Welsh Government Procurement Conference
The Welsh Government Procurement 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 Agenda
Agendas are subject to change
10:20 - 10:30
Welcome Address
Welcome Address - 10:20 - 10:30
10:30 - 10:40
Ministerial Address 1
Ministerial Address 1 - 10:30 - 10:40
10:40 - 10:55
Ministerial Address 2
Ministerial Address 2 - 10:40 - 10:55
11:00 - 11:40
Panel Session - Two Acts, One Mission: The Procurement Act 2023 and the Social Partnership Act in Practice
Panel Session - Two Acts, One Mission: The Procurement Act 2023 and the Social Partnership Act in Practice - 11:00 - 11:40
12:00 - 12:40
Panel Session - The Preston Model in Wales: Community Wealth Building Through Public Procurement
Panel Session - The Preston Model in Wales: Community Wealth Building Through Public Procurement - 12:00 - 12:40
12:45 - 13:25
Panel Session: Leveraging Procurement to Deliver National Outcomes. The role of the National Procurement Leadership Board
Panel Session: Leveraging Procurement to Deliver National Outcomes. The role of the National Procurement Leadership Board - 12:45 - 13:25
13:30 - 13:55
Keynote Address: CIPS - The Great Conversation, the Future of Procurement