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2026 CPPC Forum

May 3-6, 2026
Fredericton, New Brunswick

 

Message from the Chair

 

As your chair for the 2026 edition of the CPPC Forum, I’m delighted to extend an invitation to this event, which is being held in New Brunswick for the very first time!

This forum is your chance to connect with fellow public procurement enthusiasts from all over Canada. Whether you’re part of the government or the broader public sector, this event offers a welcoming space to expand your knowledge and network with peers who are just as passionate about public procurement as you are.

The Canadian Public Procurement Council (CPPC), renowned as a leading resource for public procurement in Canada, will once again be crafting an exceptional program just for us. Under the theme “Change: Unlocking New Opportunities,” we will delve into how public procurement is evolving to meet current challenges and changing realities. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of new trends and innovative practices.

As John F. Kennedy wisely noted, “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” This gathering is your chance to be part of the future-making of public procurement.

I can’t wait for you to experience the warmth of maritime hospitality in New Brunswick’s capital city and be part of this vibrant exchange of ideas. See you in Fredericton in May 2026!

Warmest regards,

 

Anick Cormier, Chair, CPPC Forum 2026

 

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Online registration ends April 24th!

Regular Rates

CPPC Members

Non-Members

Full Forum$1,050$1,400
Full Forum + Pre Forum SeminarSOLD OUTSOLD OUT
Forum – One Day Only$600$900
Pre Forum Seminar OnlySOLD OUTSOLD OUT



Program-at-a-glance



Sunday, May 3, 2026

Pre-Forum Seminar  [SOLD OUT]

08:30 – 16:00

Procurement Contracting Essentials: From Formation to Risk Management

Lise Patry, Partner – LXM LAW

Procurement professionals regularly finalize contracts that create binding legal obligations and long-term operational risk—often without the benefit of formal legal training. This one-day workshop provides a practical, plain-language overview of procurement contracting fundamentals, with a focus on how contracts are formed, structured, amended, and typically managed in a public sector context. Read more…

12:30 – 13:00

Networking Lunch

15:00 – 18:00

CPPC Forum Registration Desk Opens



Monday, May 4, 2026

Forum – Day 1

08:00 – 17:00

Registration Desk Hours

08:00 – 08:30

Continental Breakfast

08:30 – 09:00

Welcome Remarks and Opening Ceremony

09:05 – 09:45

Learning Groups

09:45 – 10:45

OPENING KEYNOTE

Designing Procurement for Complexity: Lessons from Agile IT Procurement Models 

  • Lise Patry, Partner – LXM LAW

10:45 – 11:00

Refreshment Break

11:05 – 12:05

Concurrent Sessions:

  1. When it comes to bid-rigging, better safe than sorry: Learn how to protect the integrity of your procurement processes

    • Majid Charania, Director of Compliance and Outreach – Competition Bureau

  2. Agile Procurement in a Time of Rapid Change: Playbooks That Survive Audit

  • Anjana Raman, Director, Program Management – Infosys Public Services
  • Brent McGaw, Business Development Manager – Infosys Public Services

12:05 – 13:05

Lunch

13:10 – 14:10

PLENARY

Winning the Next Generation: Leading Through the Silver Tsunami

  • Jeannette Bruno, Deputy Chief of Staff – SOVRA

14:15 – 15:15

Concurrent Sessions:

  1. Supplier Engagement in Action: Building Resilient, Sustainable Supply Chains

    • Anick Cormier, Director of Procurement Policy and Outreach – Service New Brunswick

    • Tim Reeve, President and Founder – Reeve Consulting

  2. De l’innovation à l’action : l’IA comme levier de performance en approvisionnement

  • Vincent Vu, Directeur, Direction de l’approvisionnement et de la gestion immobilière – Ville de Lévis
    (This session will be in French)

15:15 – 15:30

Refreshment Break

15:35 – 16:35

Concurrent Sessions:

  1. How to Negotiate with Mega Vendors

    • Jess Aggio, Senior Principal Analyst, Sourcing, Procurement and Vendor Management – Gartner

  2. CPPO/CPPB Certification Trivia Showdown: Are You Exam‑Ready?

    • Trish Rafuse, CPPO, CPPB, Co-Chair of Board of Examiners – UPPCC

16:35 – 17:15

Learning Groups



Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Forum – Day 2

07:30 – 17:00

Registration Desk Hours

07:45 – 08:30

Continental Breakfast

08:30 – 09:45

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Anything Is Possible – Embrace Where You Live

  • James Mullinger, Keynote Speaker

09:45 – 10:00

Refreshment Break

10:05 – 11:05

Concurrent Sessions:

  1. Collaborative Procurement Models for Large, Complex Projects

    • Mélanie Pouliot, National Director, Contract Services – Defence Construction Canada

  2. En matière de truquage des offres, mieux vaut prévenir que guérir : apprenez à protéger l’intégrité de vos processus d’approvisionnement

  • Majid Charania, Directeur de la conformité – Bureau de la concurence (This session will be in French)

11:10 – 12:10

PLENARY

Summary of Recent Developments in Domestic Procurement Policies: Navigating the New Era of Economic Sovereignty

    • Rosslyn Young, Lawyer – Edilex

12:10 – 13:25

Buffet Lunch & Award Ceremony

13:30 – 14:30

Concurrent Sessions:

  1. Building a Cohesive Team

    • Travis Janzen, Manager, Procurement Services – WSIB
    • Nadine Maxwell, Category Specialist – WSIB

  2. Indigenous Procurement

  • Heather Bartlett,  Manager – Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO)

14:30 – 14:45

Refreshment Break

14:50 – 15:50

Concurrent Sessions:

  1. Unlocking Procurement Excellence: The Road to the AEP Award Starts Here!

    • Francois Emond, Executive Director – CPPC and member of the AEP Award Evaluation Team
    • Kimberley Murphy, Manager of Procurement Engagement – Nova Scotia Procurement Services & President – CPPC BOD

  2. Buy Canadian

  • Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)

15:55 – 16:45

Sectorial Open Discussions – Procurement Professionals only

18:30 – 21:30

Social Event (included in registration)
Dinner and Entertainment at Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market



Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Forum – Day 3

7:30 – 12:00

Registration Desk Hours

08:00 – 08:30

Hot Breakfast

08:35 – 09:35

PLENARY

Collaborating Sector – Being a Collective Force for Good

  • Nicole Fowler, NISCL-CSCL, MCIPS, SCMP, Director, Strategic Procurement Services – Queen’s University

  • Sandra Nelson, Executive Director, University Procurement – University of Toronto

9:40 – 10:40

PLENARY

From Compliance to Leadership: Advancing Public Procurement in Light of the Gallant Commission

  • Francois Emond, Executive Director – CPPC
  • Kimberley Murphy, Manager of Procurement Engagement – Nova Scotia Procurement Services & President – CPPC BOD

10:45 – 10:55

Refreshment Break

11:00 – 12:00

CLOSING PLENARY

Lessons from the Trenches

  • Procurement professionals with a story to tell

12:05 – 12:15

Closing Remarks



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CPPC Connect 2026

CPPC Connect, held in conjunction with the CPPC Forum on May 5, 2026, offers suppliers an exclusive opportunity to build direct relationships with procurement professionals from leading public organizations, the nation’s key buyers of goods and services. This event is designed to help you connect directly with public procurement professionals through one-on-one meetings, creating a space for meaningful conversations and strategic partnerships.

It’s a unique chance for suppliers to engage with influential procurement leaders from across the country.

Find out more…

 

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your leading expertise in the industry by becoming a sponsor of our Public Procurement Forum. This opportunity will help enhance your reputation within the public procurement community and provide you with increased visibility throughout the event. Each sponsorship tier offers unique benefits, such as increased visibility, networking opportunities, and promotional reach during the Forum.

Find out more…

 

 

Venue

Fredericton Convention Centre

670 Queen Street
Fredericton NB
E3B 1C2
(506) 460-2770

 

 

Accomodations

Hilton Garden Inn Fredericton

620 Queen Street
Fredericton, NB
E3B 1C2
(506) 999-1551

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROOM BLOCK FOR THIS HOTEL IS FULLY BOOKED.

Staying at the host hotel helps the CPPC meet its contractual obligations, therefore keep registration fees down. Take advantage of the convenience, camaraderie and savings by staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Fredericton. The event will take place at the Fredericton Convention Centre. Attendees choosing alternate accommodations from the one offered will be assessed a $150 surcharge on their registration fee. In your registration process you will be asked to provide your hotel reservation confirmation number so please make sure you complete your hotel reservation first. To confirm your reservation at the Hilton Garden Inn Fredericton, please call 1-506-999-1551 and mention the following event name: 2026 CPPC Annual Forum. Please note that all reservations must be made no later than April 10 in order to be eligible for special conference rates. 

Local attendees: If you plan to commute daily and live within a 100 kilometer radius of any of the two proposed hotels, please include as part of your registration the commute mileage (one way) when registering and you will not be assessed of a 150$ surcharge.

Room Sharing: Attendees sharing a room at any of the two hotels must provide a confirmation number and list all names on reservation for verification and you will not be assessed of a 150$ surcharge.

Cancellation Policy: Two weeks before the arrival, one night will be charged to the credit card and this is non-refundable. Cancelling of your guestroom must be done 48 hours in advance.

 

***Accommodation Update

Please note that our room block at the accompanying hotel is currently fully booked.

As of the time this message is being posted, limited rooms are available at the Crowne Plaza Fredericton, conveniently located across the street from the Fredericton Convention Centre (FCC).

A courtesy rate booking link has been created for attendees requiring accommodation. Rooms will be held until the booking cut‑off date of April 23.

👉 Booking link: https://rebrand.ly/CR-CPPC-2026

Crowne Plaza Fredericton

📍 659 Queen Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 1C4

📞 (506) 455‑3371

 

Transportation to Fredericton

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Valid Travel Period: April 26 – May 13, 2026

Destination: Fredericton (YFC)

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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation requests must be sent by email to [email protected].  A full refund minus a $50 administrative fee will be issued for cancellations received before April 24, 2026.

No cancellations will be accepted by phone. No refunds after this date.

 

 

Contact

Joannie Blais
Executive Assistant, Canadian Public Procurement Council
📞 (418) 230-3968
📧 [email protected]