2026 EdPAC Buyer's Workshop

An all-day seminar filled with public procurement training specific to Utah school districts and charter schools.
About this Event

Welcome to the 2026 EdPAC Buyer's Workshop!

Join us for an exciting in-person event where you can learn about the latest trends and strategies in purchasing educational products and services. Our workshop will be held at The Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building.

Registration closes September 22, 2026.

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Sign in begins at 8:30 a.m.)

Location: Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building

7905 S Redwood Rd., West Jordan, UT

Parking is available on site at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Services building. Please enter through the north doors of the building. Registration will be at the tables outside the auditorium.

The cost for this event is $26 per person. A buffet lunch will be served. This is an in-person event. There will be no virtual option.

Please contact Amy Christensen at [email protected] with any questions.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
2026 EdPAC Buyer's Workshop
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Sign-in / Continental Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:05 AM
Welcome and Housekeeping Items
Host: Tyler Barnes - Salt Lake City School District
🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:50 AM
"Upcoming Revisions to the Utah Procurement Code and Related Topics"
Host: Rick Straw - Assistant Director State of Utah
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Break
🕑: 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
Breakout Session #1
🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
Breakout Session #2
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:55 PM
Lunch - Pie Pizzeria
🕑: 01:00 AM - 02:00 AM
Breakout Session #3
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
"Cooperative Purchasing for School Districts"
Host: Jared Gardner - Chief Procurement Officer PFx Premier
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Wrap up, Certificate Handout and Badge Return