Pre-Conference Workshops
The People. The Platform. The Purpose.
- MONDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2026
- 08h30 to 15h30
08h30
Arrival Coffee and Networking
WORKSHOP 1
- 09h00
Public Procurement Regulation: What Is New, What Has Changed and How the Procurement Framework Is Reforming
South Africa’s public procurement landscape continues to evolve, bringing new requirements, expectations, and opportunities for procurement professionals. This practical session unpacks the latest regulatory developments, highlights what has changed, and explores how the procurement framework is being reformed. Delegates will leave with a clearer understanding of the current regulatory environment, the practical implications for their organisations, and the confidence to navigate and implement the latest changes while maintaining compliance and improving procurement outcomes.
Public Procurement Expert
WORKSHOP 2
- 09h00
From Compliance to Strategic Value: The Western Cape Government Procurement Transformation Journey
The Western Cape Government has transformed procurement from a traditional compliance-driven function into a strategic enabler of service delivery, governance, transparency, and value creation. This benchmark workshop will share practical insights into our integrated procurement operating model, highlighting innovations and best practices in supply chain governance, procurement planning, strategic sourcing, digital procurement systems, supplier management, and client-centred procurement support services.
The session will demonstrate how initiatives such as the Western Cape eProcurement System, Supplier Evidence Bank, Procurement Client Centre, and our strategic procurement framework contribute to improved efficiency, stronger governance, enhanced supplier participation, and better service delivery outcomes across government.
Director for Supporting and Interlinked Financial Systems, Western Cape Provincial Treasury
Acting Director, Western Cape Provincial Treasury
Chief Director: Asset Management, Western Cape Provincial Treasury
Director
WORKSHOP 3
- 09h00
Building Practical, Resilient and Impact-Driven Supply Chains
This three-part workshop series has been developed to help organisations understand how responsible sourcing can move beyond supplier compliance and become a practical business management system.
Impact Measurement Specialist, Alexander Forbes
Project Director: South Africa, SLR
Associate Director, SLR
Principal Consultant, SLR
Senior Consultant, SLR
WORKSHOP 4
- 09h00
Making the Procurement of Innovation Practical
The procurement of innovation is becoming mission-critical for public procurement organisations looking to deliver better outcomes and greater value. This practical workshop explores what the procurement of innovation is, the different forms it can take, and why it is becoming increasingly important in countries around the world. Delegates will learn how to identify opportunities for innovation, describe needs and requirements effectively, understand the methods and procedures available today (and those emerging for the future), and explore how to develop a culture of innovation within public procurement. They will leave with practical knowledge and tools they can apply immediately within their own organisations.
Procurement Policy Expert
11h00
COMFORT BREAK
11h30
Workshop Continues
13h00
LUNCH BREAK
14h00
Workshop Continues
15h30
END OF WORKSHOPS