Procurement Conferences: Virtual Events Flavor of the Season

Conferences are a great place for networking. However, with travel practically coming to a standstill, it will take a while before physical events get going again.

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Procurement Conferences: Virtual Events Flavor of the Season

Conferences are a great place for networking. However, with travel practically coming to a standstill, it will take a while before physical events get going again.

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