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

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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Location & Dates
When: Sept 12-14, 2017 Where: Westin Westminster Westminster Boulevard Westminster, CO CNAAT Website:

6. 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

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

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

9. 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

10. Session Attendance

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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!

17. Come Network with Us
Logistics and Registration Questions: Training Content Questions: Registration: