FINAL CONFERENCE

Madrid, 20-21 May 2025

Procurement in health
for uncertain times

An event to foster the exchange of knowledge, experience and practices among professionals and stakeholders in the health procurement sector

In a context marked by global health crises and unprecedented geopolitical challenges, its main objective is to create a space for dialogue to explore innovative solutions, promote collaboration between public and private institutions, and address current challenges related to resource management, healthcare technology and sustainability in health systems.

Promoting informed strategic decisions that contribute to improving efficiency, quality and accessibility in health services.

Joining forces from two innovation procurement communities

This conference is a joint initiative of PRICURE projects and the Procure4Health, both committed to strengthening healthcare procurement in Europe. By combining their complementary approaches — fostering innovation (Procure4Health) and enhancing capacities and coordination (PROCURE) — the event creates a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange, capacity building, and collaboration among public buyers.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This conference is specifically designed for professionals involved in public and private procurement within the healthcare sector. The event brings together public buyers, procurement officers, contract managers, and other key stakeholders responsible for acquiring medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, health services, and innovation in healthcare procurement. Whether you work at the national, regional, or local level, this conference offers a valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge, exchange best practices, and connect with peers facing similar challenges in the public health procurement ecosystem.

* Please note that fulfilling the registration form does not secure acceptance for attending

Programme

Day 1.
Tuesday, May 20th

  • 12:30 Registration & Welcome

    13:00 Intro to the conference | Laura Sánchez (SILO) & Jorge González (Ticbiomed)

  • 13:15 KEYNOTE. Public procurement in healthcare: Challenges, Opportunities & Innovation Pathways | Speaker_ Diego Moñux (SILO)

    13:45 Institutional round table | Speakers to be confirmed

  • 15:15 SESSION 2 FIRESIDE CONVERSATION. Towards more efficient healthcare services. The PROCURE and Procure4Health EU-projects approach. Why, How, What | Speakers_ Raquel Ares (SILO), PROCURE Project Coordinator and Carlos Larrañeta (Fundación Progreso y Salud), Procure4Health Project Coordinator.

  • 15:45 PRESENTATIONS. Data-Driven Public Procurement: Enhancing Decision-Making and Accountability. Moderated by Laura Sánchez, (SILO)

    • Study of health and procurement systems: PROCURE observational data. | Camile Serres, EU Project Manager, Réseau des Acheteurs Hospitaliers

    • The relevance of data: Public Procurement Data Space, EU Contract Hub. | Óscar Corcho. Professor, Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM)

    • Value based procurement. | Hammish Laing, Professor, Swansea University's

  • 16:30 SESSION 4 KEYNOTE. Assessing, evaluating and prioritizing Health challenges. | Speaker_ Carlos Larrañeta (Fundación Progreso y Salud)

  • 17:00 SESSION 5 PANEL. Together, stronger. The role of communities and networks in improving strategic procurement. | Moderated by Jorge González (Ticbiomed)

    • The Procure4Health Community. | Ali Fakih, Sustainable Innovation Officer, Healthcare Without Harm

    • The PROCURE Community of interest forum. | Silvia N Bossio, Project Manager, RSCN

    • The Big Buyers Community. | Marlene Grauer, Senior Projet Manager, BME

    • Healthcare Buyers Community. | Elisa Frenz, CEO, Health Proc Europe Association

    • The ECLIPSE and IPTF communities. | Antoine Beyssac, International Project Manager, Bpifrance

Day 2.
Wednesday, May 21st

  • 8:30 Registration & Welcome

    9:00 Intro to the conference - Day 2 | Laura Sánchez (SILO) & Jorge González (Ticbiomed)

  • SHORT PRESENTATIONS. Policy Strategies and Trends: Innovation, Regulation, and the Future. | Moderated by Nick Guildemond, Procure4Health Advisory Board member

    • Trends in healthcare innovation. | Lola Mateos, Partner, SILO

    • Procure4Health Policy paper. | Jorge González, Director, TicBiomed

    • Other speakers, TBC

  • 10:15 SESSION 7 KEYNOTE. Experimentation Spaces: Unlocking Innovation in Procurement. | Speaker_ Santiago Fernández, SILO PANEL.

    Overview of running initiatives on experimentation spaces. | Speakers to be confirmed.

    Moderated by Adrián Balfagón, SILO

  • PANEL. Transforming Public Buying: Key Initiatives and Tools for Innovation. | Moderated by Sonja Müller, EMPIRICA

    • The PREPLEX project, an InnoBuyer success story. | Adrián García, Head of IT, Hospital Universitario del Sureste

    • InnoHSupport project. | Diana Cortés, Manager, SILO

    • Procure Innovation EU. | Andrés Gilsanz, Manager, SILO

  • 12:15 SESSION 9 PRESENTATIONS. Shaping the Future: PROCURE Recommendations & P4H Roadmap. | Moderated by Marcin Kautsch, Regional Specialist Hospital in Olsztyn

    • PROCURE public procurement strategies. | Reyes Carballar, Project Manager, FISEVI

    • Procure4Health Action Plan | Sonja Müller, Senior Researcher, EMPIRICA and Carlos Larrañeta, Project coordinator, Fundación Progreso y Salud