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Connect with Fellow Members During Virtual Events
E&I’s EdPro Virtual Exchange brings members together through a variety of event formats designed to inspire, inform, and connect. These sessions offer educational and community-driven opportunities to share knowledge, spark new ideas, and strengthen connections across the procurement industry.
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Event Format
Power Hour
An EdPro Power Hour is our take on the traditional “webinar,” but with a fresh, engaging twist. It’s a fast-moving, high-impact, 60-minute session designed to deliver actionable insights and real-world solutions in less time than it takes to eat lunch.
Fireside Chat
An EdPro fireside chat is a relaxed yet structured conversation between a moderator, a guest speaker, and the audience, designed to be more intimate and engaging than traditional presentations or panel discussions. Think of it as a cross between a strategic roundtable and an open dialog, a conversation,
Panel
You bring the popcorn, we'll bring the experts. EdPro Panels are member-led discussions with a panel of content/topic area experts who can bring you and your teams thought leadership, ideas, and solutions to real-world problems.

Five Mountains of Vertical Development (Physical, Mental, Emotional, Intuitional, Spiritual) (in Partnership with Unbeatable Mind), Session 2
- Rob Ord
- Sep 30,2025
- 1PM (EST)

“Big Four” skills in Mental Toughness & Emotional Resilience (in Partnership with Unbeatable Mind), Session 3
- Nicole Berschback
- Oct 2,2025
- 1PM (EST)

“Five Plateaus” of Survivor, Protector, Achiever, Equalizer, and Integrator (in Partnership with Unbeatable Mind), Session 4
- Rob Ord
- Oct 7,2025
- 1PM (EST)

Intro to Federal Grants/Uniform Guidance
- Vonda Melchoir
- Oct 15,2025
- 1PM (EST)

Business Intelligence (BI) Connection between IT and Procurement
- Dr. Melody Dunbar
- Oct 16,2025
- 1PM (EST)

Bringing It Together: Leadership Lessons with Mark Divine, Session 5
- Mark Divine
- Oct 21,2025
- 1PM (EST)

Designing Effective Dispute Resolution Systems in Procurement
- Dr. Eileen Petrzold-Bradley
- Oct 22,2025
- 1PM (EST)



Agenic AI for Procurement Professionals
- Patrick Marlow
- Nov 19,2025
- 1PM (EST)


Guarding the Gates: Mitigating Fraud and Driving Compliance in Procurement, Part I
- Lenora Sevillian and Casey Laurienzo
- Aug 27,2025
- 1PM (EST)

Level Up Procurement: Leadership Lessons from Engineer to the C-Suite
- Camille Batiste
- Sep 4,2025
- 1PM (EST)

Pt. 2 Guarding the Gates: Mitigating Fraud and Driving Compliance in Procurement
- Lenora Sevillian and Casey Laurienzo
- Sep 9,2025
- 1PM (EST)

Collaboration Compliance: Breaking Down Silos to Manage Risk in Uncertain Times (in Partnership with CACUBO)
- Marty Mickey
- Sep 17,2025
- 1PM (EST)

Course Correct to Success: Cultivating Agility in Your Leadership Team
- Marc Koehler
- Sep 18,2025
- 1PM (EST)

Unbeatable Operating System (in Partnership with Unbeatable Mind), Session 1
- Mark Divine
- Sep 23,2025
- 1PM (EST)

The Hidden Value in Every Deal: SMARTnership, AI & the Future of Procurement Negotiation
- Dr. Keld Jensen
- Sep 24,2025
- 1PM (EST)

Smarter, Faster, Better: Uncovering AI Potential in Procurement
- Brie Matier
- Sep 25,2025
- 1PM (EST)



Want to Lead a Virtual Exchange?
Connect with Lenora Sevillian to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

Lenora Sevillian
Executive Director, EdPro Community Engagement
E&I Cooperative Services: Your Trusted Partner
With over 90 years of experience, E&I Cooperative Services understands the unique challenges faced by higher education institutions. Our team is dedicated to providing you with the expertise and support you need to navigate the complexities of technology procurement.