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💡 The best CAPPO conference sessions often start with a simple question: "How did your agency solve that problem?"

You don’t need a groundbreaking innovation or years of speaking experience to present at CAPPO27. Some of the most valuable sessions come from procurement professionals sharing real-world lessons learned—whether it's improving a workflow, implementing a new system, updating a policy, strengthening vendor management, or solving a challenge your peers are facing too.

In this month’s article, Cliff Chroust and Andrew Becker share their experiences presenting at CAPPO conferences and explain why your agency’s everyday successes, challenges, and process improvements may be exactly what fellow procurement professionals want to learn about.

🌟 If you've improved a process, implemented a new tool, streamlined a workflow, or learned valuable lessons others could benefit from, consider sharing your expertise at CAPPO27: Elevate. Innovate. Celebrate. Unlocking the Next Decade.

📅 Speaker Proposal Deadline: July 31, 2026

🔗 Submit your proposal: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBj0xfclpnBmckntjYlR10w4ErU0DsSERLWnXIHpri9N1zaA/viewform
🔗 Read the full article: https://www.cappo.org/news/729399/You-Probably-Have-a-Conference-Presentation-in-Your-Office-Right-Now.htm

Your story could help shape the future of public procurement.

Ready to take the next step in your CAPPO journey?

🌟 Become more involved. Become a leader. Help shape the future of CAPPO.

CAPPO is now accepting nominations for the 2027 CAPPO Board of Directors and Chapter Leadership positions. If you're passionate about advancing the procurement profession, supporting your peers, and helping guide the future of our association, we encourage you to consider serving.

Volunteering as a CAPPO leader is an opportunity to:
✔ Expand your professional network
✔ Develop and strengthen leadership skills
✔ Give back to the procurement community
✔ Help shape CAPPO’s programs, initiatives, and strategic direction

State Board and Chapter leadership opportunities are available across California, and we welcome nominations from regular members in good standing.

📅 Nomination Deadline: September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT

Have questions about serving on the State Board? Join our Board Leadership FAQ Session on August 18 from 12:00–1:00 PM PT.

🔗 Apply for the State Board: https://www.cappo.org/page/Elections
🔗 Apply for Chapter Leadership: https://www.cappo.org/page/Chapter_elections
🔗 Register for the FAQ Session: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q3_9exk8SLGI9L7CeGEgWQ

The future of CAPPO is shaped by members who step forward to serve. Could that be you?