The 27th Procurement Conference 2026 is a comprehensive event that takes place on September 14-15 at the Hotel de Rome in Berlin. The conference is aimed at professionals and experts in the field of procurement and public sector management, with a focus on current trends, best practices, and innovative approaches to procurement and public procurement.

The event features a diverse program with various formats, including plenary sessions, forums, workshops, and best practice dialogues. The conference is divided into several tracks, each addressing specific topics such as digital procurement, innovation, and public procurement law.

On the first day, the conference begins with a check-in and registration, followed by an opening plenary session, which will focus on the topic of procurement in a geopolitically charged environment. The session will be moderated by an expert from the Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR).

The conference program includes several best practice dialogues, which will provide insights into successful procurement strategies and approaches. These dialogues will be held in collaboration with various partners, including the Mercell Group, GovRadar GmbH, ProcureAi GmbH, and Taylor Wessing.

The first day of the conference will also feature a get-together event, where attendees can network and socialize with each other over a glass of wine.

On the second day, the conference will continue with a check-in and registration, followed by a plenary session on the topic of start-ups and venture clienting. The session will be moderated by an expert from the Hochschule für Polizei und öffentliche Verwaltung Nordrhein-Westfalen.

The conference program will also include several forums, workshops, and best practice dialogues, which will cover topics such as procurement value frameworks, digital procurement, and public procurement law.

The 27th Procurement Conference 2026 aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current trends and best practices in procurement and public sector management, as well as opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing among attendees. The event is expected to attract a large number of professionals and experts from the public and private sectors, as well as representatives from various organizations and institutions.