2026 Call for SMEs Application Submission

NIGP 2026 Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
We invite you to apply as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for one or both of our upcoming events. Your application must include your resume and responses to the specific questions for each event you wish to participate in. This allows you to tailor your submission according to the unique focus of each conference.
- NIGP VCON: Technology & Innovation 2026 — An all-virtual event taking place April 28–30, 2026.
- NIGP Forum 2026 — Both in-person and virtual from August 23–26, 2026, in Columbus, OH.
Please complete all required fields below to submit your application. We look forward to reviewing your expertise and insights!
Resume*

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NIGP VCON: Technology & Innovation 2026
Content areas include AI, cybersecurity, procurement data, system integration, and emerging technologies.
A short description of your proposed topic
The intended audience level

FoundationAdvanced
Your plan for delivering an engaging, interactive session.
NIGP Forum 2026 Learning Paths
Procurement SMEs to develop and facilitate learning paths (learning paths consist of 4, 75-minute session) on the following procurement topics:
- Learning path: Advanced Technology
- Learning path: Advanced Construction
- Learning path: Leadership
- Learning path: Project Management
A short description detailing how your skills align with the learning path topic that you wish to develop.
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NIGP 2026 Call for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)