CollegeBuys Event: Northern Regional Fall Forum
Join us for our upcoming Fall Forum at Chabot College!
Built to foster dynamic learning and teamwork, these sessions bring together procurement, technology, facilities, and business services experts alongside industry partners. It’s a fantastic opportunity to share expertise and build meaningful professional relationships. We’ll also have an intimate sponsor exhibit hall to allow for face-to-face time with systemwide corporate partners.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Agenda
Please note that agenda timing and topics are subject to change.
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
LIGHT BREAKFAST
9:00 – 9:05 a.m.
Introduction
Jennifer Keiper, FoundationCCC
9:05 – 9:15 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
Jamal Cooks, President, Chabot College
9:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Attendee Introductions
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Setting Up Shop: What to do as a Senior, Lead, or Supervisor of a Purchasing Department
Garth Kwiecien, San Francisco CCD
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
Buy Together, Contract Smarter: Evaluating Cooperative Software Contracts for California Community College Districts
Chris Fallon, LCW
10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
NETWORKING BREAK
11:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Lessons Learned: A Recap of 27 Years in CCC Procurement
Ben Cayabyab, Contra Costa CCD
11:45 – 12:15 p.m.
Prevailing Wage and Furniture Installation
Deidree Sakai, DWK
12:15 – 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Legislative Update
Rebekah Kalleen, CCFC
1:30 – 1:45 p.m.
CollegeBuys Update
Jorge Burwick, FoundationCCC
1:45 – 2:00 p.m.
BREAK
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Roundtable