Calling All Vendors and Suppliers!
Mark Your Calendar: October 29, 2025
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with over 30 public sector organizations and engage directly with procurement professionals.
This event offers you the chance to network, showcase your products, and discover how to do business with government agencies.
OPBA Events + Courses
Explore our exciting lineup of events and educational courses, including the Principles of Effective Public Procurement Certificate Program, designed to bring together industry professionals, foster collaboration, and provide valuable insights into public procurement and beyond. Stay informed, grow your network, and discover new opportunities. See course pricing below:
| Registration Fee | Principles Courses/Electives* | RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals | Supplier Performance | CPPB Exam Prep Course |
| Member | $231.75 + HST | $309.00 + HST $349.17 total | $175.10 + HST $197.86 total | $425.00 + HST $480.25 total |
| Non-Member | $283.25 + HST $320.07 total | $360.50 + HST $407.37 total | $231.75 + HST $261.88 total | $525.00 + HST $593.25 total |
*Principles courses/electives include: Introduction to Public Procurement, Procurement and the Law, Risk Management, Competitive Bidding, Advanced Competitive Bidding, Co-operative Procurement, Introduction to Procurement for Construction, Advanced Procurement for Construction, Principles Exam Prep Course
Buyers Meeting
Procurement Specialists Meeting (formerly Buyers Meeting)
Mon, Apr 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Virtual Event
Registration closes: Thursday, April 24, 2025.
We have rebranded the "Buyers Meeting" to ...
People Leaders Meeting
Friday, May 30, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual Event
Registration closes: Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Join us for a unique and inclusive gathering of p...
Procurement Specialists Meeting (formerly Buyers Meeting)
Monday, June 23, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Virtual Event
Registration closes on June 20, 2025, 12:00 PM ET.
Join us quarterly for an inclusive gathering of proc...
OPBA Ignite
Winter Workshop: Enhancing Supplier Due Diligence with a Health and Safety Focus
February 11, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ET
Virtual Event
Registration closes February 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM
In public procurement, effective supplier due diligen...
Navigating Trade Tensions: Tariffs, Sanctions, and Procurement in Canada
OPBA Ignite Session
February 25, 2025 - 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
Registration closes February 24, 2025, 12:00 PM ET
With U.S. tariffs looming, some premiers warn that retali...
Annual Events
OPBA 67th Annual Conference
Save the date!
Conference: September 17 - 19, 2025 | Pre-Conference Sessions: September 16, 2025
Where: Nottawasaga Inn Resort & Conference Centre
Don’t miss this oppor...