Sunday, August 25
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TIME
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SESSION TITLE
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PRESENTER(s)
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HAND
OUTS
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10:30AM - 12PM
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Airport Improvement Program
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Nancy Williams
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10:30AM - 12PM
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Coding for Construction Projects
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Matt Walker and
Shawn Willett, CPPO
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10:30AM - 12PM
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Complex Contract: Lessons from Federal Procurement
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Trevor Brown, Ph.D.
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10:30AM - 12PM
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Conversations that Connect – All Things Canadian
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Moderators: Brian C. Barclay, CPPO, CPPB, CIM and James G. Dobbin, CPPO, CPPB
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10:30AM - 12PM
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Lessons Learned From Failed IT Procurement Projects
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Dean Kashiwagi, Ph.D., P.E.
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10:30AM - 12PM
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Strengthening Your Negotiating Position Using Market Intelligence
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Rod Sherkin and Rebecca Cook
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10:30AM - 12PM
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The Sustainability Index – A New Tool for Public Procurement
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Sajid Ghani; Chip Reid and
Ed Schwerin
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10:30AM - 12PM
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Using Internet Research to Build Better Bids & RFPs
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Theresa Jordan Webb, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., FCCM
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10:30AM - 12PM
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Women In Public Procurement: Pay Equity, Career Success and Authority
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Mohammed Alkadry, Ph.D.
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1:30PM - 3:00PM
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Building From the Ground Up: The Best of Contract Administration
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David Gragan , CPPO and
Joshua Galicki
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1:30PM - 3:00PM
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Ethical Considerations for the Public Procurement Professionals
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Robert Meyers, J.D.
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1:30PM 3:00PM
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Food for thought: A Triple Scoop of Learning
What’s the latest for cities, counties and local governments?
Coping with Non-Procurement Duties
The Basics of Lean
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Tammy Rimes
Camile Punch, CPPB
Lynda Allair, CPPO
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1:30PM - 3:00PM
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JEOPARDY – The CPPO Game
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David Nash, CPPO, CPPB
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1:30PM - 3:00PM
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Living in the Land of Giants: Business and Safety Strategies
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Mark McHugh
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1:30PM - 3:00PM
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Post Award Contract Management: The Growing Role of Procurement
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Theodore Lucas, CPPO, J.D., FCPM
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1:30PM - 3:00PM
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Procurement as a Business Partner
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Justina Mann, CPPO, CPCM, CPSM, PMP
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1:30PM - 3:00PM
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The Ever Changing Role of the Procurement Professional
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Alexandru Roman, Ph.D. and
Dr. Eric Pier, Ph.D.
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1:30PM - 3:00PM
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Transformation and Consulting - Raising the Bar on Success
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Moderator: Matt Walker,
Panelists: Ted Coyman, CPPB,
Rogelio Anasagasti, CPPO, MEd Rick Berry, CPPO,
and Louis Moore, CPPO, CPPB
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3:15PM - 4:45PM
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Conversations That Connect: Policing Procurement
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Moderators: Diana Wilson, CPPB and Karen Hatten, CPPO,CPPA
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3:15PM - 4:45PM
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Five Pillars of a Profession: An Aspirational Model for a Sustainable Procurement Profession
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Guy Callender, Ph.D.
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3:15PM - 4:45PM
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Is UPPCC Certification In Your Future?
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Norma Hall, FNIGP, CPPO, CPPB, CPM; Dave Gragan, CPPO; Mike Bevis, J.D., CPPO, CPSM, C.P.M., PMP; Kevin Beardsley, CPPO, CPPB; Monica Wilkes, CPPO, CPPB, Stephen Gordon, Ph.D., CPPO and Ann Peshoff, CAE, CMP
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3:15PM - 4:45PM
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Procurement: Airport Planning and Development Projects
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Robert Alfert, Jr. and Roy Block
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3:15PM - 4:45PM
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Public-Private Competition: What You Need to Know
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Lawrence Lee Martin, Ph.D. and
Dr. Wendell C. Lawther, Ph.D.
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3:15PM - 4:45PM
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Revolutionary Procurement Expectation: Best Value - Lowest Cost
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Dean Kashiwagi, Ph.D., P.E.
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3:15PM - 4:45PM
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You Are More Than a Statistic (Compensation Study)
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Alexandru Roman, Ph.D. & Clifford McCue, Ph.D.
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3:15PM - 4:45PM
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We No Bid, and I’ll tell You Why
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Moderator: Paula Sliefert Panelists: Michael Bevis, CPPO, JD, CPSM, C.P.M., PMP; Rob Bezjak; Donald Buffum, CPPO; Lisa Buitenhuis, C.P.P., CSCMP; Scott Matthews; Sheila Schnellenberger; Gregory Spearman, CPPO, FCCM and Matt Walker
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Monday, August 26
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10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Deep Dive Workshop - The Art and Technique of Negotiating
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David Rabiner
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10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Deep Dive Workshop - How to Say Anything to Anyone
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Shari Harley
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10:00AM - 11:30AM
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Deep Dive Workshop - Redefining Humanly Possible
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Andy Core
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Tuesday, August 27
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1:45PM - 3:15PM
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A Strategic Approach to Incorporating Cost Saving Initiatives
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Moderator: Donald Buffum, CPPO Panelists: Taylor Adams; Denise Finn, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.,
Tony Mayone; Cliff McCue, Ph.D., Paul Murphy; Jim Schell, Jr., CPPB, C.P.M., FCPA; Jason Walker; Dave Wetzel and Peter Whitacre
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1:45PM - 3:15PM
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Conversations That Connect: What's in Your Agency Procurement Toolkit?
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Nancy Davis, CPPO, CPPB, VCO and Bill Lindsey, CPPO, C.P.M.
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1:45PM - 3:15PM
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Diversity Town Hall Meeting
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Moderators: Rey Palma, CPPO,CPPB, MPA and Marcheta Gillespie, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., CPM
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1:45PM - 3:15PM
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eProcurement of Tomorrow
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Ken McFarland and Jeff Brownlee
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1:45PM - 3:15PM
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Everyone Wants Transparency - FOIA, Senior Management and You
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Jonathan White and
Richard Gay, CPPO, RSBO
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1:45PM 3:15PM
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Food for thought: A Triple Scoop of Learning
Avoiding the Hiring Cliff in Government Contracting
If You Build It, Will They Come?
Trends in Job Order Contracting
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Peter Corroon
Margaret Woodson
Jon Van Daveer
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1:45PM - 3:15PM
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Goldmine Session: Contract Administration
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Kenneth D. Hayslette, CPPO,C.P.M.,CPCM
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1:45PM - 3:15PM
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Leaders of the Future
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Karen Beamish
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1:45PM - 3:15PM
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Transparent as Glass
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Moderator: Kim Cullen. Panelists: Keith Ashby, CPPO; Donna Ball, CPPB;
Pete Toth and Janine Rossi
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3:30PM - 5:00PM
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Building Integrity into the Procurement Process
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Presenters; Louise Panneton and Patricia Tessier
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3:30PM - 5:00PM
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Conversations That Connect: Reaching Higher in Higher Education
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Moderators: Cindy White, CPPO,CPPB and Etta Henry, CPPB
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3:30PM - 5:00PM
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Food for thought: A Triple Scoop of Learning
The 15 Minute Professional
Working From a Blank Page: Creating a New Procurement Office
To EMAIL or not to EMAIL, that is the question
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Brian Smith, CPPO
David Gragan, CPPO
Terri Gerhardt, CPPO,CPPB
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3:30PM - 5:00PM
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Performance Management – Not Just Measures
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Beth Fleming, CPPO, C.P.M., A.P.P.
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3:30PM - 5:00PM
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Standards of Practice in the Workplace
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Chris Dixon; Tim Brett and
Clifton Jackson
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3:30PM - 5:00PM
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Transforming Reference Checks: Save Time, Resources and Eliminate Bias
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Joyce Herlihy, Ph.D.
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3:30PM - 5:00PM
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Utilizing Cooperative Purchasing in Emergency Planning and Recovery
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Doug Looney
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3:30PM - 5:00PM
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What's the Next Big Thing in Procurement?
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Presenters; Guy Callender, Ph. D.; Kimberly Dooling, CPPB; Barbara R. Johnson, CPPO, CPPB; Darin Matthews, FNIGP,CPPO,C.P.M. and Paul Murphy
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Wednesday, August 28
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9:45AM - 11:15AM
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Conquering Meeting Madness & Mayhem
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Theresa Jordan Webb, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., FCCM
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9:45AM - 11:15AM
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Creating Dynamic Learning Experiences
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Theresa Gerhardt, CPPO, CPPB
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9:45AM - 11:15AM
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Goldmine Session: Procurement Law
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Presenter: Michael E. Bevis, CPPO,JD,CPSM,C.P.M.,PMP
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9:45AM - 11:15AM
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Spend Analysis 201: Now That You Have The Data, What Do You Do With It?
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Jonathan White; Clifford McCue, Ph.D. and Dr. Eric Pier, Ph.D.
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9:45AM - 11:15AM
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The 2013 Innovation Winner
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Matthew Bauer, CPPB and
Joe Guy
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9:45AM - 11:15AM
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Tums for Breakfast: The Sometimes Turbulent Life of a Procurement Professional
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Marcheta Gillespie, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., CPM
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9:45AM - 11:15AM
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UPPCC Certification and State Certification Programs – The Best of Both Worlds!
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Dave Gragan, CPPO
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9:45AM - 11:15AM
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What’s The Role of Social Media in Purchasing?
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Ramon Bristol, CPPO
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12:30PM - 2:00PM
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Conversations That Connect: Small Agencies, Small Staff, Large Accomplishments
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Moderators: Stephanie Suter, CPPO, CPPB and Pete Toth
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12:30PM - 2:00PM
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Debriefings Demystified
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Kevin Yin, CPPB
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12:30PM - 2:00PM
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Goldmine Session: Public Private Partnerships
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Mark Evangelista, CPPO,C.P.M.
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12:30PM - 2:00PM
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How Mature is Your Procurement Organization?
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Karen Beamish and
Tina Borger, CPPO
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12:30PM - 2:00PM
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Lessons Learned From Responding to a School Crisis
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Bill Bond
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12:30PM - 2:00PM
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Procurement Clones: Training Programs for Non-Procurement Professionals
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Justina Mann, CPPO, CPCM, CPSM, PMP
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12:30PM - 2:00PM
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Team Dynamics!
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Barb Johnson, CPPO and
Lynda Allair, CPPO
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12:30PM - 2:00PM
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What’s Procurement Worth? Tell Your Story with the Right Words
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Jonathan White and
David Davis, CPPO
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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Conversations That Connect: It's Elementary My Dear Watson
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Kelly J. Okken, CPPB, VCO and Mark Miller, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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From “Tween” to Lean: It’s All About the Process
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Steven Demel, CPPO
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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Goldmine Session: Budgets
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Taylor Adams, CPPO
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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Internal Controls and Fraud Prevention
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Beth Fleming, CPPO, C.P.M., A.P.P.
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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JEOPARDY – The CPPB Game
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David Nash, CPPO, CPPB
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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Negotiations: Techniques and Pointers
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Phillip Ellison, CPSM, C.P.M., RTSBA, MBA
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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Procure to Pay Process Cost Analysis: Why Should You Care?
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JoAleen Ainslie, CPCP
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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Should You Be Looking at a Veterans Business Preference Program?
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Thomas Blaine, Jr., CPPO, FCPM, FCPA; Rey Palma and Michael Haifley, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M.
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2:15PM - 3:45PM
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Virtual Card Solution: What’s That?
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Kirk Buffington, CPPO, C.P.M., MBA
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