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| TENTATIVE AGENDA - Sessions may move days/times as schedule is developed |
| Sunday, February 1 |
| 7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Registration Open - Attendees & Suppliers |
| 7:00 AM |
8:30 AM |
Breakfast for Pre-Conference Workshops |
| 8:00 AM |
4:30 PM |
Various A La Carte Networking Activities (Golf, Volunteering at the Humane Society, Networking Lunch, Whale Watching) |
| 8:00 AM |
4:15 PM |
Full-Day Workshops
- Public Procurement Essentials: What is in your Toolbelt - Johnnie Terry
- Illuminate Your Leadership: A Live2Lead Experience for Procurement Professionals - Lourdes Coss
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| 8:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
AM Workshops
- NIGP-CPP Preparation/Overview
- AI Boot Camp
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| 12:00 PM |
1:00 PM |
Lunch on Your Own |
| 1:00 PM |
4:15 PM |
PM Workshops (up to 2 afternoon half day sessions)
- CPPO & CPPB Preparation, Derrick Strand
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| 4:30 PM |
6:00 PM |
Welcome Reception |
| Monday, February 2 |
| 7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Attendee Registration |
| 8:00 AM |
9:00 AM |
Breakfast by Chapter Breakouts
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| 9:15 AM |
11:15 AM |
Opening General Session with Keynote: Tanya Dalton Purposeful Productivity: The Secret to Creating Impact at Work and Beyond
Are
you filling your calendar… or are you filling your soul? People often
believe that their big purpose lies somewhere else–in another job or
with a different career. They mistakenly think that purpose is out of
reach or that they don’t have the ability to make the impact they
desire.
We
all want to feel like our work matters, that we are part of something
much bigger than ourselves. The truth is: You don’t need to search for
your purpose, it’s hidden in the work you already do.
After
experiencing her own burnout, productivity expert Tanya Dalton realized
she needed to stop trying to do more, and focus instead on doing what
was most important. She had fallen into the achievement trap of setting
the wrong goals and chasing too many shiny objects. By connecting her
purpose to her work, she scaled her business to 7 figures in just 18
months.
Recent
studies verify that people who connect their work to a bigger purpose
are significantly more satisfied, more innovative and more motivated. In
this powerful keynote, Tanya shares insightful tactics, case studies
and entertaining stories that empower audience members to walk out of
this experience feeling ready to take action with tools they can bring
back to their teams, their families, and their lives.
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| 11:30 AM |
12:30 PM |
Breakout Sessions #1
- Alphabet Soup: RFPs, IFBs, RFQs, and More - Umiika Wright, NIGP-CPP, CPPB
- Becoming Truly Productive: The Power of Meaningful Work - Tanya Dalton
- Constructing Success: Where Public Works and Stellar Procurement Meet - Barbara Mason
- Estate Planning Essentials - Wills & Trusts - Being Prepared
- How You Can Promote the Value of Procurement - April Pay, CPPO, CPPB
- Public Finance 101 (exact title TBD)
- Sustainability Issues for Cleaning Supply Acquisition
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| 12:45 PM |
1:00 PM |
CAPPO Group Photo / AEP Group Winner Photo |
| 1:00 PM |
2:15 PM |
Recognition Lunch (AEP) |
| 2:30 PM |
5:30 PM |
Demo Rooms - Colbi - Streamline Contractor Prequalification with QualityBidders - Live Demos
- GovDeals
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| 2:30 PM |
3:30 PM |
Breakout Sessions #2
- CalPERS Benefit Basics (Session is 2:30 - 5:00pm)
- Crystal Balls and Contracts: Forecasting Service Excellence in
Procurement - Lilian Lane, CPPB, CPCP, and Elizabeth
Millwee CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP
- Future-Proof Procurement: Building a Tech-Enabled Procurement Strategy That Delivers - Panel Discussion
- Lighting the Way: Leading with a Servant's Mindset in Procurement - Lourdes Coss
- Public Procurement Under Pressure: 2026 and Beyond - Robert Eyler
- Street Cred for the Back Office: Raising Procurement's Profile - Carrie Mathes, MPA, CPPO, CPPB, C.P.M., CFCM, NIGP-CPP
- The Real Reason We Hate IT Projects: And What We Can Learn From Them -Kim Linser
- Transforming Procurement - The Local Agency Contract Exchange - Panel TBD
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| 3:30 PM |
4:00 PM |
Coffee Break |
| 4:00 PM |
5:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions #3
- 8 Steps to Solidify Your Trust in Your Vendors - John Littler
- CalPERS Benefit Basics (Session Continued from 2:30)
- Everything California Prevailing Wage - Deborah Wilder
- How to Optimize Every Dollar - Center for Procurement Excellence
- Human Services Contracting 101 - Juan Corral, Susan Kessel, and Brittany Davis
- Principles of Critical Thinking - Michael Kolodisner
- Technical Evaluation Methodologies for Procurement - NASPO
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| 6:00 PM |
10:00 PM |
Networking Dinner Event at Punch Bowl San Diego (shuttles begin at 5:30pm) |
| Tuesday, February 3 |
| 6:30 AM |
7:30 AM |
Charity Run/Walk |
| 8:00 AM |
9:30 AM |
Roundtable Discussion Breakfast (attendees and partners) |
| 9:45 AM |
10:45 AM |
Breakout Sessions #4
- Being a Better Leader with Cooperative Procurement - Tammy Rimes
- Contracts 101 - Make Your Contracts Shine Bright - Jon Manning
- Financial Planning - 5 Key Considerations for Retirement
- From
Crisis to Control: Essential Approaches to Disaster Procurement Success
- Dr. Kim Abrego, PT, DPT, Shelley Vineyard, MBA, NIGP-CPP, RTSBA,
& Sarah Stanley, CPA, MBA
- From Chaos to Clarity: Transforming Procurement Filing Systems at a Public Agency - Ehab Azab, CPPO and Kevin Yin
- How to Make the CPI and the PPI Work for You - April Pay, CPPB, CPPO
- Public Procurement 2026: Key Trends Shaping the Future - Jeannette Bruno
- Risk Management - Magan Waltari
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| 9:45 AM |
10:45 AM |
Past Presidents Meeting with Board |
| 10:45 AM |
11:00 AM |
Ribbon Cutting for Expo |
| 11:00 AM |
3:30 PM |
Vendor Expo & Lunch Open (lunch 12pm - 2pm) |
| 3:45 PM |
4:45 PM |
Breakout Sessions #5
- 2026 Legislative Update - Ryan Pistochini
- AEP Award Tips, Tricks and Winning Strategies - Carrie Mathes
- Cost Evaluation Methodologies - NASPO
- Decoding the eProcurement Marketplace: Essential Factors for Software Selection Success - Panel Discussion
- Leading Through Change: Diving Innovation and Purpose in Procurement - Lourdes Coss
- Retirement, Reciprocity and The Mindset - Johnnie E Terry, Jr, CAPPO Past President
- Shining Through: Enhancing the Evaluation Process - Jacques Lam, CPPB, NIGP-CPP
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| 5:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
Chapter
Leadership Meeting with State Board (Chapter chairs, vice-chairs,
secretary and treasurers - incoming and outgoing are invited to this
meeting with the board to discuss the coming year) |
| 6:00 PM |
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Dinner on Your Own - FREE Night Consider joining one of our evening tours (additional ticket required) |
| Wednesday, February 4 |
| 7:30 AM |
8:30 AM |
Breakfast by Agency Type Breakouts
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| 8:45 AM | 11:45 AM | Demo Rooms - Authorium
- Southern Computer Warehouse
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| 8:45 AM |
9:30 AM |
Business Meeting, Installation of Officers & Raffle |
| 9:45 AM |
10:45 AM |
Breakout Sessions #6 (5 to 8 sessions)
- 2026 Legislative Update - Ryan Pistochini
- Bright Stars: Onboarding Procurement Talent & Building Bridges to Excellence - Ariel Gill and Dewayne Ford
- Don't Panic! A Nonlegal Guide to Analyzing and Responding to Bid Protest - Nicole Chapman
- Shining a Bright Light on Construction: The Elements of Construction Contracts and Projects - Greg Tatar
- Shining Together: Engaging Stakeholders to Strengthen Procurement Outcomes - Lourdes Coss, MPA, CPPO, NIGP-CPP
- The Case of the Missing Compliance: a FEMA Disaster Recovery Mystery Presented by Sourcewell
- Why You Aren't Getting Enough Bidders and Creating Positive Procurement Outcomes - Alex Capps
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| 11:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions #7 (5 to 8 sessions)
- Alternative Delivery in Action: Where Service Meets Innovation - Erin Lawrence
- From Yawning to Fawning: How to Make Dry Subjects Engaging - Tammy Rimes & Panel
- Procurement Leadership Toolkit - Ryan Pistochini and Andrew Becker
- Mentor Matchup - Johnnie E Terry, Jr., CAPPO Past President
- When
Procurement Shines: Creating Better Experiences for Your Departments -
Panel Discussion w/Angelic Davis, Albie Udom, Landon James
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| 12:00 PM |
1:30 PM |
Networking Lunch with Closing Keynote Supervisory Special Agent Mathew Zeman, FBI |
| 1:45 PM |
2:45 PM |
Breakout Sessions #8 (5 to 8 sessions)
- Ethics - Magan Waltari
- Negotiation Ploys and Tactics: What They Don't Teach You in Procurement 101 - Masih Bahadori
- Procurement Unplugged: Bright Ideas for Big Impact - Michelle Wilson
- Special Rules for Federal Prevailing Wage - Deborah Wilder
- The Secret to Writing Better Contracts - Michael Kolodisner
- What to Expect When You Retire - Panel Discussion
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| 2:45 PM |
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Conference Concludes and Attendees Depart |
| Thursday, February 5 |
| 9:00 AM |
12:00 PM |
New Board Orientation/Meeting (State Board - Candidates running for board positions should anticipate attending this event. Contact the office with questions) |
Be sure to read all policies carefully and call if you need clarification - When registering for the conference you will be asked to confirm that you accept the conference policies as outlined here.
Payment Policy: We accept
payment in the form of a check (made payable to CAPPO), cashier’s check,
or credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). All payments must be received in full by Friday, January 16, 2026. If
we do not receive payment by Friday, January 16, 2026, your spot may be
released to other potential attendees.We understand that many agencies
pay for conference registrations through purchase orders; CAPPO does not accept POs. The PO process is for your agency's internal process. Please let your agency’s fiscal or business office know that the final payment form is due no later than Friday, January 16, 2026. For
those who register to pay later by check, it is your responsibility to
cancel by the cancellation deadline otherwise you are liable for payment
of your registration.
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be received in writing before 5:00 PM Pacific
Time on Monday, January 5, 2026 and are subject to a $35 administrative
fee. Cancellations received in writing by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on Monday,
January 5, 2026, will be refunded. A $35 administrative fee will be
subtracted from the total refund. No refunds after Monday, January 5, 2026.
For those who register to pay later by check, it is your responsibility
to cancel by the cancellation deadline otherwise you are liable for
payment of your registration. Please send your cancellation request to admin@cappo.org and follow up with a phone call to 831-464-4896 to ensure it was received.
Substitution/Transfer Policy: Transfers can be made in writing before Friday, January 23, 2026, or onsite for
a $35 administrative fee. If you are transferring a member to a
non-member attendee, the difference in registration fees will be charged
as well.
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- By registering, you agree to adhere to the CAPPO Event Code of Conduct.
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film/webinar, which may include other recordings and material. You also
authorize and grant CAPPO the use of the name and likeness, voice, or
other information concerning participants; and screen or place the
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necessarily represent the opinions and views of CAPPO and/or you as an
individual. The presenters were selected because of their expertise in
their respective subject areas and to provide you with a diversity of
views on a variety of topics to enhance your conference experience.
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negligence or carelessness of CAPPO, their subsidiaries, affiliates,
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“Host”) and/or from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned,
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including but not limited to: Liability arising from the negligence of
the Host or myself, for my death, disability, personal injury, property
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liabilities or claims made as a result of my participation in
the Conference, whether caused by the negligence of the Host, myself, or
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