The Forum Experience | NIGP Forum 2024
NIGP Forum 2024

The Forum Experience

Driving Procurement Forward  

Experience unexpected connections, motivating keynotes, and high-quality education sessions — designed for procurement professionals at every level. We bring the procurement industry together to provide exceptional learning opportunities, paramount networking, and dedicated time for professional advancement.  

Whether you're in Charlotte, North Carolina, or participating virtually from the comfort of your home or office, we invite you to join us from August 25 to 28, 2024. Immerse yourself in the knowledge shared by our procurement thought leaders, who will share groundbreaking insights across various cornerstone and leadership topics!  

The Forum 2024 Experience


 LEARN AND GROW     CONNECT     CELEBRATE     INNOVATE

LEARN AND GROW

NIGP Forum 2024 presents a multitude of opportunities to develop and strengthen your expertise in key areas identified by public procurement experts. Content sessions (based on NIGP member feedback) cater to a diverse audience, offering learning experiences for both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. With 72 live-streamed learning sessions (all recorded and available On Demand), there's engaging content for everyone, whether attending in person or virtually!  

Cornerstone and Leadership Sessions 

These 75-minute sessions, led by seasoned public procurement experts, deliver invaluable insights and actionable strategies to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in your career. 

Interactive Workshops

Prepare for hands-on learning alongside your peers! These NEW 3-hour active learning sessions integrate activities, problem-solving exercises, small group discussions, and presentations.

Badged Learning Paths

NIGP has collaborated with procurement experts to introduce three new Forum 2024 learning paths: RFPs, construction procurement, and technology procurement. Each path, comprised of four sessions at 75 minutes each, is designed to equip you with practical skills, empowering you to make informed decisions and excel in your procurement role.

Attend individual sessions or complete an entire path to earn a badge (upon passing an assessment) and be acknowledged for your new competency. All sessions are recorded, providing on-demand access for up to 60 days — allowing you to view and finish additional learning paths at your convenience!

Supplier Case Studies

Empower Your Procurement Decisions with Proven Strategies
Gain a deeper understanding of successful supplier partnerships, procurement best practices, and the impact of effective procurement strategies in order to apply these insights to your own procurement endeavors.

 

BUILD CONNECTIONS

Forum 2024 revolves around discovering innovative ideas through connections with peers.

Entity Networking Sessions

Current Conversations

NSite and the Virtual Platform

Engage in the entity networking sessions to establish personal connections with fellow attendees, share experiences, cultivate new relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Possible entity group breakouts:

Large Counties | Small and Medium Cities | Canadian Procurement | Corrections | Higher Education
K-12 | Large Cities Small and Medium Counties | States | Transportation | Utilties | Housing Authorities 

Led by procurement professionals, current conversations’ explore real-world issues facing procurement today. Grab a coffee and snack and join dynamic discussions to share your insights and learn from others. Conversations will be curated on NSITE in June 2024.

Start engaging with attendees before NIGP Forum 2024 even begins! The NIGP Forum 2024 NSite Community is the place to ask questions, get advice, if you are attending in Charlotte, make plans for dinner, meet up, get-togethers, etc.

During NIGP Forum 2024 connect with colleagues and speakers on the virtual platform.

Entity Networking Sessions

Engage in the entity networking sessions to establish personal connections with fellow attendees, share experiences, cultivate new relationships, and gain fresh perspectives. Possible entity group breakouts:

Large Counties | Small and Medium Cities | Canadian Procurement | Corrections | Higher Education
K-12 | Large Cities Small and Medium Counties | States | Transportation | Utilties | Housing Authorities 

Current Conversations

Led by procurement professionals, current conversations’ explore real-world issues facing procurement today. Grab a coffee and snack and join dynamic discussions to share your insights and learn from others. Conversations will be curated on NSITE in June 2024.

NSite and the Virtual Platform

Start engaging with attendees before NIGP Forum 2024 even begins! The NIGP Forum 2024 NSite Community is the place to ask questions, get advice, if you are attending in Charlotte, make plans for dinner, meet up, get-togethers, etc.

During NIGP Forum 2024 connect with colleagues and speakers on the virtual platform.

CELEBRATE

Forum Social Event  

Get revved up and ready for an adrenaline-fueled social experience at the iconic Charlotte Motor Speedway, exclusively for in-person attendees! Gear up for an evening of exhilarating activities, including racecar rides, go-karts, and lawn games. 

Awards Banquet 

Enjoy an evening of celebration, recognition, and connection.
Come together with your peers to acknowledge and honor our outstanding individuals, recognizing their dedication, accomplishments, and unwavering commitment to driving procurement forward! 

INNOVATE