : 10.5 hrs