NIGP Annual Forum and Products
Exposition Preview
In search of excellence? The America’s Convention Center in St. Louis
is the place to be August 22-26, 2009 as we celebrate NIGP’s 64th Annual
Forum and Products Exposition.
Who Attends Forum?
Over 1,200 public procurement professionals from federal, provincial, state and local government agencies from the U.S. and Canada will come together for workshops, networking sessions, and plenary sessions.
They will visit our extensive Products Exposition Hall where key suppliers and resources provide insight and expertise. Going green? NIGP’s Green Pavilion showcases the latest and greatest sustainable products and green certification information that support your agency’s green initiatives.
Why Attend Forum?
Top Ten Reasons Why You Should Attend Forum
The opportunity to network with government procurement pros representing state, provincial and local governments. Click here to see the other 9.
Gateway to Excellence 2009 Forum Guide
Everything you want to know about Forum 2009 and St. Louis is here in our animated preview brochure. Check out speakers and workshop descriptions in the interactive calendar. See how workshops align by Forum themes and by certification body of knowledge domains. We’ve also included links to Forum hotels and many of St. Louis’ free attractions.
Scroll over calendar entries, images and text throughout the brochure. Animated text and images indicates live links that connect to pages inside the brochure, attraction Websites or event registration. Click on the brochure image and take your first step through the Gateway to Excellence!
Registration Information:
National Member Fees - $675 Standard*
Non-Member Fees - $775 Standard*
*First time attendees can take an additional $50 off the standard fee.
Are you ready to register?
Individual event tickets for Conference Only registrants, retired attendees or students can be prepaid by filling out the Ticket Order Form and faxing to 703-736-9639. A limited number of tickets will be available onsite.
It's not too early to begin planning for St. Louis. To help get you started we have created Attendee FAQs that provide answers to some of the questions you may have about Forum.
Executive Leadership Series 2009 - August 23-24, St. Louis
Attend the 2009 Executive Leadership Series, the conference within a conference, featuring sessions devoted to helping you move beyond the operations of procurement to advancing procurement. The series, will focus on surviving change, setting goals, leadership styles and team development.
This is a great opportunity to focus on your career and commitment to being a successful leader in your organization. Your leadership skills are needed more than ever! Please note that you must be registered as a delegate/attendee for the Annual Forum in order to attend this event.
Click here to learn more!
Hotel Information:
Attendees may reserve their rooms directly with the NIGP endorsed hotels.
Renaissance St. Louis Grand and Suites Hotel (Headquarters Hotel)
NIGP Rate - $135 Single or Double/$145 Triple/$155 Quad Occupancy
Holiday Inn Select
NIGP Rate - $111 for single, double, triple and quad occupancy (complimentary continental breakfast and internet service)
Check with hotels for local hospitality tax rates. Rate as of September 2008 is 14.991%.
Your patronage of the official NIGP hotels makes it possible for NIGP to honor its contractual obligations, thus keeping registration fees down.
Need a roommate in St. Louis?
Questions?
Call 1-800-FOR-NIGP x242 or x227 or email forum@nigp.org.