Procurement
Futures
The procurement landscape in Wales is changing fast — driven by new legislation, growing sustainability commitments, evolving social value expectations, and a workforce that needs to develop new capabilities. This zone looks ahead, equipping procurement professionals with the strategic insight and policy understanding they need to lead with confidence.
Zone Sessions & Topics Overview
Welsh Procurement Policy & Legislation
An authoritative overview of the current Welsh procurement legislative framework — including the Procurement Act, Wales-specific policy developments, and what changes are on the horizon. Essential knowledge for every procurement professional operating in Wales.
Sustainability & Net-Zero Procurement
How are Welsh public sector organisations embedding net-zero commitments into their procurement decisions? This session examines whole-life costing, carbon measurement, green procurement frameworks, and the practical steps towards truly sustainable supply chains.
Social Value & the Well-being of Future Generations Act
Wales' Well-being of Future Generations Act sets a unique legislative context for procurement. This session explores how buyers are translating the Act's goals into practical procurement decisions — and what it means for suppliers operating in the Welsh public sector.
Workforce Development & Skills Pipelines
What skills will the Welsh procurement workforce need over the next five years — and how are organisations developing them? This session covers professional development pathways, apprenticeships, the CIPS framework, and building future procurement capability.
Economic Growth Through Strategic Procurement
Public procurement can be a powerful driver of economic growth. This session explores how strategic procurement decisions — from anchoring spend locally to supporting Welsh businesses — contribute to Wales' wider economic ambitions and the £10.7bn public marketplace.
Procurement Transformation: Leading Change
What does it take to lead meaningful procurement transformation in a large public sector organisation? Senior leaders share what they've learned about culture change, stakeholder buy-in, and embedding new approaches that last — and what the next generation of procurement leaders need to know.
Who Should Attend This Zone
Built for
Strategic &
Policy Leaders
Session Formats
Presentations
Expert-led sessions from senior procurement leaders and policy makers
Workshops
Practical, participatory sessions developing real skills and addressing live challenges
Case Studies
Real-world examples from Welsh public sector organisations demonstrating impact
Panel Discussions
Open conversations bringing multiple perspectives together on key issues