National Association of State Procurement Officials
The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), Inc. was formally established on January 29, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. NASPO is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories of the United States. NASPO is an organization that helps its members achieve success as public procurement leaders through promotion of best practices, education, professional development, research, and innovative procurement strategies. NASPO, NASPO ValuePoint, Procurement U, NASPO Pulse Blog, NASPO Pulse Podcast, NASPO Academic & Strategic Partnerships, NASPO ValuePoint Contract Leads Conference, NASPO Legal Education, Elevating the Public Procurement Profession, and Your Strategic Partner for Public Procurement Solutions are registered trademarks of the National Association of State Procurement Officials, Inc. All rights reserved.www.naspo.org
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Nov 6, 2026
Dustin LanierHOST
Great insights for organizations working to balance strategy with limited resources.
Dustin LanierHOST
And finally, what are the trends shaping state procurement these days? NASPO highlights five trends from its survey of state procurement practices, including AI adoption, e-procurement investments, hybrid work, and sustainable purchasing.
Dustin LanierHOST
A useful look at how state procurement offices are evolving and where the profession will be heading next.
Dustin LanierHOST
Ahead, it's a busy November.
Dustin LanierHOST
And from time to time, I record an audio companion, which is what you're listening to now.
Dustin LanierHOST
So first, NASPO is hosting a legacy and leadership webinar on Tuesday, October 27th at 1100.
Dustin LanierHOST
2 p.m. Eastern, focused on building the next generation of public procurement professionals.
Dustin LanierHOST
Steve Berg, Bob Gleason, Dave Gregan, and Jody Cragen will discuss developing talent, transferring institutional knowledge, and preparing future leaders.