Time | Session |
09:30- 10:30 | Registration and Morning Coffee |
10:30 – 10:45 | Opening Remarks: Gary Welch, CEO, HealthTrust Europe |
10:45 – 11:15 | Panel Discussion: The Future of Public Procurement Moderator: Ben Koberna, Vice President of International Development, HealthTrust PG |
11:15 – 11:30 | Refreshment Break |
11:30 – 12:00 | Breakout Session Round 1 |
12:00 – 12:30 | Case Study: A New Blueprint for Workforce Change Presented by: Mick Whitley, Chief Commercial Officer, Litmus |
12:30 – 13:30 | Networking Lunch Vendor Showcase |
13:30 – 14:00 | Breakout Session Round 2 |
14:00 – 14:30 | Breakout Session Round 3 |
14:30 – 14:45 | Afternoon Refreshments |
14:45 – 15:00 |
Introducing Procurement Heroes Series Presented by: Ben Koberna, HealthTrust PG |
15:00 – 15:30 | Closing Keynote: Ed Jones, CEO, HealthTrust PG |
15:30 – 16:00 | Structured Feedback and Reflections |
16:00 – 17:00 |
Cocktail Reception – Informal Networking in the Raffles War Office Bar |
Breakout Sessions Topics*
1. From Cost Pressure to Cost Power: Unlocking Savings Through Reverse Auctions
Speaker: Ben Koberna, Vice President – International Development, HealthTrust PG
Discover how reverse auctions can drive significant procurement savings and transform your sourcing and financial strategies.
2. AI in Action: Driving Innovation and Efficiency in NHS Sourcing and Finance
Speaker: Jonathan Edwards, Vice President – Strategic Sourcing, HealthTrust Europe
Explore real-world applications of AI that are reshaping strategic sourcing, financial operations, forecasting, and decision-making in healthcare.
3. Navigating the New Procurement Landscape: Compliance, Competition & Carbon
Speaker: Victoria Fletcher, Legal Director, DAC Beachcroft
Understand the evolving routes to market under PSR, PCR 2015, and the Procurement Act—plus how to align tendering with Net Zero goals.
*Delegates will have the opportunity to attend all presentations