56th Annual Rutgers University Public Purchasing Educational Forum

The 56th Annual Rutgers University Public Purchasing Educational Forum provides the latest and most relevant information for purchasing professionals. It offers opportunities to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and network with peers. The forum is designed to equip public officials with a clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and legal obligations in the public procurement process, supporting New Jersey's Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) certification. The event includes a pre-Forum seminar on 'AI & Ethics: Navigating Responsibility in a Digital Age' and main sessions covering topics such as 'Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Collaboration Between Purchasing, Finance, and the Governing Body,' 'DLGS and Yellow Book/Reference Guide Update,' 'NJSTART,' 'Technology Buying with AI,' 'Risks and Insurance Requirements in Public Procurement,' 'Legislative Update,' 'Public School Purchasing,' 'Sustainable Success: Brain-Based Strategies to Thrive in the Workplace,' 'Navigating E Procurement to Save time,' 'Strategic Procurement in Action: Vendor Negotiation; Pre-Bid Meetings and Site Visits; Emergency and Disaster Purchasing,' 'Navigating Change: The Direct Install Program, HR1, and Local Government Purchasing,' and 'DOL Update.'