Watch the January 2026 Buying Blue CoP recording and read the Q&A

Over 500 people attended the latest Buying Blue Community of Practice webinar to learn more about the following topics:

• • Phase 2 of the Procurement Optimization Program, the ongoing pouring rights evaluation and the spring Travel Supplier Showcase. Register for one of the Pouring Rights Town Hall webinars
    • • February 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
      • February 18, 2026, from 1 to 2:15 p.m.
  • Travel & expense updates—Recent enhancements to Emburse Enterprise, Collegiate Travel Planner’s Lightning tool updates, and an update on the upcoming changes to buying from local restaurants.
  • Digital accessibility—How the Disability Equity Office is partnering with Procurement Services to support equitable access to our programs, services, and products and ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.

If you weren’t able to attend the CoP webinar, the resources below offer a variety of ways to learn more about the topics covered at the event:

• • Watch the recording.
  • Review the presentation.
  • Read the Q&A. 

Information about the CoP, including materials from previous events, can be found on the Buying Blue section of our website. You can sign up to receive information about the CoP and future events via MCommunity.