Date: 25-26 November 2024
Location: Hotel realm, 18 National Circuit, Barton, ACT
About the conference
The Department of Finance is hosting the inaugural Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Conference and Awards for Excellence on 25–26 November 2024 in Canberra.
The Conference brings together procurement and contract management officials from across the Australian Public Service (APS), representatives from the private sector, procurement and contract management leaders and international delegates.
The Conference will feature expert panellists, interactive sessions and sector leaders and offers a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with experts, leaders and colleagues, share best practice, and explore solutions to drive positive outcomes across the public sector.
Conference themes
Impact
Explore innovative approaches to procurement and build your knowledge on how you can deliver broader benefits to the Australian economy and deliver social and environmental impact through procurement and contracting.
Integrity
Improve your understanding of APS governance frameworks to enhance compliance and transparency.
Inclusion
Learn how the APS can access a greater breadth of skills, experience and capabilities through procurement and provide opportunities for more businesses to participate in the economy.
Keynote address
We are pleased to announce that Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for a Future Made in Australia, will open the 2024 Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Conference.
Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Awards for Excellence
The Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Awards for Excellence spotlight the essential role procurement plays in delivering services and achieving outcomes for the Australian government, the business community and Australian citizens.
This year’s Award categories are:
- Building Entity Capability
- Generating Broader Benefits to the Australian Economy through Procurement
- Encouraging Environmental Sustainability through Procurement
Exhibition zone
The Conference will feature an exhibition zone to showcase the capabilities and service offerings available to the APS through strategic panel arrangements, procurement and contract management professional memberships and supplier advocates and intermediaries.
Register to attend
A limited number of tickets are available for non-APS staff attendees and can be purchased online
Tickets for APS staff are subsidised and can be purchased online. To secure your ticket, register through the Procurement and Contract Management Community of Practice
