2026 Regional Connect (Los Angeles)
Agenda
Thursday, May 28
9:00 – 9:45 AM | Registration
Refreshments and networking as participants arrive and connect with peers across sectors.
9:45 – 10:00 AM | Welcome
Opening remarks from SPLC leadership and venue host, Steelcase, to set the stage for the day and highlight the goals of the Regional Connect.
10:00 – 11:00 AM | Keynote: Regional Leadership in Sustainable Procurement
Regional leadership discusses how procurement strategies are advancing climate action, economic resilience, and supply chain transformation.
11:00 – 11:15 AM | Coffee + Connect Break
11:15 – 12:00 PM | Concurrent Sessions
- Track A | Sustainable Procurement in Practice
- Track B | Sustainable Procurement in Practice
These sessions explore current priorities, emerging challenges, and practical approaches shaping sustainable procurement today. Speakers will share perspectives and insights from their work advancing sustainability across supply chains and organizations. Participants will gain ideas and strategies they can apply within their own procurement and sustainability initiatives. Speakers to be announced soon.
12:00 – 1:30 PM | Shared Table Lunch & Peer Networking
An intentionally designed networking lunch encouraging cross-sector dialogue and connection among practitioners.
1:30 – 1:45 PM | SPLC Community Showcase
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Peer Learning Circles
Facilitated small-group discussions where practitioners share current challenges, lessons learned, and strategies in sustainable procurement.
2:30 – 2:45 PM | Coffee + Connect Break
2:45 – 3:30 PM | Concurrent Sessions
- Track A | Sustainable Procurement in Practice
- Track B | Sustainable Procurement in Practice
These sessions explore current priorities, emerging challenges, and practical approaches shaping sustainable procurement today. Speakers will share perspectives and insights from their work advancing sustainability across supply chains and organizations. Participants will gain ideas and strategies they can apply within their own procurement and sustainability initiatives. Speakers to be announced soon.
3:30 – 3:45 PM | Closing Reflections & Community Connections
Key insights from the day and opportunities to stay engaged through SPLC’s community and upcoming events.
4:00 PM | Networking Reception (Off-site)
Registration Fees
| SPLC Member Pricing | |
| Corporation | $500 |
| Public Sector/Higher Ed | $400 |
| Non Member Pricing | |
| Corporation | $600 |
| Public Sector/Higher Ed | $500 |
Event Ticket Policy
This policy outlines the terms and conditions for event ticket purchases, including membership discounts, refunds, and transfers.
Membership Discount Policy
To receive any membership discount, your membership must be current at the time of event registration.
- If your membership has lapsed when you register, the discount will not apply.
- If your membership lapses after you have successfully registered and applied the discount, you will still retain the discount. This is because your eligibility is based on your membership status at the moment of transaction.
Refund and Transfer Policy
Please note that all ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
- Ticket Transfers: If you are unable to attend the event, you may transfer your ticket to another individual. To do so, you must notify us at events@sustainablepurchasing.org at least 48 hours before the event begins.
- Event Cancellation: In the unlikely event that the program is canceled by the organizers, all ticket holders will receive a full refund.
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