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. With training and networking of government procurement professionals and exhibitors, new partnerships and opportunities are certainly a possibility.

The conference theme this year 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, 2023

Key Activities: 

• ​Exhibitor Training Check-in 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  
• Exhibitor training opportunities 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  
• Early check-in for pre-registered attendees 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Key Activities: 

• Check-in for pre-registered attendees 8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
• Exhibitor meeting with State Purchasing Division (SPD) in the afternoon
• Opening session for attendees at 10:30 a.m.
• Government attendee training opportunities begin after the Opening Session
• EXPO 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Exhibitor Networking Reception with SPD

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Key Activities: 

• Networking breakfast and lunch for attendees
• EXPO 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
• 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
  

Thursday, April 27, 2023
Key Activities: 

• Breakfast and lunch for government attendees
• Government attendee training opportunities throughout the day
• GPC Vision Awards Presentation
• Executive Leadership Development Series
• ​​Conference ends at 4:00 p.m.

GPC After Hours:
Jekyll Island offers great restaurants, shopping, and recreational activities across the island. Rent a bike or walk the trails of the island, sign up for a Dolphin Tour, Trolley Ghost Tour, or Twilight Golf. There will be some GPC events on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Information will be included in your registration materials and conference guide!​​