Registration
October 28 & 29, 2026
Empire State Plaza Convention Center
Registration Types & Pricing
Attendee
- Public Sector: Complimentary (must have a government email address)
- Small Business: $112.00
- Private Sector and Non-Profit: $200.00
Exhibitor
- Event Exhibitors: 2 complimentary per booth, additional exhibitors $112.00.
Exhibitor registration should be completed through the exhibitor portal, not by using the registration link above. To register as an exhibitor, click here to purchase a booth. Once your booth has been purchased, an exhibitor portal link will be emailed to all company contacts. The portal will include a registration tab where you can complete exhibitor registration.
What You Will Learn
New York State’s annual GOVBUY conference provides a platform for public procurement stakeholders to collaborate, and gain insight into the variety of the state’s centralized contracts, while driving sustainable procurement practices that benefit New Yorkers. Over 30 sessions and workshops will explore:
Purchasing in New York State
Learn about the procurement methods available to state agencies, municipalities, school districts, nonprofits, and other authorized contract users.
Go Green! Sustainable Procurement Using OGS Contracts
Learn about the latest green purchasing options available through OGS contracts, including green cleaning products, recycled copy paper, EPEAT-certified computers, electric vehicles (EVs), EV charging stations and more.
Procurement Rules for Local Governments and School Districts
Overview of the exceptions to competitive bidding under General Municipal Law, Section 103, including professional services, emergency contracts, and “piggybacking” on certain governmental contracts, as well as a discussion of contracts below the statutory dollar threshold.
Preferred Sources Buying Strategies
Learn how to procure goods and services from Corcraft, the New York State Preferred Sources Program (NYSPSP), and New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID).
PBITS, HBITS, and Umbrella Contracts: The Contract Trifecta for Optimizing Your IT Service Procurements
Learn the most efficient way to procure IT Services using Project-Based IT Services (PBITS), Hourly Based IT Services (HBITS), and the Umbrella Manufacturer and Distributor contracts.
Contract Management
What happens after the solicitation is over and the contract is approved? Contract management is a key and time-consuming part of the overall contract life cycle. Whether it’s contract assignments, price changes, or holding the vendor accountable, contract management activities ensure the contract continues to work for the program and the organization. OGS experts will share some contract management activities and other strategies for effectively overseeing contracts after they have been awarded.
Program
GOVBUY is a two-day event that will provide valuable information to government and business professionals on OGS centralized contracts and many other topics related to procurement management and innovation.
Cancellations
To cancel your registration at any time, please email govbuy@eventpowersupport.com.
Questions?
Please contact govbuy@eventpowersupport.com or (772) 732-1387.