The Bay Area Procurement Alliance (BAPA) is very excited to invite you to join its inaugural meeting and networking session on October 2, 2024. This engaging event will include presentations, panel discussions, interactive activities focused on the current trends in procurement and related topics, along with ample networking opportunities. Presenters at the event:
• Maria Agrusa, County Procurement Officer, Orange County (Keynote Speaker)
• Mariel Reid, Founder and CEO of Pavilion
• Anne Jordan, Partnerships, Pavilion
• Albert Gehami, Privacy Officer, City of San Jose
• Khaled Tawfik, Director and Chief Information Officer, City of San Jose
Visit Presenters' Profiles.docx or the BAPA Event Page to view the presenters’ profiles
Please take a moment to complete the registration form at https://forms.office.com/g/MNxFVtbBfh and indicate your attendance preference. This will allow them to plan accordingly.
Given the networking nature of this event, they strongly encourage in-person attendance. However, for those unable to attend in person, a Zoom link for virtual participation is provided below.
In-Person Attendance:
City Hall Rotunda
City of San Jose
200 E Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95113
Virtual Attendance:
Zoom Link for Virtual Access: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/92938811616
Event Schedule (The final agenda will be available on the BAPA Event Page two weeks prior to the event date):
09:30 A.M.: Coffee+Connection
10:00 A.M.: Presentations, Panel Discussions, & Networking
01:00 P.M.: No-host lunch and more networking at Home Eats, 88 S 4th Street, San Jose
Parking: Free parking is available at the following locations. Bring your tickets in to be validated.
• City Hall garage, accessible via S 6th Street between E San Carlos and E San Fernando
• 4th Street Garage at 88 S 4th Street, San Jose
Please feel free to share this invitation with any of your colleagues you feel should join the event.
For further information, visit the BAPA Event Page, or contact BAPA@sanjoseca.gov