2026 Procurement Excellence and Knowledge (PEAK) Conference

Join procurement professionals from across North Carolina for the 2026 Procurement Excellence and Knowledge (PEAK) Conference, presented by the Division of Purchase & Contract and the Statewide IT Procurement Office. This year's theme, "Smarter Procurement for Public Good," emphasizes smarter approaches and tools that strengthen public impact. PEAK is for public procurement professionals from state agencies, universities, community colleges, and local governments. This year's conference features: Keynote speaker Beth Z, Your Nerdy Best Friend, presenting "Discover Your Technology Psychology"; General sessions including leadership updates from the Procurement Directors' Panel and Supplier Engagement and Development presented by NASPO; Breakout session topics will cover areas such as Procurement Basics, Negotiations, eProcurement, P-Cards, and even Procurement Trivia. Whether you are new to procurement or a seasoned professional, NC PEAK 2026 offers valuable learning, networking, and inspiration to help you serve smarter for the public good.