Welcome to the 21st Annual National Procurement Conference

As part of Procurex Scotland, attendees will gather for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and learning at the 21st Scottish Government National Procurement Conference.

Shaping Scotland’s Procurement Future

Now in its 21st year, the Scottish Government Annual Procurement Conference returns as a central feature of Procurex Scotland 2026. Bringing together senior leaders and practitioners from across the public sector, the Conference provides a platform to reflect on two decades of progress while looking ahead to the future of public procurement in Scotland.

Hosted within Procurex Scotland 2026, the Conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with Scottish Government policy direction, hear from procurement leaders across the devolved public sector, and explore the strategic priorities shaping how Scotland uses its £16 billion annual procurement spend to deliver public value.

The Conference is curated and delivered in partnership with the Scottish Government, ensuring the agenda directly reflects national procurement priorities and provides practitioners with authentic insight into policy thinking and implementation challenges.

Conference Registration

The Scottish Government Annual Procurement Conference is free to attend and your ticket can be selected within the main Procurex Scotland registration options once registration opens.

Conference Agenda

Speakers to be confirmed soon.

10:00 - 10:05
Welcome Address
Speakers
Rona Dougall

Journalist

Scotland Tonight

10:05 - 10:15
Ministerial Address
Speakers
Ivan McKee MSP

Minister for Public Finance

Scottish Government

10:20 - 11:00
Navigating Global Challenges, Empowering Economic Progress
Speakers
Nick Ford

Director of Procurement & Property

Scottish Government

Sally Russell

Head of Procurement

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Ben Farrell MBE

Global Chief Executive Officer

CIPS

David Rae

Chief Product Officer

Procurement Leaders

11:10 - 11:50
Speakers
Nikki Archer

Deputy Director - Head of Procurement & Commercial Policy & Strategy

Scottish Government

Rachael Hughes

Communications & Strategic Engagement Team Leader

Scottish Government Procurement & Property

Pauline Herriot

Lecturer in Procurement & Supply Chain

Glasgow Caledonian University

Josh Foggo

Commodity Manager

NHS National Services Scotland

Louis Bruce

Procurement Assistant

Scottish Government

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12:00 - 12:40
Innovate, Adapt, Thrive: Procurement in a Changing World
Speakers
Jane Lynch

Director - Centre of Public Value Procurement

Cardiff Business School

Alan Gray

Head of National Cyber Security & Resilience

Scottish Government

Bridget Lambert

Head of Collaborative Procurement

The Scottish Government

Julia Whittle

Account Executive

Microsoft

Please note agenda is subject to change.