The Future of Procurement – Innovation, Agility and Impact

Procurement emerged as a pivotal force for change at this year's Connected Places Summit 2025. The event showcased four captivating sessions that explored how reforming public spending can drive social impact, boost economic resilience, and promote innovation.

Sophie Moule, Bloom's Director of Marketing and product, led the fourth session, “The Future of Procurement: Innovation, Agility, and Impact.” This engaging session delved into the changing role of procurement within the public sector. What significant opportunities and challenges lie ahead? How can procurement teams collaborate more effectively with innovators? The session featured insights from Steve Mason of Environmental Smart, Richard Dickinson of Social Value Business, Danielle Aberg of Thrive, and Mat Hunter, CEO of Plus X Innovation.

Watch the whole discussion here: 

You can view the other sessions from the day here:

Session 1: Beyond Contracts: Unlocking Innovation Through Your Supply Chain

Session 2: Procurement Meets Disruption: What Public Sector Leaders Can Learn from Startups


Session 3: Mission-Driven Procurement: Aligning Government Spending with Purpose and Impact