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2027 Area 8 Regional Spring Conference

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NIGP Area 8 Spring Conference and Vendor Showcase


In person only at

Heathman Lodge

7801 NE Greenwood Drive, Vancouver, WA

April 28-30, 2027

Early Bird Registration Rate now until February 28th is $349
Post Early Bird Registration Rate effective March 1st is $399
Lodging reservations must be made by Wednesday, April 7th to secure the room block rate!





We still need your help to make it a success! We are currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to fill several key roles! If you are interested in helping out, please review the list of specific needs below and reach out directly to the corresponding committee chair(s). We thank you so much for your time and dedication, we truly could not pull off this conference without our incredible volunteers!

  • Community involvement
    • Participate planning the activities for the event (a few months)
    • Helping to coordinate the activities during the conference (about two days)
    • Reach out to: Anna Vogel (anna.vogel@cityofvancouver.us)
  • Communications
    • Procurement of gifts (speakers and planning committee) (short term)
    • Support flyer creation and related documents (a few months)
    • Conference on-site assistance (about two days)
    • Contact: Ginny Justiniano (gjustiniano@kingcounty.gov) or Stacy Hupp (stacy.hupp@commtrans.org)
  • Education
    • Speaker outreach (a few months)
    • Session coordination (a fewdays)
    • Contact: Magan Waltari (mwaltari@nigp.org)
  • Events
    • Onsite coordination(a fewdays)
    • Photographer (a fewdays)
    • Post-event feedback collection and reporting (a fewdays)
    • Event facilitator (mic running, greeting and guiding speakers) (a fewdays)
    • Venue IT/software setup and management (a fewdays)
    • Contact: Vivian Nguyen (vinguyen@kingcounty.gov)
  • Social Activities
  • Sponsorship
    • Sponsorship outreach (a few months)
    • Track contributions and produce acknowledgement materials (a few months)
    • On-site coordination for the trade show (a fewdays)
    • Contact: Julie Denton (julie.denton@cityofvancouver

Any other volunteer opportunity questions, please feel free to contact Stacia Wasmundt atsecretary@wanigp.org
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Stay tuned for more information on how to donate.   We will update this page as soon as it is available.  

ATTENTION Vendors, Suppliers, Consultants, Contractors:

Become a Sponsor of the NIGP Area 8 Conference

Partner with us as a sponsor of the NIGP Area 8 Conference and showcase your organization to public procurement professionals from across the region. This conference provides a unique opportunity to increase your visibility, build valuable relationships, and connect directly with decision-makers in government purchasing and procurement.

We offer a variety of sponsorship levels to meet your marketing goals and budget, including:

  • Diamond Sponsor (Premier Sponsorship)
  • Gold Sponsor
  • Silver Sponsor
  • Bronze Sponsor
  • Non-Attendee Sponsor options for organizations that wish to support the conference without exhibiting onsite

In addition to our sponsorship packages, we offer a variety of à la carte sponsorship opportunities, allowing you to customize your participation and maximize your brand exposure. Available options include sponsoring:

  • Educational sessions
  • Audio/visual services
  • Coffee and refreshment breaks
  • Special conference events
  • And more

These sponsorships help enhance the attendee experience while providing additional visibility for your organization throughout the conference.


Ready to Sponsor?

Click here to review the available sponsorship opportunities and the benefits included with each level.

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To book your Hotel room: Please mention the Group Name: Washington State Chapter NIGP and request the Group Rate so the room block is credited correctly.

 

Reservations can be made by calling 360‑254‑3100 or Click Here !

  • Guests must provide a credit card when booking to guarantee their reservation.
  • This card guarantees the room only; guests will provide a payment card upon arrival for their own charges. 

Room Rates

  • $99.00 per night (single or double occupancy)
  • $10.00 for each additional person

A nightly $15.00 facilities fee applies. It includes:

  • Parking
  • Pool, sauna, gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wi‑Fi
  • Subject to 8.8% sales tax.

 

Date and Time

Wednesday, April 28, 2027, 8:00 AM until Friday, April 30, 2027, 5:00 PM

Location

The Heathman Lodge
7801 NE Greenwood Drive
Vancouver, WA  98662
USA
360-816-0507
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Event Contact(s)

Stacia N Wasmundt
Volunteer Coordinator


Julie Denton
Sponsorship Chair


Ginny Justiniano
Communications Co- Chair


Samantha Miller
Planning Committee Chair
509-664-7638 (p)


Vivian Nguyen
Events Committee Chair


Anna Vogel
Community Involvement Chair

Category

Spring Conference

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration modifications are permitted until Tuesday, April 13, 2027 at 6:00 AM
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Monday, April 12, 2027 at 12:00 PM

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$349.00
Post Early Bird Registrant
$399.00
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