NIGP Forum 2025 - FAQs
FAQs

NIGP Forum 2025

Forum 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We heard you loud and clear. That’s why we’ve organized your common questions on a single page. Here are solutions, answers, contact details and vital information that can help you make more informed decisions and choices about attending NIGP Forum 2025.

GENERAL IN PERSON

Where will the in-person Forum take place? 
All Forum activities will be held at the Colorado Convention Center, located at 700 14th Street, Denver, Colorado 80202. The exception is the Social Event, which will take place on Sunday, July 27 at the Downtown Aquarium, located at 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211. 

Which airport do I fly into? 
The nearest airport to the Colorado Convention Center is Denver International Airport (DEN) located 25 miles from the Colorado Convention Center.  

Where should I stay?
There are six hotels with room blocks available exclusively to NIGP Forum participants: The Hyatt Regency Denver, Hyatt Place Denver Downtown, Grant Hyatt, Embassy Suites, Tru by Hilton, and Home2 Suites by Hilton. Some hotels now have limited availability so check our website and reserve your room via our reservation links.  

How do I get to the hotels from the airport?

RTD Rail and Bus Services: The Regional Transportation District (RTD) provides comprehensive rail and bus service throughout Denver. The A Line rail service connects the airport to Union Station. 

Taxi: Taxis are readily available at the airport. You can find taxi stands outside of the baggage claim area on Level 5. 

Uber/Lyft: Pick-up areas for rideshares at Denver International Airport are on Level 5, Island 5, outside doors 506–510 (east side) and 507–511 (west side). 

For more detailed information on ground transportation, please visit Denver’s RTD website. 

What is included in my registration?
Each of the 2025 Forum experiences are unique, and there are several registration packages available, particularly for the in-person experience. If you register for the full registration, all forum sessions, access to the products expo, lunch and reception in Expo Hall, Awards lunch on Sunday and Monday evening social event are included in your fee. Daily tickets allow access to functions scheduled only for that day. Both in-person and virtual registrants receive access to the virtual platform and recordings for 60 days post event.  

Is there a mobile app available and when can I access it?
Yes, there will be a mobile app available this year. The app should be released about two weeks before Forum starts. We highly recommend that you download the app in advance using a high-speed internet connection and start using the app immediately to plan your schedule. We will announce the release of the app on the Forum Nsite Community. 

Where can I find out what companies are exhibiting in Denver?
You can find a current list of exhibiting companies here:  Exhibitors 

Which sessions will be offered virtually? 

All sessions, except entity networking and current conversations will be live streamed, recorded and available on demand for 60 days post Forum.

If I’m attending in-person and a session is closed due to capacity, what alternatives are available? 

All sessions will be live streamed so if the room is closed due to capacity, you can sign into the platform to watch it from a mobile device or laptop. You can also choose to attend a different session and watch the recording of the session you missed later. 

In what time zone do live sessions take place? 

All sessions will take place live in Mountain Daylight Time.  

 If I’m participating virtually, how can I actively participate in sessions?  

The virtual platform includes a text chat where you can interact with others, make comments and ask questions. There will be a “producer” in each live streamed session that will speak on behalf of the virtual audience during activities or Q&A periods.  

Legal, Negotiations, Contract Management and Construction 

How do the learning paths work?  

There are 4 learning paths, each containing 4 sessions (75 minutes each). Learners build their knowledge, skills, and abilities as they progress through the sessions in a path. An attendee can attend individual session in a path OR attend all the sessions in a path and earn a badge (upon successfully passing an assessment).   

  • Path 1: Legal 
  • Path 2: Negotiations 
  • Path 3: Contract Management by NCMA 
  • Path 4: Construction by CSI 

The learning paths are available in person, live streamed, or on demand for 60 days after Forum. The Forum 2025 Learning Paths are only available to Forum 2025 attendees.  

Do the learning path sessions overlap on the Forum schedule?  

The Construction and Legal paths as well as Negotiations and Contract Managements paths take place at the same time. Therefore, you will be able to attend one of each live. Keep in mind, all the Learning Path sessions are being live streamed and recorded for on demand access for 60 days after Forum.  

Can an individual take a mix of sessions in different learning paths?  

Yes, the sessions in each Forum 2025 Learning Paths are designed to be standalone learning opportunities that can be taken individually or taken together (stacked) to earn a badge (upon successfully passing an assessment).   

Is there a limit of attendees for the learning paths?  

No, there is no limit on the number attendees that may attend learning path sessions. Note that all session rooms will be set to accommodate the maximum number of participants that safely fit in the room and as approved by the Fire Marshall. For sessions that close due to capacity, participants can watch the live stream in one of our overflow rooms (located near the meeting rooms) or view the recording of the session on demand up to 60 days after Forum. There are no capacity limits for virtual participation.   

Is the badge earned for a learning path equivalent to a Pathways Specialization badge?  

The Forum 2025 Learning Paths badges progress the learner through various aspects of the topic and range from foundation to some advanced content. All of the Forum 2025 Learning Paths are a total of 5 hours. The Specialization badges primarily focus on advanced content with an intensive exploration of the topic. They are longer in duration – ranging anywhere from 8 hours to 20+ hours depending on the specific topic.   

NIGP Learning Path badges, earned by attending all four designated sessions within a specific path at Forum and successfully passing an assessment. Both badges require participants to demonstrate their knowledge through assessments; however, Learning Path badges specifically recognize concentrated engagement during Forum events. In contrast, Pathways Specialization badges, offered independently of Forum, require a deeper, more comprehensive exploration of a procurement topic, typically involving 8 to over 20 hours of focused learning. 

How exactly do the assessments work following successful attendance of all the sessions in a learning path?  

All Forum 2025 registrants will be enrolled into the learning path recordings in Aspire. This allows you to view the learning path sessions you missed. Once all the recordings have been viewed, an assessment will become available in Aspire. If you view all the recordings live and do not wish to rewatch a recording, you can simply click through the recordings to access the path assessment. Upon completion of the path assessment, you will be awarded a badge in Aspire. The Learning Paths will be available in your Aspire for 60 days post conference. 

Are all Forum 2025 Learning Paths sessions included in the registration cost of Forum?  

Yes, all Forum 2025 Learning Path sessions are included in the registration cost of Forum.