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UB Business Day consists of 30 sessions across five time slots throughout the day by numerous presenters. Session descriptions for each time slot are below.
Use this checklist to keep track of which sessions you registered for.
Join us for a look at where UB's mail and package operations stand today and where they're headed. We'll recap recent updates before turning to what's next: modernized package tracking software, expanded locker capacity and how campus delivery logistics are effected by industry trends. The session closes with a Q&A focused on gathering your feedback about the current delivery system — what's working, what isn't and what you'd like to see improved.
This session explores UB’s Contract to Payment process for goods and services, launched in January 2026, and how it is strengthening procurement outcomes across campus. Participants will gain a clear view of how procurements move from contract execution through purchase order and payment, along with key roles, tools, and touchpoints that support efficiency, drive value, and strengthen the customer experience.
This session highlights UB’s Source to Contract process for procuring goods and services, launched in January 2026, and how it is strengthening procurement outcomes across campus. Participants will get a clear view of the end to end workflow, collaboration with stakeholders, current sourcing initiatives, and the roadmap for continued improvements focused on service and transparency.
What workforce trends will have the greatest impact on organizations over the next decade? We will examine current labor market conditions, workforce aging, talent shortages, AI-driven change, and evolving employee expectations, providing leaders with data-driven insights to inform talent and workforce strategies.
What you purchase has an impact on our world because of the materials it is made of, how it is made, and how it is disposed. That is why procurement is a large piece of the University's Climate Action Plan. This session will take a look at New York State guidance and regulations on sustainable products, internal efforts on assessing our sustainable spend, and how UB Sustainability can help you make your office better for the environment.
Join UBIT to discover practical tips and time-saving tricks to get more out of the technology you use every day. This session will highlight useful features and best practices in Microsoft 365, Zoom, and Box to help you work more efficiently, stay organized, and collaborate with ease. Whether you're looking to streamline everyday tasks or uncover features you didn't know existed, you'll leave with new tools and techniques you can put to work right away.