The Department of Finance will host the 2024 Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Conference and Awards for Excellence, a premier event for procurement and contract management practitioners.

This Conference brings together procurement and contract management officials from the Australian Public Service (APS), industry experts, and business leaders to share insights, discuss best practices, and recognise excellence in public sector procurement and contract management through the annual Commonwealth Procurement and Contract Management Awards for Excellence.

Featuring expert panellists, interactive sessions, and dynamic keynote speakers, the event offers a unique opportunity to engage with leaders in the field, exchange ideas, and explore solutions to drive better value for money outcomes for Australia and commercial outcomes for businesses.

This year's theme, Integrity, Inclusion, and Impact, reflects the Commonwealth's commitment to:

• strengthening ethics and integrity in procurement processes and practices
• diversifying its supplier base and building stronger partnerships with businesses that supply goods and services to Government
• delivering better economic, social and environmental outcomes through public sector procurement and contracting.

Key topics include:

• best practices in contract management
• policy and compliance better practice
• enhancing procurement integrity by preventing fraud and corruption
• achieving value-for-money outcomes to maximise impact
• promoting diversity and inclusion in supplier relationships
• insights into the future of procurement in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Why attend?

As an attendee, your insights and expertise are invaluable to these discussions. This event provides a unique opportunity to:

• learn about the latest policy updates and approaches to procurement and contract management
• network with government and industry leaders and exchange ideas on challenges and solutions facing procurement professionals.