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Welcome to the New York Region
October 15–17, 2025 | Lake Placid, NY
Surrounded by the natural beauty and Olympic spirit of Lake Placid, the New York Region Conference offers a focused and energizing experience for procurement professionals throughout the Empire State. This event creates the ideal environment for sharing knowledge, building your network, and discovering ideas that drive excellence.
Enjoy engaging sessions tailored to your day-to-day needs, make new vendor connections in the exhibit hall, and leave with strategies you can implement immediately. Whether you're from a large university or a small institution, you’ll find value, camaraderie, and inspiration in every corner of this conference.
Keynote Speakers
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.
Jonathan Stanley: Lead with heart. Inspire with Purpose
Brian Blasko: Cruisin' Through Life™ at 35 MPH
Strategies to Keep Your Internal Engine Running Smoothly. This exciting program invites the audience to discover and maximize their own personal potential by learning how to gain some fuel for their internal gas tank. “Don’t let life's little roadblocks keep you stuck on the side of the road, Come have some fun and learn how to push your pedal to the metal” While traveling on this journey, Brian shares his test-driven and proven road-worthy strategies for successful leadership and personal growth. Life is a journey — enjoy the ride!
Attendee Rates
NAEP Members must be current and in good standing to recieve the member rate. Early bird deadline is August 15, 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 8/15 |
Regular Rate |
Single Day |
| NAEP Member | $345 | $395 | $135 |
| Nonmember | $580 | $630 | $220 |
*Guest passes are available for invited non-industry guests of educational institution attendees (ex: spouse) at $50 per evening event.
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.