Leveraging Innovation September 12-14, 2017 Sponsored by: USDA Food & Nutrition Service

Purpose of Presentation Provide overview of 2017 CNAAT National Training Discuss Industry involvement and limitations

2017 CNAAT Overview Empower State agencies with greater knowledge and skills in project management, procurement, contract management and other program issues related to IT projects Provide venue for collaboration between State agencies, Child Nutrition State system IT Industry, and FNS

Background CN State Systems Workgroup has been meeting annually since 2011 to identify system-related priorities for CN State agencies Current priority projects include-- data/systems baseline study and annual training (CNAAT)

Location & Dates When: Sept 12-14, 2017 Where: Westin Westminster 10600 Westminster Boulevard Westminster, CO 80020 CNAAT Website: https://www.regonline.com/CNAAT2017

Other Sessions Tuesday, Sept 12 Opening General Session Keynote Speaker Table Talks / Demonstrations State Agency Closed Session with USDA IT Industry Closed Session with USDA

Other Sessions Wednesday, Sept 13 Demonstration Session (Industry & States) Table Talks State Agency Collaboration Session (closed)

Other Sessions Thursday, Sept 14 USDA Updates - General Session Featured Speaker Cindy Long State Successful Practice Awards Table Talks / Demonstrations Closing Listening Session

Session Attendance Vendor staff may go to any session except the 2 State agency closed sessions All training workshops and demonstrations are open to all participants Session layout

Session Attendance

Session Attendance No limitation on attendance this year $100 registration fee if register by Aug 22 $150 registration fee if register after Aug 22 Can register on site

Session Attendance No limitation on attendance this year $100 registration fee if register by Aug 21 $150 registration fee if register after Aug 21

Limitations No one will be allowed to engage in Any type of promotional marketing Selling or promoting company products or services Distributing any products or merchandise Including any company branding or product names and information in presentation slides, handouts, or training materials

Vendor Demonstrations Wednesday morning opening session Vendors may demonstrate systems/software for State agency operations (not local operations) for educational purposes only No active promotion of products or services May provide business card or plain 1-page bulleted fact sheet of product features with company contact info

Come Network with Us This year’s event is our 3rd experiment with bringing everyone together for this type of training. Bring your energy, knowledge and collaborative spirit to the table Let us know subject matter you would like to discuss during the USDA-Industry closed session on Tuesday afternoon

Come Network with Us Participate! Come be part of the conversations Take part in the demonstrations Tell us what you think – how we can work together to make each CNAAT better for all!

Come Network with Us Logistics and Registration Questions: Email: CNAAT@explorepsa.com 1-800-671-5945 Training Content Questions: Email: cnstatesystems@fns.usda.gov Registration: https://www.regonline.com/CNAAT2017