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Join us as we dig deep into public procurement hot topics and discuss solutions for maximizing success. The agenda for Evolve’12 will feature knowledgeable speakers and established industry professionals. Attendance certificates will be given for continuing education purposes.

Topics include:

• Finding your Purpose
• Rethink. Redesign. Recompete.
• How to get the Most out of eProcurement
• Procurement Market Shifts 2012 and Beyond
• BuySpeed Updates and New Functionality
• Politics & Procurement
• Business Intelligence – The Control Tower of Transparency
• Small Business Reserve – How Your Economic Engine Effects Small Businesses
• Purchasing Power Through Demand Aggregation
• How to Save Big with Contract and Solicitation Management
• The Future of eInvoicing & Accounts Payable
• Procurement Panel Q & A
• Round Table  – Procurement Obstacles & Trends

Register at evolve.periscopeholdings.com before February 20^th, to get the early bird rate. To reserve a room at the Driskill with the Evolve’12 discounted rate of $109 per night plus tax, use the group code 20I2N3.

Periscope is proud to announce Roy Spence as Evolve’s keynote speaker.  Roy Spence is Co-Founder and Chairman of GSD&M, a national and leading marketing communications and advertising company. He is also Co-Founder and CEO of The Purpose Institute, a consulting firm whose purpose is to help people and organizations discover and live their purpose.

Roy co-authored the Wall Street Journal bestselling book, It’s Not What You Sell, It’s What You Stand For: Why Every Extraordinary Business is Driven by Purpose.  His purpose driven approach is inspiring and will transform the world of public procurement.

Under Roy’s leadership, his agency has helped grow some of the world’s most successful brands like “Don’t Mess with Texas”, Southwest Airlines, Wal-Mart, DreamWorks, the PGA TOUR, BMW, the U.S. Air Force, LLBean and the Clinton Global Initiative. Roy has been a trusted advisor to legendary leaders including Sam Walton and Southwest Airlines founder, Herb Kelleher. His council has also been sought by U.S. presidents and leaders in the State Department and Department of Defense.

Roy has been named Ad Man of the Year and Idea Man of the Century.

And finally, Roy’s passion is entrepreneurship. He deeply believes that entrepreneurship is the Miracle of America. His mantra is “Don’t Do Mild” in work or life; follow your dreams, follow your passion and follow your purpose.

For more information about The Power of Purpose click here or visit www.thepurposeinstitute.com.

Register for Evolve at evolve.periscopeholdings.com.

Dare to Evolve – Registration is now open for Evolve 2012!

Come learn how with a purpose driven approach you can take your ordinary procurement processes and transition into strategic practices that eradicate waste and bring value to every dollar spent. 

Evolve will cover industry best practices and include training from respected procurement industry thought leaders.  The conference offers opportunities to network and problem solve with peers and partners.  Purchasing professionals nationwide will collaborate on procurement obstacles and successes, discuss cutting edge trends, and explore the future of procurement.

Become a leader in public sector procurement and be a force behind the change to make a difference in government spending.  Come Evolve.

The conference will take place in Austin, TX from April 10-11^that the Historic Driskill Hotel.  Visit evolve.periscopeholdings.com to register and for more information. 

Make sure you register before February 20^th for the early bird rate.  Final agenda and keynote speaker coming soon!