WEBINAR

Presented by:

Public Procurement 2026 - Key Trends Shaping the Future

January 29, 2026

2:00 – 3:15 PM EST

PRESENTERS:

Jeannette Bruno, Director of Customer Advocacy, SOVRA
Peter Gorman, Director of Product Marketing, SOVRA
Thao Jones Hill, Co-Founder and CEO, Govinity

Public procurement is facing rising expectations amid fewer resources, tighter budgets, and heightened scrutiny of transparency and risk. This session breaks down the Top Trends influencing public procurement in 2026, providing insights and practical steps agencies can take now to navigate the industry in the year ahead.

We will be focusing specifically on 4 trends:

Emerging Technologies:

• Leveraging AI and analytics to reduce administrative burden and elevate decision quality.

Contract Management:

• From reactive oversight to proactive governance, overcoming post-award risk.

Workforce & Resource Constraints:

• Rethinking and adapting to sustain service levels amid shrinking teams, hiring challenges, and budget pressure.

Procurement Agility and Modernization:

• Redefining procurement through simplicity, reduced cycle times, and greater transparency.