At this year's Connected Places Summit 2025, procurement was highlighted as a significant catalyst for change. The event showcased four dynamic sessions that explored how public spending can be transformed to create social impact, bolster economic resilience, and promote innovation.
These sessions gathered leaders from both the public and private sectors in the UK to discuss the practical implications of the new Procurement Act and how to integrate purpose throughout every phase of the commissioning process.
One notable session, “Procurement Meets Disruption: What Public Sector Leaders Can Learn from Startups,” featuring Mat Hutner, CEO of Plus X Innovation, investigates what occurs when public procurement adopts a startup mindset. Learn how agility, experimentation, and disruptive innovation can revolutionise how government partners with suppliers to tackle significant challenges.
Watch the full discussion here:
You can view the other sessions from the day here:
Session 1: Beyond Contracts: Unlocking Innovation Through Your Supply Chain
Session 3: Mission-Driven Procurement: Aligning Government Spending with Purpose and
Impact
Session 4: The Future of Procurement – Innovation, Agility and Impact
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