Ontario Public Buyers Association. Official Chapter of NIGP
New Member Orientation
5/1/2026 - 5/1/2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST


Location: Zoom - link will be distributed prior to event, 913-100 Gloucester Street, Toronto, ON M4Y1M1


Registration ends on 4/27/2026



Event Description
Friday, May 1st at 2:00pm ET
Members Only - Free - Virtual via Zoom
Registration closes end of day April 27, 2026


Join OPBA's free, members only orientation for new and returning members to learn about the various aspects of OPBA and your membership. OPBA's Membership + Learning Lab Manager will take participants through various topics such as:
  • Understanding the member portal
  • Benefits such as the Mentoring Program and MemberConnect
  • The Public Procurement Learning Lab (PPLL) and education opportunities
  • Professional Development offerings
  • Annual in-person events
  • Awards
  • Perks such as Perkopolis
  • And more!
All registrants will be provided with a detailed slide deck of all topics plus recorded, short tutorials ahead of the session on May 1st. Participants are strongly encouraged to send in questions to members@opba.ca ahead of the session and we’ll dive in together to help you make the most of your membership with OPBA. Members are welcome to register to receive the resources and are not obligated to join the live session on May 1st.  

Registration closes end of day on April 27th - please send late registration requests through to members@opba.ca

This orientation is not eligible for contact hours or CEU's.