The Revolution Is Here: Hot Topics in Procurement

The Revolution Is Here: Hot Topics in Procurement

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Session Details

Date: Wednesday, July 1

Time: 10:30 am - 12:10 pm CT

2 CPE credits

Level: overview

Field of Study: Finance

The procurement profession is in the middle of a rapid transformation. Faced with stakeholder frustration, rapidly advancing technology (including artificial intelligence), increasing public pressure, and new approaches that are redefining beliefs around competition, policies and practices in procurement are changing.

Speakers in this session will provide an update on the most significant changes to the procurement landscape over the past five years and what we can expect in the future. Whether you work in procurement, have responsibility for procurement, or engage with peers from procurement, this session will provide the knowledge to better understand the challenges, opportunities, and threats faced by your organization as this critical field evolves.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the most significant changes in public procurement and what it means for your organization
  • Identify opportunities to take advantage of modern advances in public procurement
  • Analyze risks associated with new procurement approaches to best implement reforms while not taking shortcuts that sacrifice core values