Ontario Public Buyers Association. Official Chapter of NIGP
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Established in 1958, the Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) offers organizations meaningful opportunities to engage with public procurement professionals across Ontario and Canada. Through conferences, learning programs, leadership initiatives, and year-round communications, OPBA provides trusted, high-quality environments for visibility, connection, and professional alignment.

This page serves as a starting point to explore OPBA's sponsorship and partnership opportunities. Each opportunity is designed to support the profession while offering sponsors clear, credible, and well-defined engagement with our audience.

Year-Round Sponsorship Opportunities

OPBA offers a range of year-round sponsorship opportunities designed for organizations seeking sustained visibility and alignment with professional development, leadership programming, and member engagement across the public procurement community.

These opportunities span learning programs delivered through OPBA's Public Procurement Learning Lab (PPLL), leadership initiatives, mentorship, communications, and ongoing engagement beyond individual events.

Includes learning, leadership, mentorship, and communication-based sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities

Conference & Event Sponsorships

OPBA hosts several flagship events throughout the year, each with its own objectives, audience focus, and dedicated sponsorship opportunities.

OPBA Annual Conference & Tradeshow
OPBA's largest event, bringing together public procurement professionals for education, networking, and engagement with exhibitors showcasing innovative solutions.

Caveat Emptor Golf Tournament
A standalone, pre-conference networking event focused on relationship-building in a relaxed, social setting.

Reverse Vendor Tradeshow (RVT)
A unique, supplier-focused event that reverses the traditional tradeshow model, giving public agencies a platform to share information and connect directly with vendors.

Each event offers its own sponsorship package, timelines, and availability.

Learning & Professional Development Partnerships (PPLL)

Education and professional development sponsorships are delivered through OPBA’s Public Procurement Learning Lab (PPLL)—OPBA's national learning hub supporting public procurement professionals across Canada.

Current partnership opportunities include:

  • Educational Pro-D Webinars
  • Pro-D Digest Newsletter Sponsorship
  • Public Procurement Pro-D Champion (Webinar Series)
  • Mentorship Program Partner
  • Leadership Day (In-Person Leadership Event)

These opportunities are designed for organizations seeking meaningful alignment with professional learning, leadership development, and workforce capacity-building within the public procurement community.

Year-Round Visibility & Community Support

OPBA also offers limited opportunities for organizations seeking consistent, year-round visibility aligned with member engagement and professional community support.

Examples include:

  • Membership Program Sponsorship
  • Communication-based recognition within OPBA member channels

These opportunities are ideal for organizations committed to long-term relationship-building with the public procurement community.