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It\u2019s now only two weeks to go until the 20th<\/sup> Scottish National Procurement Conference on 28 October in Glasgow. This flagship event will bring together Scotland\u2019s public procurement community to engage across a range of learning, networking and collaboration opportunities reflecting on two decades of progress.<\/p>\n

We will be joined by some of Scotland\u2019s leading officials and welcome Minister for Public Finance, Ivan McKee who will open the conference with reflections on Scotland\u2019s procurement journey and a vision for what lies ahead.<\/p>\n

Public Procurement is about driving value for communities, tackling climate change, improving equality, supporting local economies and this year\u2019s conference will address some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the sector.<\/p>\n

Key sessions include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Navigating global challenges and empowering economic progress<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover how procurement can help mitigate global supply chain risks and foster resilient local economies.<\/p>\n

Procurement People of Tomorrow<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore how apprenticeships, graduate pathways and workforce initiatives are shaping a stronger, more diverse profession for the years ahead through the Procurement People of Tomorrow programme.<\/p>\n

Innovate, Adapt, Thrive: Procurement in a Changing World<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gain insight into how AI, innovation, digital transformation and cyber resilience are redefining modern procurement in an ever-evolving landscape.<\/p>\n

Our full agenda<\/a> is now available. Organise your day by downloading the Procurex pre-event planner! <\/a><\/p>\n

Be part of this milestone year as we celebrate 20 years of shared progress and explore what\u2019s next for public procurement in Scotland!<\/p>\n

Tickets are available on the Procurex website – Book Now – Procurex Scotland 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

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For further information on public procurement in Scotland please visit\u00a0www.gov.scot\/procurement<\/a><\/p>\n

Please email enquiries to\u00a0scottishprocurement@gov.scot<\/a><\/p>\n

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