Procurement Wales Conference

The Procurement Wales Conference, supported by the Welsh Government, will bring together leading experts from across Wales’ procurement community to explore the evolving landscape of public sector procurement. 

Discussions will focus on key themes such as social value, sustainability, innovation, and supplier diversity, alongside strategies to enhance efficiency, transparency, and resilience in supply chains. The conference will also address current marketplace challenges and objectives, providing valuable insights into how procurement can drive economic growth and support Welsh communities.

Procurement Wales Conference Speakers

Procurex Wales Conference Agenda

Agendas are subject to change

10.00 -10.05
Welcome Address
Speakers
Dot Davies

Presenter and Broadcaster

10.05 - 10.15
Ministerial Address
Speakers
Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language

Welsh Government

10.15 - 10.45
Keynote Address
Speakers
Simon Brindle

Director of Commercial and Procurement

Welsh Government

10.45 - 11.30
Speakers
Simon Brindle

Director of Commercial and Procurement

Welsh Government

Professor Jane Lynch

Centre of Public Value Procurement

Cardiff University

Chris Williams

Head of Commercial Services

Swansea Council

Jonathan Irvine

Director of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics & Transport

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP)

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11:30- 12:00
Speakers
Sue Hurrell

Head of Fair Work Procurement

Welsh Government

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12:35 - 13:05
Speakers
Carl Thomas

Implementation & Governance Lead

Welsh Government

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13:05 - 13:35