Designed specifically for public sector professionals, the Buyer Essentials Zone will explore how buyers are responding to the new procurement regime in real time. Hear from local authorities, NHS trusts, government departments, and other public bodies as they share their experience navigating the Act—from internal training and systems updates to supplier engagement and procurement planning.

Learn how different sectors are tackling common challenges, how best practices are evolving, and how organisations are beginning to unlock the strategic potential of the new rules. This zone is about more than compliance—it’s about capability, collaboration, and delivering public value.