When is the Forum?                 

Buyer Conference: Sunday, Nov. 12 – Wednesday, Nov. 15 (See Buyer Conference for details)

Supplier Conference: Monday, Nov. 13 (See Supplier Conference for details)

Expo: Tuesday, Nov. 14 (See Exhibit Booths for details)
 

Where is the Forum?               

The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center

110 Shenandoah Avenue

Roanoke, VA 24016

Hotel check-in/out times, parking and directions are all available on the hotel website. http://www.hotelroanoke.com
 

Hotel Reservations                  

Reservations at The Hotel Roanoke must be made by phone:

540-985-5900 or 866-594-4722

Ask for the Public Procurement Forum room block rate for buyers or vendors.

A state identification card is required at check-in to secure the state rate.

Forum Attire                             

Forum attire is business casual. Comfortable shoes and clothes are suggested.

Registration & Payment          

Register online. Registration is not confirmed until payment is received.

Credit Cards: American Express, VISA and MasterCard payments are accepted online.

E-mail confirmation is sent as card is processed. Print and save e-mail as your receipt.

Checks: Complete and print registration form. Make check payable to:

Treasurer Virginia Tech – CE

Mail registration form and check to:

Conference Registrar

Outreach Program Services

810 University City Blvd., Suite D

Virginia Tech, Mail Code 0272

Blacksburg, VA 24061

E-mail confirmation is sent when check is received and processed. Print and save e-mail as your

receipt.

The Division of Purchases and Supply has been given an exception by the Department of Accounts on                                                            

using a P-Card to pay for training. With this exception, P-Cards can be used to pay for class registration, including the Forum.

 
"The purpose of the P-Card is to reduce administrative efforts and provide cost savings forthe Commonwealth in general; therefore, given the description of the process and the effort (and money) that would be required for DPS/DGS to accept IAT’s given the volume of attendees, an exception is granted to the current SPCC Topic 20355, item IAT for State Classes & Services dated December 2004."       

VCA/VCO Recertification                  

Buyers can earn a maximum of three VCA or VCO recertification points for attending Forum 2006. To receive full credit, register before the sessions on Sunday, November 12 and attend all Forum events, including the Expo. Forum certificates are awarded after the closing session on Wednesday, November 15.  You must complete a conference evaluation to receive your Forum Certificate. Certificates will not be awarded after the Forum. 

Pro-rated hours are awarded for partial Forum attendance. Complete the Recertification document in your Registration Package and attach it to your Recertification Application when submitting it to DPS.                                             
Recertification documents for the Forum will not be available after the Forum