When is the Forum?

Pre-Forum Seminars: Sunday October 28 (See Pre-Forum Seminars for details)

Buyer Conference: Monday – Wednesday, October 29 – 31 (See Buyer Conference for details)

Supplier Conference: Monday, October 29 (See Supplier Conference for details)

Expo: Tuesday, October 30 (See Exhibit Booths for details)

Where is the Forum?

The Hampton Roads Convention Center
1610 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
http://www.thehrcc.com

What breaks/meals are included with the registration fee?

• Continuous break service each day
• Lunch on Monday (Governor’s SWaM Awards Program)
• Box lunch on Tuesday at the Expo
• Ice cream social on Tuesday at the Expo
• Dinner on Tuesday with entertainment and cash bar
   

Are tickets required for meals?

Tickets may be required for meals; if so, they will be issued with your name badge at registration.

Registration & Payment

Register and pay for the Forum online using the appropriate link:
Pre-Forum Seminars
Buyer Conference
Supplier Conference
Exhibit Booths

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 the appropriate 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 0272Blacksburg, 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 granted an exception by the Department of Accounts to accept the Small Purchase Charge 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 for the 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." Source: Department of Accounts

Forum Hotel
Embassy Suites Hampton Roads Hotel
1700 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 827-8200 or 1-800-Embassy

Reserve online at: embassysuites.com
Group Code: PPF
Group Name: Public Procurement Forum 2007
Block room rate: Buyers - $73 (or prevailing state rate)
Suppliers - $109

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

Hotel check-in/out times, parking and directions are all available on the hotel website.

Overflow Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott
1917 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-3300 or 1-800-321-2211
http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/phfch-courtyard-hampton/

Group Name: 2007 Public Procurement Forum

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

Hotel check-in/out times, parking and directions are all available on the hotel website.

Clarion Hotel
1809 Mercury Boulevard

Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 838-5011 or 800-4choice
http://www.choicehotels.com/ires/en-US/html/HotelInfo?hotel=VA815

Group Name: 2007 Public Procurement Forum

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

Hotel check-in/out times, parking and directions are all available on the hotel website.

Is the hotel rate subject to change?

The current state hotel per diem for Hampton is $73.  This rate will change if the state adopts the new Federal per diem of $75, which becomes effective on October 1. You can check the Department of Accounts website for updates to travel regulations here.
 

VCA/VCO Recertification

Pre-Forum Seminars - Buyers can earn ½ VCA or VCO recertification point for attending the Pre-Forum Seminars on Sunday, October 28. A separate certificate of attendance is provided at the close of Sunday’s sessions.

Buyer Conference - Buyers can earn a maximum of 2 ½ VCA or VCO recertification points for attending the Buyer Conference. To receive full credit, register before the sessions on Monday, October 29 and attend all Forum events through their close on Wednesday, October 31, including the Expo. Forum certificates are awarded after the closing session on October 31. 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 for VCA or VCO recertification.

Recertification documents for the Forum will not be available after the Forum

VCA/VCO Pin

If you are VCA or VCO certified and do not have your lapel pin, be sure to visit the Virginia Institute of Procurement table on Tuesday at the Expo. Pins will be issued to certified buyers at this time only during the Forum.

Forum Attire

Forum attire is business casual; comfortable shoes and clothes are suggested.