KCRPE Update: After careful consideration and discussions among all three participating chapters, the difficult decision has been made to cancel the KCRPE event scheduled for October 14–16, 2026. This decision was not made lightly. The chapters remained committed to making the event a success; however, due to timing challenges and a lack of available resources necessary to adequately plan and execute the conference, it became clear that moving forward would not allow us to provide the quality experience our members deserve.
As a result of the cancellation, the chapters incurred hotel cancellation costs. In the spirit of partnership and shared responsibility, all three chapters have agreed to divide and cover those expenses equally. We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we navigate this challenging decision.
While all three chapters are disappointed that we will not have the opportunity to gather collectively this year, we believe this decision is in the best interest of our organizations and members. We recognize the value that KCRPE provides through education, networking, and collaboration, and we look forward to exploring future opportunities to bring all chapters together.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to KAPPP and the procurement profession. We hope you will continue to find value in your KAPPP membership and join us at KAPPP's Winter Membership Meeting. We look forward to connecting with you there and continuing to provide opportunities for professional development, networking, and collaboration.