What is an EdPro Forum
E&I’s EdPro Educational Forums are dynamic, in-person events created exclusively for higher education procurement professionals and related roles. These one-day forums offer a unique opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas, and gain practical strategies for navigating today’s rapidly changing education landscape.Event Agenda
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8:30 - 9:15 AM
Registration/Check-In and Networking
Breakfast
9:15 - 9:30 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
AI on Your Campus
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Strong Together: Breaking Down SilosThrough Influence and Collaboration
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch break and networking
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Negotiating Big: Building Confidence for Better Outcomes
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Challenge Accepted: A Collaborative Best Practices Exchange
3:30 PM- 4:00 PM
Collaborative Commitments: Building a Stronger Future Together
Planning for the Event
Host Site: University of Texas at Austin
Location: 2201 Speedway WCP, Austin, TX 78712
Building Information: William C. Powers Student Activity Center
Parking Information: UT Austin Parking Map
Important Links:
UT-Austin
Campus Map and Directions
Podcast:
EdPro Educational Forums - E&I's Commitment to Member Development
For over 90 years, E&I has championed the power of its membership, ensuring institutions have the resources they need to succeed. As the only member-owned sourcing cooperative dedicated to education, we’re deepening our investment in the field by expanding learning opportunities for members nationwide. In this episode, Matt Levine, E&I Category Marketing Manager, sits down with Casey Laurienzo, VP of Community Engagement and Education, to explore E&I’s latest initiative—Educational Forums—and how they’re designed to support and empower the education community.
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