Ontario Public Buyers Association

Calendar of Events - Ontario Public Buyers Association

Event	Date	Time	Contact

NIGP Courses To find a list of courses and to register please click the "Register" button below. Reminder: Indicate you are an OPBA member when registering. more info...	1/17/2024 -12/31/2024

Principles - Introduction to Public Procurement (Virtual) September 10 - 11, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Virtual Learning Registration closes Tues, Aug 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM more info...	9/10/2024 -9/11/2024	9:00am to 12:00pm

Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament - Members Only All OPBA members are invited to play in the annual Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament. more info...	9/10/2024	11:00am to 4:30pm	Jazz Thandi

CPPB Prep Virtual Class - for Canadian Public Procurement Professionals only Sept 11 - 12, 2024 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Virtual Learning Instructor: Lynda Allair, NIGP-CPP, CPPO more info...	9/11/2024 -9/12/2024	8:00am to 4:00pm

New: RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual) September 11 - 12, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Virtual Learning Registration closes Friday, August 30, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET more info...	9/11/2024 -9/12/2024	6:00pm to 9:00pm

Principles - Introduction to Construction (Virtual) Sept 18 - 19, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Virtual Learning Registration closes Wed, Sept 4, 2024, at 5:00 PM more info...	9/18/2024 -9/19/2024	9:00am to 12:00pm

New: RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual) September 21 - 22, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Virtual Learning Registration closes Friday, September 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET more info...	9/21/2024 -9/22/2024	9:00am to 12:00pm

2024 OPBA 66th Annual Conference Join us at the 66th OPBA Annual Conference in Ottawa! Don't miss this opportunity to: be informed about Procurement best practices, to network with your colleagues from a variety of public sector entities. To assist you in your planning, below are the room rates: Traditional Room: $235.00 Deluxe Room: $275.00 To learn more about the conference, click here. more info...	9/24/2024 -9/27/2024	12:00pm to 12:00pm	Christine Buttler

Buyers Meeting Wednesday, September 25, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM In-Person, 100 Kent Street, Ottawa Marriott Registration closes: September 18, 2024 Join us in person at the Ottawa Marriott during the 66th Annual OPBA Conference for a unique and inclusive gathering of procurement peers where the spirit of curiosity takes center stage! Our Buyers Meetings are a welcoming space for new and mid-level procurement professionals who act in a Buyer capacity within their organization, regardless of their title to network with peers. A free OPBA member exclusive opportunity! more info...	9/25/2024	10:00am to 11:30am

Principles - Risk Management (Virtual) Oct 2 - 3, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Virtual Learning Registration closes Wed, Sept 18, 2024, at 5:00 PM more info...	10/2/2024 -10/3/2024	6:00pm to 9:00pm

Principles - Procurement and the Law (Virtual) October 8 - 9, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Virtual Learning Registration closes Wed, September 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM more info...	10/8/2024 -10/9/2024	9:00am to 12:00pm

Principles - Cooperative Procurement (Virtual) October 15 - 16, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Virtual Learning Registration closes Tues, October 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM more info...	10/15/2024 -10/16/2024	6:00pm to 9:00pm

November Exam Prep Course (Virtual) Oct 19 -20, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Virtual Learning Registration closes Wed, Oct 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM more info...	10/19/2024 -10/20/2024	9:00am to 12:00pm

Principles - Competitive Bidding (Virtual) Oct 22 & 24, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Virtual Learning Registration closes Tues, Oct 8, 2024, at 5:00 PM more info...	10/22/2024 -10/24/2024	6:00pm to 9:00pm

4th Annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow Suppliers and vendors are invited to attend the 4th Annual Reverse Vendor Tradeshow Click here for more information about the event including a list of public agency exhibitors and to purchase your ticket. more info...	10/23/2024	9:30am to 1:00pm

Principles - Advanced Competitive Bidding (Virtual) Oct 30 - 31, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Virtual Learning Registration closes Wed, Oct 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM more info...	10/30/2024 -10/31/2024	9:00am to 12:00pm

November 2024 Principles Certificate Exam November 1 - 7, 2024 Virtual OPBA online platform Registration closes Fri, Oct 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM more info...	11/1/2024 -11/7/2024

Principles - Introduction to Public Procurement (Virtual) November 5 - 6, 2024 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Virtual Learning Registration closes Tues, October 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM more info...	11/5/2024 -11/6/2024	9:00am to 12:00pm

New: RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals (Virtual) November 6 - 7, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Virtual Learning Registration closes Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET more info...	11/6/2024 -11/7/2024	6:00pm to 9:00pm

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