2021 NIGP Forum virtual Presenter & Session Details

The Content Management Committee invites you to submit a proposal for the NIGP Forum 2021 virtual experience. Session proposals can be submitted for 60-minute presentations. NIGP and the Content Management Committee welcomes proposals that highlight: - Access, diversity, and inclusion in public procurement and the communities we serve. - Sustainability of public procurement during and in recovery from times of crisis - Ways to navigate legalities, risk, and ethical challenges around public procurement, - Best practices in measuring outcomes and impact - Mental health and self-care in the public procurement field-how are we taking care of ourselves, our staff, our communities - Public procurement leadership in the next decade in response to changing demographic, technological, and economic trends - National and local advocacy for a shared responsibility and dialogue - Introductory and deep dive discussions around construction procurement methods—and the benefits and challenges that come with each - Targeted dialogue on the nature, role, and functionality of cooperatives within the procurement function, underscoring the legal nuances, availability, and applicability of cooperatives in support of smarter procurement operations, to name a few We will consider proposals from the potential content areas detailed below and will have 7 tracks for the NIGP Forum 2021 virtual experience.

Presenter Name, Designations*

Presenter Job Title, Agency*

Presenter Biography*

Please provide us with a current description of your work experience and industry involvement. 200 Word Limit.

Content Track*

Potential Tracks (Choose One) - Cornerstones of Public Procurement - Construction - Cooperatives - Technology Procurement - Warehousing & Logistics - Leadership & Strategy - Mental Health - Social Responsibility - Legal Aspects & Legislation Impacts Full descriptions are available on the NIGP Forum Call for Presentations website page.

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Audience Level*

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Session Title*

Your session title should follow the following format: "Title: Subtitle" and provide a brief teaser that will hook potential attendees.

Session Description*

Your session description should provide a brief overview of the topic(s) to be covered by your virtual session. 200 Word Limit

Does the session include co-presenters/panelists?*

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How many co-presenters will be included?*

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Co-Presenter #1 Name, Designations*

Co-Presenter #1 Job Title, Agency*

Co-Presenter #1 Biography*