FORUM REGISTRATION
Forum2025 Registration is Closed:
Join us as Forum2025 returns to the Virginia Beach Convention Center from November 16–19, 2025!
Don't miss this premier three-day procurement conference filled with learning, networking, and collaboration with industry experts and peers.
Forum registration options include:
- In-Person - For those attending in person at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.
- Virtual On-Demand - For those who seek to watch the recorded Forum sessions when released on the VIP LMS after Forum concludes.
Registration Pricing:
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Regular Registration, May 16 – October 3: $875
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Late Registration, October 4 – October 17: $975
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*Attendance fee does not include costs for travel, incidentals, accommodations, or meals not provided by the event. Cancellation fees apply to requests received after regular registration closes.
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Attendance Package
Review the Forum2025 Attendance Package to learn about what is included with registration, such as sessions, meals, Supplier Connect, giveaways, virtual access, credit hours, and more.
Registration is closed:
View the Registration Instructions to access the registration link and how-tos, including a link to book your hotel* at the end of the instructions document.
*We've secured special rates at select hotels near the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Explore our list of partner accommodations and book with the link included in the instructions document to ensure you are included in the hotel block for Forum.
In-Person or Virtual?
Join us for three days of learning, networking, and connecting with 600+ procurement professionals and supplier partners — or take advantage of our flexible Virtual All-Access Pass and earn your recertification hours on your own schedule.
Choose Your Best Fit — In-Person or Virtual!
In-Person - For those attending in person at the Virginia Beach Convention Center:
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3 days live sessions, 600+ peers, interactive networking
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Hands-on workshops & top-rated speakers
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Lunch Monday & Tuesday, daily refreshment breaks (3 days)
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VIP giveaways while supplies last
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Access to discounted hotel blocks at GSA rates
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Live Supplier Connect event & matchmaking (2 credit hours - in-person only!)
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Up to 15 hours of VCA/O/M/ARM recertification credit
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Virtual All-Access Pass
- App
- Supplier Connect List
- Files and handouts
- LMS access until 6/30/2026 with over 30 credit hours.
Virtual On-Demand - For those who seek to watch the recorded Forum sessions when released on the VIP LMS after Forum concludes:
- No travel required — complete flexibility
- Access all non-interactive recorded sessions and session media on-demand
- 30+ credit hours available through June 30, 2026
Note: Forum is not live-streamed. Virtual access begins after the in-person event.
Whether you thrive on the energy of being there in person or need the flexibility to learn on your own time, Forum2025 gives you the best of both worlds.
Join us live in Virginia Beach to connect face-to-face — or choose our Virtual On-Demand option to earn your credits when it works for you. Both options deliver the same high-quality content and value, but with different benefits, time commitments, and costs to consider.
Here’s a quick side-by-side to help you choose what works best for you and your agency.
Stay in the Loop!
Be the first to know about registration, schedules, speakers, hotels, FAQs, and Supplier Connect and exclusive event details. Subscribe to the VIP mailing list or follow the Virginia Institute of Procurement on LinkedIn.