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SUMMARY:From Document Generator to Strategic Architect: Using AI in Procurement
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DESCRIPTION:From Document Generator to Strategic Architect: Using AI in Procurement\n\n03/05/26 01:00 PM EST\n - 03/05/26 02:00 PM EST\Description:\nMarch 5, 2026\n1 PM - 2 PM ET\nVirtual Event \nRegistration closes March 4, 2026 - 12:00 PM ET.\n \n\nJoin us for OPBA's weekly educational series celebrating March Procurement Month! \nThis is week 1 in our 4-part series | Free to OPBA Members\n\n\nEveryone is talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI), but how does it actually help you get your work done?  How can it help you meet pressing deadlines?\n\nIn this practical, 'in-the-trenches' session, we move beyond the hype to explore how public procurement professionals can leverage AI to manage increasing workloads, combat burnout, and drive strategic value. Presented by peers who use these tools daily in support of their work, this session is designed for the working buyer, no computer science degree required.\n\nWe will demystify the difference between 'Predictive' and 'Generative' AI and walk through live-fire examples of how to use common AI solutions to draft specifications, conduct instant market research, and analyze solicitations, bias, or restrictive specifications. Crucially, we will ground these innovations in safety and governance, discussing how to align AI adoption with principles from Ontario’s Trustworthy AI Framework to ensure transparency and data privacy. Join us to learn how to shift your role from 'document generator' to 'strategic architect' while keeping the human firmly in the loop.\nPRESENTERS: \nVictor Leamer, Stéphanie Dion, and Mike Thornton—known as the #RFPDreamTeam— has been delivering expert-led RFP training since 2020, empowering thousands of public procurement professionals across North America. With years of real-world experience, these three seasoned practitioners provide practical insights, actionable strategies, and solutions tailored to the unique challenges of public procurement. From mastering best practices to streamlining complex processes, the #RFPDreamTeam equips professionals with the knowledge and confidence to achieve exceptional results.\n\n\nRegistration Fees \n\n\n	\n		\n			\n			Title \n			\n			\n			Fee \n			\n			\n			Member Status \n			\n			\n			Points \n			\n			\n			CEUs \n			\n			\n			Hours \n			\n		\n		\n			\n			Members \n			\n			\n			$00.00 + HST \n			\n			\n			Members Only \n			\n			\n			0.0000 \n			\n			\n			0.0000 \n			\n			\n			1.00 \n			\n		\n		\n			\n			Non Members \n			\n			\n			$35.00 + HST \n			\n			\n			All Registrants \n			\n			\n			0.0000 \n			\n			\n			0.0000 \n			\n			\n			1.00 \n			\n		\n	\n\n\nPlease refer to our refund + payment policy for information regarding cancelations and/or refunds. \n 
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:From Document Generator to Strategic Architect: Using AI in Procurement<br /><br />03/05/26 01:00 PM EST - 03/05/26 02:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br />March 5, 2026<br />
1 PM - 2 PM ET<br />
Virtual Event&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Registration closes March 4, 2026&nbsp;- 12:00&nbsp;PM ET.</strong><br />
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(31, 45, 61);"><strong>Join us for OPBA's weekly educational series celebrating March Procurement Month! </strong><br />
This&nbsp;is&nbsp;week 1&nbsp;in our 4-part series&nbsp;|&nbsp;Free to OPBA Members</p>
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<p><em data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI), but how does it actually help you get your work done?&nbsp; How can it help you meet pressing deadlines?</em></p>

<p>In this practical, 'in-the-trenches' session, we move beyond the hype to explore how public procurement professionals can leverage AI to manage increasing workloads, combat burnout, and drive strategic value. Presented by peers who use these tools daily in support of their work, this session is designed for the working buyer, no computer science degree required.</p>

<p>We will demystify the difference between 'Predictive' and 'Generative' AI and walk through live-fire examples of how to use common AI solutions to draft specifications, conduct instant market research, and analyze solicitations, bias, or restrictive specifications. Crucially, we will ground these innovations in safety and governance, discussing how to align AI adoption with principles from Ontario&rsquo;s Trustworthy AI Framework to ensure transparency and data privacy. Join us to learn how to shift your role from 'document generator' to 'strategic architect' while keeping the human firmly in the loop.</p>
<strong>PRESENTERS:&nbsp;</strong><br />
Victor Leamer, St&eacute;phanie Dion, and Mike Thornton&mdash;known as the&nbsp;<strong>#RFPDreamTeam</strong>&mdash; has been delivering expert-led RFP training since 2020, empowering thousands of public procurement professionals across North America. With years of real-world experience, these three seasoned practitioners provide practical insights, actionable strategies, and solutions tailored to the unique challenges of public procurement. From mastering best practices to streamlining complex processes, the #RFPDreamTeam equips professionals with the knowledge and confidence to achieve exceptional results.<br />
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<p paraeid="{3b8a7f4c-ef17-49ee-8e90-d213de1ec415}{30}" paraid="1205961268">Please refer to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.opba.ca/docs/OPBA_Refund-Payment_Policy.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">our refund + payment policy</a>&nbsp;for information&nbsp;regarding&nbsp;cancelations and/or refunds.&nbsp;</p>
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