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The GO Live
Keynote Arena Agenda

Day 1

 

Session 1 – Supported by The Efficiency & Reform Group & Government Procurement Service
08.30 Registration and Exhibition
10.30

Chair’s Opening Remarks

Grahame Steed, Managing Editor, Government Opportunities
10.40

Keynote Address 1

John Collington, Chief Procurement Officer, Efficiency and Reform Group, Cabinet Office
11.05

Keynote Address 2

David Shields, Managing Director, Government Procurement Service
11.30

Keynote Address 3

Andrew Smith, Chief Executive, Hampshire County Council
12.10 Q&A

 

Session 2 – Reform vs Delivery – LIVE DEBATE

The format of the debate will be based on the popular BBC programme Question Time and will be held within the GO Live Keynote Arena, bringing together experts from the public and private sectors to address the challenges currently facing the procurement marketplace and the wider UK economy.

The debate will be divided into topic sessions and will be positioned to generate vigorous and useful discussion within a controlled and professional environment.

13.45

Chair’s Opening Remarks

Grahame Steed, Managing Editor, Government Opportunities
13.50

Live Debate

Panellists include:
1. Eddie Regan, BiP Solutions
2. Michael Lee, Project Manager, Hampshire County Council
3. David Smith, Commercial Director,
    Department Of Works and Pensions & President (CIPS)

4. Mario Varela, London Procurement Programme
5. Simon Lydiard, MA, FCIPS, FInstLM, MBIFM,
Head of Corporate Procurement, Department for Transport
6. Ed Walsh, Director, Pro5

15.45

National GO Awards Finalists' Certificate Presentation

Grahame Steed, Managing Editor, Government Opportunities
16.30 Close
Register Free
GO Awards Judging Panel Announced