Contract and Risk Management Zone

Focus: Ensuring regulatory compliance and managing risks in procurement.

  • For Suppliers: Understanding the legal requirements and best practices for compliance. Training sessions could cover topics like ethical procurement, anti-corruption measures and adherence to industry standards.
  • For Buyers: Insights into risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions. Workshops could include risk assessment techniques, developing contingency plans and ensuring compliance with procurement regulations.

Zone Speakers

Contract and Risk Management Zone Agenda

Agendas are subject to change

10:45 - 11:10
Securing the Supply Chain: Cyber Risk and Resilience in Procurement
Speakers
Paul Hall

Head of Cyber and Innovation

Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales

11.40 - 12.05
Introduction to the Wales Procurement Review Unit
Speakers
Carla Lavender

Senior Procurement Review Unit Manager

Welsh Government

12:10 - 12:35
Building Resilient Supply Chains Through Project Bank Accounts: Policy Re-Launch
Speakers
Lewis Crump

Commercial Policy Support Officer

Welsh Government

13:30 - 13:55
Contract Management for Non-Specialists
Speakers
Catherine Lund

Procurement Director

University of South Wales

14:00 - 14:25
Reserved Contracts in Practice: Unlocking Opportunities for Welsh SMEs and VCSEs
14:30 - 14:55
Exploring Procurement Skills in Wales
Speakers
Scott Parfitt

Senior Lecturer in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

University of South Wales