Conference Day 1
Day 1
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
08h20
WELCOME FROM MC
Debbie Tagg
08h30
WELCOME | Executive Mayor of Cape Winelands District Municipality
Cllr Dr Helena Von Schlicht
08h45
DG’S ADDRESS
Dr. Harry Malila
09h15
HOST ADDRESS
Nadia Ebrahim
09h30
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION | Rethinking Resilience: When Your Development Is Tested
Aidan Justus
10h00
PRESENTATION | Beyond Source to Pay: Merlin Agentic AI for the Modern Procurement Function
Caroline Lacocque
09h15
MINISTERIAL DIALOGUE | One Government in Motion: An Executive Perspective on Aligning Strategy, Delivery and Value Creation
A high‑level ministerial conversation on shaping the future of the public sector through coherent strategy, effective partnerships, and improved coordination across government to support long‑term provincial and national priorities.
Nadia Ebrahim
Dr. Ivan Meyer
Minister Deidre Baartman
Minister Tertuis Alfred Simmers
10h10
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION | Shaping Tomorrow’s Government: Digital Innovation, Adaptive Leadership and Public Value
10h45
MID-MORNING BREAK
PUBLIC SECTOR
TRACK
Debbie Tagg
11h20
PANEL DISCUSSION | The State of the Public Sector: Navigating Complexity, Expectations and Reform
Procurement Without Walls: Building One Connected Public Sector Value Chain
Key Focus Areas:
- Breaking institutional & sector silos
- Aligning planning, budgeting, infrastructure pipelines & sourcing
- Practical examples of transversal procurement
- Shared platforms, transversal contracts & collaborative sourcing
- What “One Government, One Value Chain” looks like in practice
Isac Smith
Dr Saadiq Kariem
Richard Bosman
Siham Abrahams
12h30
MUNICIPAL SPOTLIGHT SESSION | Selected Municipalities Present Collaborative Delivery Models
- Problem Statement
- Collaboration Points & Partnership
- Disaster Planning (Partnerships integration)
- Climate Change responsiveness
- Planning & Budgeting Alignment
- Support Required
Santie Roy
Albert De Klerk
Cobus Kritzinger
Dibuseng Chabana
Gerhard Otto
CORPORATE SOURCING
TRACK
Chantal Kading
11h20
FIRESIDE CHAT | Benchmarking the Shift: Redefining Procurement Excellence. How Does My Organisation Compare?
Debbie Tagg
Aimee Nangle
Bernie Van Niekerk
Hugo Du Rand
12h30
PRESENTATION | Procurement Cost Transformation in the Era of AI
Leveraging AI for a step change in efficiency and cost optimisation across key procurement capabilities.
Lars Gumede
13h00
PRESENTATION | Building Resilient Supply Chains in a Volatile World
Alan Jansen Van Vuuren
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
TRACK
Esmereldah Isaacs
11h20
PRESENTATION | The Commons: One State. Connected Systems. Real Value.
Key Focus Areas:
- From fragmentation → integration
- Shared infrastructure, value & outcomes
- Role of systems, partnerships & governance
Dr Shaheem de Vries
11h40
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS
1. Strategic Sourcing for Service Delivery
Ayanda Mili
2. Public–Private Partnerships in Health
Bridging infrastructure and service delivery gaps
Klaas Langenhoven
3. Trusts in the Commons
Kristy Evans
4. Whole-of-Government & Ecosystem Partnerships
Dr Saadiq Kariem
5. Intergovernmental, Civil Society & NGO Collaboration
Coordination across spheres and community-based care
Dr Hilary Goeiman
6. Data, IT Technology & Innovation in a Connected Health System
Connecting the Ecosystem: Using Data and Innovation to Deliver Health Outcomes
Lesley Shand
12h10
PANEL DISCUSSION | Building a Connected Health Ecosystem
Aligning Sourcing, Partnerships, Governance, and Innovation to Deliver Patient Outcomes
Dr Shaheem de Vries
Collin Frank
Dr Barry Smith
Kristy Evans
Prof Jacques Du Toit
Reinhardt Zimmerman
Simon Kaye
13h30
LUNCH
PUBLIC SECTOR
TRACK
14h30
DELIVERY LAB | Resilient Institutions for an Uncertain Future: Governing Risk, Trust and Adaptability
Corruption and inappropriate decisions are affecting service delivery.
- How easy is it to compromise ethics in public sector procurement?
- How do we exorcise the demon?
Kris Dobie
Clint Starling
Melissa Van Niekerk
Raymond Esau
15h30
CASE STUDY | Technology and Innovation as an Enabler- The Roads4U App
The Roads4U app is a mobile app launched by the Western Cape Government (Department of Infrastructure) to help residents report road problems quickly and easily.
Johannes Neethling
16h45
CLOSING REMARKS FROM MC
Debbie Tagg
CORPORATE SOURCING
TRACK
14h30
PRESENTATION | Supplier Partnerships That Perform: Driving Innovation, Resilience, and Growth
A practical look at how stronger supplier relationships, performance-based contracting, & collaboration can unlock innovation, manage risk, and improve outcomes across the value chain.
15h15
PANEL DISCUSSION | Strategy in Action: Reimagining Procurement Through a Strategic Lens
As markets become more complex and value harder to unlock, procurement leaders are being called to think differently. Cost focus alone is no longer enough.
This panel brings together senior private-sector leaders to share how they are reshaping procurement strategy, leveraging data and digital tools, and aligning closely with business priorities to unlock value, manage risk, and drive competitive advantage.
Chantal Kading
Dr Natasha Rose
Lungile Dlamini
Zamantungwa Khumalo
16h45
CLOSING REMARKS FROM MC
Chantal Kading
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
TRACK
14h30
SHOWCASE MIXER | Procurement Foundation, System Enablement and Service Delivery
Follows a speed-dating format: 2 people per stand to demonstrate their showcase, with small groups of delegates listening to the showcase. The groups move around the room on a schedule, 15 mins per showcase.
1. Strategic Sourcing
Contracting Innovation
Prof Jacques Du Toit
2. Supply Chain Infrastructure
Central Warehouse
Quinton Manuel
3. Integration
Systems & Decision-Making
Jaco Coetzee
4. Sustainability
Digital Backbone
Adam Loff
5. Innovation
Clinical Services Improvement
Leilah Najjaar
Impact
Health Technology & Patient Outcomes
Karel Van Der Merwe
16h45
CLOSING REMARKS FROM MC
Esmereldah Isaacs
17h00
CLOSING & NETWORKING DINNER
Conference Day 2
Day 2
Thursday, 25 June 2026
08h00
WELCOME AND RECAP OF DAY 1 | Remarks from the MC
Nadia Ebrahim
08h15
MINISTERIAL DIALOGUE | One Government in Motion: An Executive Perspective on Aligning Strategy, Delivery and Value Creation
A high‑level ministerial conversation on shaping the future of the public sector through coherent strategy, effective partnerships, and improved coordination across government to support long‑term provincial and national priorities.
Nadia Ebrahim
Dr. Ivan Meyer
Minister Deidre Baartman
Minister Tertuis Alfred Simmers
09h10
HoD DIALOGUE | Delivering at Scale & Sustaining Impact- Implementation, Collaboration, and Long-Term Resilience
Key focus areas:
- Executive leadership in procurement reform
- Accountability across integrated systems
- Culture change and capability building
- Managing reform fatigue
- Leading across departments and mandates
- Discussion on Successful projects
Analiese Pick
Dr Keith Cloete
Julinda Gantana
Mymoena Abrahams
Richard Bosman
09h45
DELIVERY LAB | Partnering for Impact: Turning Cross‑Sector Collaboration into Results
The Role of the Private Sector, Civil Society and Development Partners.
An interactive delivery lab focused on how governments can structure, manage and scale partnerships with the private sector, civil society and development partners to accelerate implementation, improve outcomes and deliver public value.
Dr Willie Cilliers
10h15
PRESENTATION | The Value Created Through Promotional Products
Omer Aharoni
10h30
MID-MORNING BREAK
PUBLIC SECTOR
TRACK
Debbie Tagg
11h00
MUNICIPAL CASE STUDY | Disaster Readiness
Dennis Hendriks
11h40
PANEL DISCUSSION | From Transactions to Partnerships: Rethinking Supplier Engagement in the Public Sector
Moving public procurement away from adversarial contracting.
Key focus areas:
- Strategic supplier relationship management in government
- Performance-based contracting
- Collaboration without compromising governance
- Market engagement and supplier development
- Managing risk through partnership models
Cheryl Phillips
Colin January
Morne Potgieter
Riaan Fick
Rodney Moolman
12h20
CLOSING OF PLENARY
CORPORATE SOURCING
TRACK
Chantal Kading
11h00
PANEL DISCUSSION | Power Play: The Winning Formula of Attitude and Aptitude in Tech Leadership
Chantal Kading
Alan Jansen Van Vuuren
Lars Gumede
Susanna Kwon
12h00
CLOSING PRESENTATION | From Tools to Teams: Building an AI‑Ready Procurement Operating Model
- What work should no longer be done by humans in procurement
- What new decision rights and roles emerge (data stewards, orchestrators, category architects)
- Governance: where AI should be constrained, audited, or explicitly not used
- How to sequence adoption without breaking teams or trust
- The minimum viable AI capability stack for procurement leaders (not vendors)
Susanna Kwon
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
TRACK
Esmereldah Isaacs
11h00
PANEL DISCUSSION | What Must Change to Enable a Connected Health Ecosystem?
Key Focus Areas:
- Policy and system changes
- Procurement and partnership alignment
- Data and integration priorities
- Implementation barriers
- Translation into procurement reforms and implementation actions
Nonhlanhla Nkosi
Dr Anita Parbhoo
Dr Barry Smith
Dr Saadiq Kariem
Kristy Evans
Chantal Cooper
CEO, Childern’s Hospital Trust
Dr. Barry Smith, Manager Medical Services, Department of Health and Wellness
12h10
CLOSING PRESENTATION | A Call to Action: From Conversation to Implementation
Procurement is the system lever that connects strategy, infrastructure, innovation, and service delivery to patient outcomes
Nonhlanhla Nkosi
12h30
LUNCH
Workshops
KNOWLEDGE
CAFE 1
13h30
Managing Cyber Risks Within the Public Procurement Space
Zooming in on emerging risks and system capabilities that reduces risks without slowing delivery.
Nico van der Westhuizen
KNOWLEDGE
CAFE 2
13h30
The Key fundamentals of Strategic Sourcing and How it Fits into the Western Cape SCM Strategy
The Western Cape SCM Strategy places a strong emphasis on Strategic Procurement as a means of strengthening the local economy through public procurement. It recognizes the important role procurement plays in driving economic development and fostering strategic relationships with suppliers.
With infrastructure procurement being a key priority, particularly under the 2050 Western Cape Infrastructure Framework, Strategic Sourcing is becoming increasingly important. Against this backdrop, the workshop aims to shift officials’ thinking towards the value of Strategic Sourcing, highlighting its benefits, core principles, and alignment with the Western Cape SCM Strategy.
Ronald Mlalazi
KNOWLEDGE
CAFE 3
13h30
From Compliance to Confidence in Public Sector Procurement
Cindy Lekay
Lee-Anne Cupido
Siham Abrahams
KNOWLEDGE
CAFE 4
13h30
Responsive Procurement: Planning for Any Scenario
How do we navigate in disaster/ emergency dispensation amidst the limitations in current procurement provisions?
Aidan Justus
Colin Deiner
Supplier Day
Supplier Day
Friday, 26 June 2026
08h30
Welcome from MC
Nadia Ebrahim
08h30
Opening Keynote: Procurement for Inclusive Growth
Minister Deidre Baartman
08h55
Presentation: eProcurement in Action: Driving Transparency, Efficiency and Supplier Access
Brandon Gordon
Evan Abrahams
Lance-Brandon Hoffman
Nadia Ebrahim
Siphokazi Ngalimani
09h35
Panel Discussion: Access to Funding in South Africa: Understanding what’s Available and How to Tap Into It
Access to funding remains one of the biggest barriers to growth for many South African businesses — but the real challenge is often knowing where to look and how to position your business to qualify. This session brings together banks, government institutions, and private funders to unpack the full funding landscape, from loans and grants to blended finance and alternative funding models.
More importantly, it will provide practical insights on what funders are really looking for, how to strengthen your application, and how to align your business with available opportunities.
Joshua Wolmarans
Darlene Menzies
Ganief Bardien
Jordan Hertz
Shaun Lanto
Tumelo Tlhapi
10h55
MID-MORNING BREAK
11h15
Presentation: Trusted Suppliers Win: Ethics as a Driver of Opportunity
In today’s procurement landscape, trust is currency — and ethical suppliers are the ones who get chosen, retained, and scaled. As government and corporates tighten their focus on transparency, accountability, and ESG compliance, doing business ethically is no longer optional; it’s a key differentiator.
This session explores how strong ethical practices, aligned to a clear Supplier Code of Conduct, can unlock real opportunities for growth. From compliance and governance to responsible sourcing and sustainability, suppliers will gain practical insight into what buyers are looking for — and how to position themselves as credible, trusted partners in a competitive and evolving market.
Malibongwe Vusani
MC
Closing Remarks
11h40
Clicks New Business Process
Irshana Naidoo
12h10
SAHPRA Presentation – Medical Devices Unit
Oneaho Monyileote
12h40
REFRESHMENTS & NETWORKING LUNCH
12h40
Supplier MatchUp & Help Desk Sessions
14h30
END OF SUPPLIER DAY