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Winter Conference

Date and Time

Thursday, November 6, 2025, 8:30 AM until Friday, November 7, 2025, 12:30 PM Central Time (US & Canada) (UTC-06:00)

Location

Fox Valley Technical College
D.J. Bordini Center - BC112A
5 N. Systems Dr
Appleton, WI  54914
USA

Category

Conference

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Hotel Accommodations
Comfort Suites Appleton Airport
3809 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Appleton, WI 54914
920-221-1562
https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/WZ63X2
Cancellation Policy:
Events will be fully refundable 60 days prior to the date of the event
Events will be 50% refundable 30 days prior to the date of the event
Events will not be refundable after 30 days prior to the event

Agencies can send “substitutes” in someone’s place if the person registered is unable to attend. However, if the registrant was a WAPP member and the “substitute” is not a WAPP member, the different in registration fees (if there are any) will apply.

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.

    • 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!


Number of People Who Will Attend

Non-Member *
$100.00
Non-Member Guest
$100.00
* This can be your primary registrant type. Only one primary registrant type is allowed per registration.
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