Seminar Description:
Government procurement officials have become increasingly challenged to make decisions with fewer knowledge resources. Every business choice may lead to long-term low value nightmares. Issues surrounding technology trends, required levels of expertise and solution implementation are paramount in the field of eProcurement and Public School procurement. The TIPPs Symposium (Tremendous Ideas for Procurement Professionals) provides each participant the opportunity to define the needs, assess their situation and evaluate approaches that may prove to be effective for their needs. With separate workshop presenters geared toward like minded professionals in the community, TIPPS allows participants from similar professional backgrounds to network in an open learning environment, whether your time is devoted to technology or in the K-12 arena. Take a few minutes to register and save yourself time in the long run.

Don't miss this opportunity to:

	Hear professionals and colleagues offer first-hand perspectives on implementing, managing and developing systems as solutions
	Network with contemporaries and interact in a free exchange of ideas
	Identify the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of approaches
	Participate in valuable dialogue between the experts and the decision-makers
	Participate in panel discussions
	Take advantage of the NIGP Knowledge Communities members’ skills and experiences.

Within its membership, NIGP has found a strong cadre of eProcurement and K-12 experts who are enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge with fellow practitioners. These knowledge communities offer respected practitioners in their field of expertise who will come together at this Symposium to give presentations and facilitate discussions based on their experiences. This Symposium will allow attendees to begin to develop their own strategy for success in the current climate of change.

Intended Audience:
Procurement Professionals who are:

	Working to plan and implement eProcurement solutions
	Working to plan and implement successful K-12 solutions
	Hoping to identify and avoid the common pitfalls and barriers of procurement
	Seeking a network of Procurement professionals with ideas, plans and long range goals

Prerequisites: None

Course Objective and Intended Outcomes:

	Discuss what others are doing to improve outcomes in your area of interest
	Identify techniques to begin implementation
	Identify strengths and weaknesses in other approaches
	Learn about long-term managed systems
	Receive a focused account of available solutions

* Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC)

**CEU units for this workshop are granted through NIGP, which is authorized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), to offer courses for CEU units. To learn more about IACET and CEUs, visit www.iacet.org.

Requirements of Participants to receive CEU units

	Attendance at the entire symposiums required. A sign-in sheet will be available each day the class is in session. Daily sign-in is mandatory to be eligible to earn CEU units.
	Active participation in all events.
	NIGP will not issue partial CEU units.
	An evaluation form must be completed

For NIGP’s complete Continuing Education Units (CEU) Policy Statement visit: http://www.nigp.org/educate/CEUPolicyStat.htm