About the Event

Join UT Austin Procurement Services for a morning showcase focused on Cooperatives and Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) and how they support purchasing at UT Austin. The event features brief presentations from participating organizations and networking with organization representatives.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

• Time: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (CST)

• Location: Thompson Conference Center Austin, Texas

• Cost: Free

• Host: The University of Texas at Austin — Procurement Services

Registration

Register Here: Cooperative and Group Purchasing Showcase Registration

Parking

Registered Participants will receive a parking pass prior to the event for the venue’s dedicated parking area.

Participating Organizations

• Alliance – The University of Texas System Supply Chain Alliance (UTSSCA)

• BuyBoard – The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative

• Choice Partners National Purchasing Cooperative

• Department of Information Resources (DIR)

• E&I Cooperative Services, Inc.

• Pavilion

• Sourcewell

• The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS)

• Vizient

Who Should Attend

Suppliers: Interested in learning how cooperative and GPO contracts work, how to participate, and how to connect with organizations supporting UT Austin purchasing.

UT Austin employees: Participate in purchasing decisions across departments and units. Attend to learn how these contracts could help save time and potentially reduce costs, and to meet supplier and organization representatives during networking.