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.
Journalist
Scotland Tonight
Welcome Address - 10:00 - 10:05
Journalist
Scotland Tonight
Minister for Public Finance
Scottish Government
Ministerial Address - 10:05 - 10:15
Minister for Public Finance
Scottish Government
Director of Procurement & Property
Scottish Government
Head of Procurement
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Global Chief Executive Officer
CIPS
Chief Product Officer
Procurement Leaders
Navigating Global Challenges, Empowering Economic Progress - 10:20 - 11:00
Director of Procurement & Property
Scottish Government
Head of Procurement
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Global Chief Executive Officer
CIPS
Chief Product Officer
Procurement Leaders
Deputy Director - Head of Procurement & Commercial Policy & Strategy
Scottish Government
Communications & Strategic Engagement Team Leader
Scottish Government Procurement & Property
Lecturer in Procurement & Supply Chain
Glasgow Caledonian University
Commodity Manager
NHS National Services Scotland
Procurement Assistant
Scottish Government
Procurement People of Tomorrow – Promoting Procurement as a Career of Choice - 11:10 - 11:50
This year’s conference marks over ten years since the first set of Procurement MAs and Graduates appeared on this stage, hear from the panel led by PPoT SRO Nikki Archer on how you can make a difference to your procurement team by using the many pathways now available into Procurement.
SpeakersDeputy Director - Head of Procurement & Commercial Policy & Strategy
Scottish Government
Communications & Strategic Engagement Team Leader
Scottish Government Procurement & Property
Lecturer in Procurement & Supply Chain
Glasgow Caledonian University
Commodity Manager
NHS National Services Scotland
Procurement Assistant
Scottish Government
Director - Centre of Public Value Procurement
Cardiff Business School
Head of National Cyber Security & Resilience
Scottish Government
Head of Collaborative Procurement
The Scottish Government
Account Executive
Microsoft
Innovate, Adapt, Thrive: Procurement in a Changing World - 12:00 - 12:40
Director - Centre of Public Value Procurement
Cardiff Business School
Head of National Cyber Security & Resilience
Scottish Government
Head of Collaborative Procurement
The Scottish Government
Account Executive
Microsoft
Please note agenda is subject to change.