Tuesday, 18 May 2027 | 8:00am - 4:30pm

Conference program, featuring keynote presentations, industry insights and networking opportunities.

Wednesday, 19 May 2027 | 9:00am - 3:00pm

Optional professional development workshop designed to enhance industry knowledge and practical skills.

Cost: $220 per person (inc. GST) - includes welcome networking drinks and canapes on Monday afternoon, full day agenda on Tuesday with all meals catered, and gala celebration on Tuesday evening. Followed by an optional professional development workshop on Wednesday.

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Why you should attend

 

 

The conference will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Elevate your skills and build capability – expand your procurement knowledge, learn from industry experts and gain practical insights you can apply to strengthen procurement in your council.
• Future focus – explore future trends and emerging issues shaping procurement and understand how to respond and adapt.
• Practical insights – hear what’s working through real council case studies.
• Grow your network – connect with procurement professionals, other council representatives and Local Buy pre-qualified suppliers from across Queensland.
• Celebrate excellence – acknowledge excellence in procurement with industry awards and capability grants presented at the gala dinner.
• Professional development – optional participation at the complimentary professional development procurement workshop hosted at Local Government House, Brisbane.

Please note that conference registrations are only available to local government officers, and state and federal government employees. Please use your workplace email address when registering (generic email addresses will not be accepted and will result in your registration being cancelled).