NIGP Annual Forum and Products Exposition Preview
In search of excellence? The America’s Convention Center in St. Louis is the place to be August 22-26, 2009 as we celebrate NIGP’s 64th Annual Forum and Products Exposition.
Who Attends Forum?
Over 1,200 public procurement professionals from federal, provincial, state and local government agencies from the U.S. and Canada will come together for workshops, networking sessions, and plenary sessions.
They will visit our extensive Products Exposition Hall where key suppliers and resources provide insight and expertise. Going green? NIGP’s Green Pavilion showcases the latest and greatest sustainable products and green certification information that support your agency’s green initiatives.
Registration Information:
National Member Fees – $675 Standard*
Non-Member Fees – $775 Standard*
*First time attendees can take an additional $50 off the standard fee.
Are you ready to register?
Individual event tickets for Conference Only registrants, retired attendees or students can be prepaid by filling out the Ticket Order Form and faxing to 703-736-9639. A limited number of tickets will be available onsite.
It’s not too early to begin planning for St. Louis. To help get you started we have created Attendee FAQs that provide answers to some of the questions you may have about Forum.
Hotel Information:
Attendees may reserve their rooms directly with the NIGP endorsed hotels.
Renaissance St. Louis Grand and Suites Hotel (Headquarters Hotel)
NIGP Rate – $135 Single or Double/$145 Triple/$155 Quad Occupancy
Holiday Inn Select
NIGP Rate – $111 for single, double, triple and quad occupancy (complimentary continental breakfast and internet service)
Check with hotels for local hospitality tax rates. Rate as of September 2008 is 14.991%.
Your patronage of the official NIGP hotels makes it possible for NIGP to honor its contractual obligations, thus keeping registration fees down.
Call 1-800-FOR-NIGP x242 or x227 or email forum@nigp.org.