GPC 2023 At a Glance

Enrich your purchasing background and experience by attending the Georgia Procurement Conference April 25-27, 2023, at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. 

This year's conference theme is Planning for Procurement's Future, with keynote addresses and training opportunities designed to encourage interaction and collaboration among procurement professionals across the state.

Monday, April 24

• ​1 - 2 p.m.: Exhibitor Training Check-in 
• 2 - 5:30 p.m.: Exhibitor training opportunities 
• 3 - 5 p.m.: Early check-in for pre-registered attendees 

Tuesday, April 25

• 8 – 10:30 a.m.: Check-in for pre-registered attendees 
• Exhibitor meeting with State Purchasing Division (SPD) in the afternoon
• 10:30 a.m.: Opening session for attendees 
• Government attendee training opportunities begin after the Opening Session
• 3 - 5:30 p.m.: EXPO 
• Exhibitor Networking Reception with SPD
• After Hour Events

Wednesday, April 26

• Networking breakfast and lunch for attendees
• 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.: EXPO 
• General Session for Executive Leadership Development Series and purchasing professional attendees
• Government attendee training opportunities throughout the day
• Executive Leadership Development Series
• Exhibitor Networking Reception with government attendees and exhibitors 
• Executive Leadership Development Series Networking Reception
• After Hour Events

Thursday, April 27

• Breakfast and lunch for government attendees
• Government attendee training opportunities throughout the day
• GPC Vision Awards Presentation
• Executive Leadership Development Series
• ​​4 p.m.: Conference ends 

GPC After Hours
Jekyll Island offers great restaurants, shopping, and recreational activities. Rent a bike or walk the island's trails, sign up for a Dolphin Tour, Trolley Ghost Tour, or Twilight Golf.