PPA MEMBERS AND INVITED PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALS
Invited procurement professionals representing cities, counties, educational institutions, and state agencies or departments with purchasing authority should select the appropriate registration path from the options below.
- Early Registration (August 25 - September 30, 2026): Returning 2026 procurement professionals may register without submitting a scholarship application during this period.
- Standard Registration (October 1 - January 29, 2027): All procurement professionals must complete a scholarship application and receive approval before registering.
NASPO Primary Members and designated executive-level staff may register on the NASPO State Member Registration page.
CITY
Executive-Level Procurement Professional
Limited to two scholarships per city procurement department.
- Must participate in all conference activities.
- Refundable registration fee after full participation.
- Up to $700 in economy airfare reimbursement, plus allowable travel expenses, after full participation.
- Room and tax will be billed to the Exchange master account. A credit card is required at check-in to cover incidentals.
COUNTY
Executive-Level Procurement Professional
Limited to two scholarships per county procurement department.
- Must participate in all conference activities.
- Refundable registration fee after full participation.
- Up to $700 in economy airfare reimbursement, plus allowable travel expenses, after full participation.
- Room and tax will be billed to the Exchange master account. A credit card is required at check-in to cover incidentals.
EDUCATION
Executive-Level Procurement Professional
Limited to two scholarships per educational procurement department.
- Must participate in all conference activities.
- Refundable registration fee after full participation.
- Up to $700 in economy airfare reimbursement, plus allowable travel expenses, after full participation.
- Room and tax will be billed to the Exchange master account. A credit card is required at check-in to cover incidentals.
STATE AGENCY
Executive-Level Procurement Professional
Limited to two scholarships per state agency with purchasing authority.
- Must participate in all conference activities.
- Refundable registration fee after full participation.
- Up to $700 in economy airfare reimbursement, plus allowable travel expenses, after full participation.
- Room and tax will be billed to the Exchange master account. A credit card is required at check-in to cover incidentals.
Cancellations must be received by January 29, 2027, to receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued after this date. Substitutions may be requested through February 26, 2027, and are subject to a $75 processing fee. No substitutions will be accepted after February 26, 2027.