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.

Programme and presentations

Day 1.
Tuesday, May 20th

  • Study of health and procurement systems: PROCURE observational data. Camille Serres, EU Project Manager, Réseau des Acheteurs Hospitaliers
    Presentation: 20250520_PROCURE_Healthcare Observational Study

    The relevance of data: Public Procurement Data Space, EU Contract Hub. Óscar Corcho. Professor, Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM)
    Presentation: 20250520_PROCURE_ EU Contract Hub

    Value-based procurement. Hamish Laing, Professor, Swansea University's VBHC Academy, Wales
    Presentation: 20250520_Procure4Health_Value Based Procurement

  • Presentation: 20250520_Assesing, evalauting and prioritizing challenges_Junta de Andalucía

  • Áurea Morillo García, Secretary General for Public Health and R&D&i, Junta de Andalucía & Juan Cruz Cigudosa, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Universities, Spanish Ministry of Science

    Áurea’s presentation: 20250520_R&D&I Strategy in Health of Andalusia

Day 2.
Wednesday, May 21st

  • Study of comparison between international procurement systems. Ana Isabel Peiró Baquedano, Senior Legal Procurement Consultant, CORVERS
    Presentations: 20250521_AIPB_CORVERS
    20250521_SPIN4EIC_CORVERS

    Procure4Health Policy recommendations, Jorge Gonzalez, Director, Ticbiomed
    Presentation: 240521_P4H Policy Recommendations_TICBIOMED

    ADD4KIDS: demand-driven tools for paediatric innovation adoption, María Sanchís, EIT Health
    Presentation: 20250521_ADD4KIDS_EITHealth

  • KEYNOTE. Experimentation Spaces: Unlocking Innovation in Procurement
    Juan Pablo Villar, SILO
    Presentation: 20250221_Keynote Experimentation Spaces_SILO

    PANEL
    Overview of running initiatives on experimentation spaces
    Moderated by Juan Pablo Villar, SILO

  • PANEL. Transforming Public Buying: Key Initiatives and Tools for Innovation. Moderated by Lutz Kubitschke, EMPIRICA

  • Shaping the Future: PROCURE Recommendations & Procure4Health Roadmap. Moderated by Marcin Kautsch, Regional Specialist Hospital in Olsztyn

The venue

The Foundation Carlos de Amberes dates back to 1594.

This beautiful historic building in the heart of the city will host the event on the 20th and 21st of May. Prepare to enjoy the different sessions and the networking on the terrace under sunny and warm spring weather in Madrid.