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Winter Conference
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Hotel Accommodations
Comfort Suites Appleton Airport
3809 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Appleton, WI 54914
920-221-1562
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/WZ63X2
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About this event
Join us for our conference on Thursday, November 6, 2025 & Friday, November 7, 2025
Conference will take place at:
Fox Valley Technical College
D.J. Bordini Center - BC112A
5 N. Systems Drive
Appleton, WI 54914-1655
There is a great agenda on topics to help refresh and add new skills.
- Speakers/Topics:
- Nancy Burns
Equalis Group
Kaizen IQ - Solicitation Builder Demo
This session is the perfect opportunity to see how AI can can streamline the solicitation process. Explore new enhancements, gain insights into effiicient solicitation development, and share strategies with fellow procurement professionals.
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- Alena Croy
City of Oklahoma
AI in Public Procurement
Dive into the dynamic world of AI in public procurement with our interactive session designed for advanced professionals. Explore the nuances of evaluation AI solutions, developing data protection strategies, and mastering the art of risk mitigation in AI contracts through engaging discussions and real-world case studies. Enhance your strategic skills, ensuring your agency harnesses AI's potential while safeguarding public interests and data integrity.
- Mehrnaz Ahmadi Joobaneh
Badger Talk
Using AI in Project Management
In the past year, AI has started merging into my day to day work more than I expected. As I had to learn how to manage my projects end to end by myself, I have started using AI for discovery and planning, risk assessment, requirement gathering, client interviews, change management and other aspects of my projects.
- Kelsey E. Craig
National Association of State Procurement - NASPO
Powering Public Procurement: An Introduction to NASPO and NASPO ValuePoint
Meet the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) and NASPO ValuePoint, the cooperative procurement contracts division. NASPO is a nonprofit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. With 75 years of experience, NASPO helps its members achieve success as public procurement leaders through the promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. You will receive an overview of resources available to you as public procurement professionals.
- Monica Santos
Round Table: Best Practices & Emerging Trends
Connect with City, County, State, School Districts, and Universities Professionals to discuss challenges, best practices, and innovative strategies in the field of procurement and contracting.
- WAPP Business Meeting
- WAPP Elections
- WAPP Announcements
- Networking Opportunities
- Prize Giveaways
- and so much more!
Access the valuable resources you need to succeed!
Registration must be made by October 24, 2025!
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