Course description

THE CONFERENCE

Series 1 Theme: Strategic Leadership in Digital Procurement: Driving Efficiency, Transparency, and Value

Series 2 Theme: Mastering the End-to-End Digital Procurement Process: From Planning to Payment

In an era where digital transformation is redefining public service delivery, procurement stands at the forefront of innovation, accountability, and strategic governance. The Executive E-Procurement Conference Series offers a transformative platform designed for senior executives, procurement leaders, and government stakeholders to explore the evolving landscape of digital procurement systems and their impact on public sector efficiency, transparency, and value creation.

The first series, focuses on equipping leaders with strategic insights and policy frameworks that drive institutional reform and reduce procurement fraud. It delves into the foundations of digital procurement leadership, exploring transparency tools, e-Governance structures, and international compliance standards relevant to public service environments.

The second series, moves from strategy to execution, offering an in-depth exploration of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle—from planning and tendering to contract execution and payment. With hands-on simulations, case studies, and digital platform demonstrations, this advanced series empowers participants to digitize, automate, and optimize their procurement functions in alignment with global best practices.

Together, these two high-level conferences provide a comprehensive learning experience that bridges leadership strategy with practical implementation, enabling institutions to modernize procurement systems, enhance service delivery, and build public trust.

By the end of this conference, participants will be able to:

·      understand the fundamentals of e-procurement and its role in transforming public sector operations;

·      demonstrate leadership in driving digital procurement reform within government institutions;

·      align procurement strategies with national development goals and public financial management systems;

·      apply international frameworks (e.g., UNCITRAL, OECD, world bank guidelines) to ensure procurement integrity;

·      enhance transparency and reduce corruption risks through digital tools and open contracting practices;

·      evaluate and select appropriate e-procurement platforms based on institutional needs and scalability;

·      promote ethical procurement practices and stakeholder trust through accountable systems; and

·      develop a strategic roadmap for initiating or improving e-procurement systems within their ministries or agencies.

Series 2: Advanced Executive E-Procurement Conference

Participants will be able to:

·      design and manage complete digital procurement cycles—from needs assessment to supplier payment;

·      use e-tendering tools to issue RFPS, evaluate bids, and award contracts digitally;

·      implement contract lifecycle management systems to track, amend, and monitor agreements in real time;

·      integrate procurement systems with financial and ERP platforms for streamlined operations;

·      manage supplier performance using scorecards, compliance checks, and risk tools;

·      apply spend analytics and dashboards to gain real-time insight into procurement performance;

·      use hands-on simulations to practice e-procurement scenarios and gain technical confidence; and

·      develop institutional action plans to optimize procurement processes using data-driven decision-making.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

·      Directors of Procurement

·      Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs)

·      Heads of Supply Chain Management Units

·      Permanent Secretaries

·      Directors of Finance and Administration

·      Budget and Planning Officers

·      Project & Program Managers (including donor-funded projects)

·      Public Sector Auditors and Inspectors

·      Heads of ICT/ERP Units in Government Agencies

·      Procurement Compliance and Risk Officers

·      Government Tender Board Members

·      State and Federal Ministry Procurement Officials

·      Legislative Oversight Officers on Procurement and Budget

·      Public Financial Management (PFM) Officers

·      Heads of Regulatory Agencies and Procurement Councils

·      e-Government Coordinators and Digital Transformation Leads

·      Procurement Policy Analysts and Advisors

·      Training and Capacity Development Managers in MDAs

·      Internal Auditors and Anti-Corruption Desk Officers

·      Representatives of Development Agencies/Procurement Reform Units

·      Officials from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs)

·      Government leaders and officials in Finance Department

·      Directors of Planning, Budget, and Research

·      Finance and Accounting Officers

·      Public Procurement and Governance Officers

·      Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officers

·      Policy Makers and Strategy Advisers

·      Auditors and Treasury Officials

·      National Assembly staff handling oversight and reporting

·      University and Research Institute Leaders

·      Officers involved in donor-funded projects and reporting

What will i learn?

• Understand the fundamentals of e-procurement and its role in transforming public sector operations
• Demonstrate leadership in driving digital procurement reform within government institutions
• Align procurement strategies with national development goals and public financial management systems
• Apply international frameworks (e.g., UNCITRAL, OECD, world bank guidelines) to ensure procurement integrity
• Enhance transparency and reduce corruption risks through digital tools and open contracting practices

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