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EdPro Educational Forums

# Regional Opportunity. National Focus.

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- [E&I](https://www.hubspot.com/)
- 2025 Forums

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Building Community. Strengthening Procurement.

## Connect with us at your local forum.

E&I’s EdPro Educational Forums are one-day, in-person events designed to provide procurement and education professionals with valuable professional development, networking, and learning opportunities. Hosted in strategic regions across the country, these free-to-attend forums bring together experts, thought leaders, and peers to discuss key industry topics and best practices.

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###### January 14, 2026

**Collaboration and Navigating Uncertainty**

Sessions Overview:

- *Registration/Check-In and Networking  
  Breakfast*
- *AI in Procurement*
- *Emotional Intelligence in Leadership & Negotiation*
- Funding and Budget Pressures Mastermind
- Influencing Without Authority: Building Buy-In Across Departments
- Collaboration Hour

- California Institute of Technology
- 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

[Event Details and Registration](https://go.eandicoop.org/edpro-educational-forums-caltech-2026?hsLang=en)

## Want to Host a Forum?

Connect with Casey Laurienzo to learn more about this exciting opportunity. 

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[Casey Laurienzo](mailto:claurienzo@eandi.org)  
VP, Community Engagement & Education

EdPro Hub

## Join our Community!

Join a vibrant community where education procurement professionals connect, share knowledge, and support each other’s growth through mentorship, collaboration, and professional development. After each forum, keep the conversation going!

[Join the Conversation](https://go.eandicoop.org/edpro/www.edprohub.com?hsLang=en)

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E&I Solutions

## Contracts That Meet Your Needs

Browse out competitevely-solicited contract groups or visit E&I to view our over 200 contracts.

[View All Contracts](https://www.eandi.org/contract-navigator)

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###### Caps & Gowns Regalia

EI00201~2023RFP

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###### Cybersecurity & Incident Response

EI00227~2023RFP

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###### **Document Management**

EI00244-2023RFP

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###### Higher Ed Consulting Services

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###### Job Order Contracting

RFP# 683318

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###### **Travel Management Services**

EI00236~2023RFP

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###### **Executive Search & Recruitment**

EI00134~2022RFP

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