The OPBA 67th Annual Conference, themed "The Power of Procurement: When You Know, You Grow," offers over 48 hours of learning, networking, and engagement with 225+ delegates from across the public procurement sector.
The full program will be posted once finalized. Stay tuned for details on insightful sessions, dynamic speakers, and interactive discussions designed to elevate your procurement expertise.
General Conference Schedule
Note: Schedule subject to change. Check back for updates!
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 AM (EST) | Public Procurement Specialties (PPS) Workshop: RFPs - A Step by Step Guide for Public Procurement Professionals |
| 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (EST) | Pre-Conference Workshop: From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs: Finding Efficiencies in Procurement |
| 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM (EST) | Caveat Emptor Cup Golf Tournament: Links & Learn |
| 7:00 PM - 11:59 PM(EST) | Hospitality Suite |
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST) | Co-op Meeting |
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EST) | Procurement Specialists Meeting |
| 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (EST) | Tradeshow Booths Open |
| 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (EST) | People Leaders Meeting |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM (EST) | Lunch |
| 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM (EST) | Opening Ceremony and Welcome |
| 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM (EST) | Keynote: Focus on the 90% - Darci Lang |
| 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM (EST) | Procurement in "Unprecedented Times" |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST) | Empowering Procurement: Aligning People, Processes and Tools |
| 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM (EST) | First-time Attendee Reception |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST) | Welcome Networking Reception |
| 8:00 PM - 11:59 PM (EST) | Hospitality Suite |
Thursday, September 18, 2025
| 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM (EST) | Breakfast / Tradeshow |
| 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM (EST) | Procurement Confessions: The Good, The Bad, and the "Did That Really Just Happen?" |
| 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM (EST) | NIGP Ambassador Update |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (EST) | Session A: Lead the 90% |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (EST) | Session B: A Journey Towards Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous and First Nations Communities |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (EST) | Session C: Optimizing Procurement with the Updated MEA/ACEC-Ontario Standard Agreement |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM (EST) | Session A: Leveraging Public Procurement to Advance Diversity and Inclusion |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM (EST) | Session B: Let's Get Cooking with Cooperative Procurement |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM (EST) | Session C: Driving Growth and Impact: Innovative Construction Procurement Strategies |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM (EST) | Session A: Practical Procurement Processes that Support People and Planet |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM (EST) | Session B: Building a Cohesive Team |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM (EST) | Session C: Kinetic GPO |
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (EST) | Session A: Measure What Matters: Social Procurement Reporting Practices |
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (EST) | Session B: Navigating the AI Revolution: A Strategic Discussion for Procurement |
| 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM (EST) | Session C: Transforming Procurement: From Tactical Gatekeepers to Strategic Partners |
| 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM (EST) | Mix & Mingle Reception |
| 7:00 PM (EST) | Chair's Awards Dinner and Gala, and Entertainment including cash bar and photo booth |
| 10:00 PM - 11:59 PM (EST) | Hospitality Suite |
Friday, September 19, 2025
| 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM (EST) | Breakfast |
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM (EST) | Legal Considerations for Buyers re: AI in Vendor Tools: What to Require of your Vendors in the AI Age |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM (EST) | Blakes Cassels |
| 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM (EST) | Closing Remarks and 2026 Conference Announcement |
To view the itinerary, click HERE.
Session descriptions will be posted soon.
Contact Hour Eligibility:
Pre-Conference Workshop or RFP Course: 6 hours each
Caveat Emptor Cup Golf Tournament Links& Learn: 1 hour
Procurement Specialists meeting: 1.5 hours
People Leaders meeting: 1.5 hours
Conference (Wed PM – Fri. AM): 10.75 hours
Note: Subject to change. Check back for updates.