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Ontario Public Buyers Association

Representing, supporting, promoting and providing leadership to public procurement professionals in

Our volunteer-driven organization includes purchasing professionals from local, regional and provincial government, as well as from school boards, universities, public safety agencies and other entities entrusted with the prudent and responsible spending of public funds. Our members manage and/or authorize the expenditure of millions of tax dollars on behalf of these agencies and work at all levels of responsibility in the public sector.

06/18/2026

Conference Spotlight: The Buy Ontario Act is here. The next challenge is implementation.

Join Rosslyn Young, Lawyer and Public Procurement Director at Edilex, for a practical session on integrating Buy Ontario preferences into procurement processes while managing legal, trade, and operational considerations.

The session will focus on:
• Implementation strategies for Buy Ontario requirements
• Legal and trade compliance considerations
• Procurement templates, clauses, and tools for consistent application

📅 OPBA 2026 Annual Conference | September 23–25 | London, ON

🔗 Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/O6g850ZeqbR

06/17/2026

Looking to strengthen your understanding of Indigenous procurement?

Join OPBA Ignite for a practical overview of the OECM Indigenous Marketplace and learn how public agencies can connect with Indigenous businesses while supporting procurement objectives and broader organizational goals.

📅 June 23
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/bu5V50ZcSqx

06/12/2026

Contracts don't end when they're signed.

Join Michelle Rasiulis, CSMP, CPPB, NIGP-CPP for the Public Procurement Specialties (PPS) Workshop: Contract Management, a pre-conference workshop at OPBA Conference 2026.

Learn practical strategies for managing contract performance, supplier relationships, risk, and compliance throughout the contract lifecycle.

📅 September 22, 2026
📍 London, ON

Early Bird Registration Ends July 24.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/Fk4v50ZaHkI

06/11/2026

Leadership transitions, workforce changes, and organizational change are challenges facing public sector organizations every day.

Join OPBA and destinationone Consulting for a practical panel discussion on succession planning, change management, and smarter decision-making.

All public sector professionals are welcome.

📅 June 18 | 1:00 PM ET
🔗 Register at https://ow.ly/qlKk50ZaGtt

06/08/2026

Are you measuring what matters in procurement?

Join OPBA's Spring Workshop, Procurement KPIs, Metrics, and Benchmarking in Practice, for a practical discussion on how public agencies are using procurement data to support reporting, planning, and decision-making.

Hear real-world perspectives from:
• Nelson Severino, City of Mississauga
• Ryan Scott, City of Kitchener
• Tammy Rimes, National Cooperative Procurement Partners (NCPP)

📅 June 11 | 1:00–3:00 PM ET
🔗 Register at https://ow.ly/zZbE50Z8X9J

06/05/2026

AI is changing procurement—from the contracts we negotiate to the RFPs we develop.

At OPBA 2026, explore both the strategic and practical sides of AI through two featured sessions led by procurement and technology experts. Learn how to navigate AI risk, governance, and accountability while also discovering practical tools and techniques that can improve your day-to-day procurement work.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/kgPF50Z8bJh

06/04/2026

📢 Exhibit & Sponsor at OPBA 2026

Connect with public procurement professionals from municipalities, school boards, healthcare organizations, post-secondary institutions, utilities, and other public agencies.

Tradeshow exhibits and sponsorship opportunities are available.

📅 September 23–25, 2026 | London, ON

Learn more:
https://ow.ly/s7im50Z7NNp

06/03/2026

OPBA Members: We want to hear from you.

As OPBA continues to grow, your feedback will help shape the future priorities of the association.

📅 The Member Survey is open until July 17.

Complete the survey anonymously, or provide your contact information for a chance to win a $50 Giftogram gift card.

🔗 https://ow.ly/L5rC50Z6Swf

06/02/2026

Join OPBA's next Coffee with Counsel session with Lise Patry of LXM Law to explore what public sector buyers need to know about Ontario Bill 194 and the practical implications of cybersecurity, privacy, and AI in procurement.

📅 June 9
☕ Coffee with Counsel: Ontario Bill 194 in Practice: What Public Sector Buyers Must Do Now on Cybersecurity, Privacy and AI

🔗 Register at https://ow.ly/sMuN50Z6QJZ

06/01/2026

National AccessAbility Week | May 31 – June 6

OPBA recognizes the importance of accessibility in procurement and the role it plays in supporting fairness, participation, and inclusion across our communities.

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