Smart & Secure Public Procurement in the EU

Public procurement in the European Union is changing quickly. It is no longer just about buying goods and services — it is becoming a key part of how public organisations deliver digital transformation, manage data, and address cybersecurity risks.
Today, procurement sits at the intersection of law, technology, and public policy. The way organisations procure digital tools and cloud services directly affects how secure, fair, and trustworthy those systems are in practice.

As a result, contracting authorities are expected to go beyond compliance. They need to integrate data protection and cybersecurity into their contracts, manage supply chain and sovereignty risks, and support more transparent and responsible use of technology.

This two-day training is designed to support that shift. It begins with a clear overview of the current EU public procurement framework, then moves into digital procurement challenges, the practical application of GDPR and cybersecurity requirements, and finally the implications of the 2026 reform.

Who Should Attend

This programme is suitable for a broad and multidisciplinary audience:
Public procurement officers and category managers
IT and digital transformation leads
Legal advisors and in-house counsel
Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
Cybersecurity and risk professionals
Policy makers and regulators
Consultants and suppliers working with the public sector

What you will learn

By the end of the training, participants will:
Master the core legal framework of EU public procurement
Understand how to procure IT, cloud, and data-driven systems effectively
Learn how to embed GDPR requirements into procurement processes and documents
Apply cybersecurity obligations (including NIS2) to supplier selection and contract management
Address data sovereignty and strategic autonomy concerns
Use procurement as a tool for digital governance, transparency, and accountability
Anticipate and prepare for the 2026 Procurement Overhaul