This year’s 18th annual Smart Procurement World Indaba, which takes place in Gauteng from 9 to 12 September 2024, is one of the most important ever, according to the organisers. This is Part 2 of a two-part series.

Public Procurement bill, tenders in the spotlight at Smart Procurement World Indaba.

Public Procurement bill, tenders in the spotlight at Smart Procurement World Indaba. Freepik.com

The Sustainability Summit Africa is an important co-located event at this year’s indaba. It takes place on 10 September 2024. “With an increasingly intense worldwide focus on sustainable procurement, we recognise the importance of having this crucial topic up front and centre at our industry’s premier gathering,” Tagg states. The summit features local and international experts who will address the critical role played by supply chain and procurement professionals not just in achieving environmental goals, but also in ensuring the longevity of small businesses and the economic stability of organisations, communities and regions. Sustainable procurement examines how procurement affects the environment, society and the economy.

An exciting new feature at this year’s fourth Sustainability Summit Africa is “The Green Zone”, which features a range of solutions across alternative energy sources, eco-friendly products and waste reduction strategies. “It will provide attendees with valuable insights into the latest sustainable practices. Solutions providers will have the opportunity to showcase their companies’ products and services to a highly targeted audience of purchasing managers who are actively seeking sustainable procurement solutions for their organisations,” Tagg explains.

The annual APMP (Association of Proposal Management Professionals) SA Conference is a guest conference at the 2024 Smart Procurement World Indaba. Taking place on 10 September 2024, APMP SA is Africa’s largest in-person education and networking event for bid, proposal, tender, capture, business development and graphics professionals.

This year’s Smart Procurement World Indaba event partners are Ecovadis, Market dojo, Solu Growth PSA, Spend HQ, Zycus and Heineken.

Visit the event website – https://smartprocurementworld.com/indaba/ – for more information or to register to attend the 2024 Smart Procurement World Indaba. To find out more about sponsorship and partnership opportunities, contact Keshni Reddy on keshni@smartprocurement.net

Source: Smart Procurement World Indaba.