The professionalisation of public procurement officers is entering a decisive phase at European level. Following EUPPM Network’s institutional mission in October 2025, during which the Association formally called on the European Commission to introduce a specific provision dedicated to public procurement officers within the reform of public procurement legislation, and…
Workshops recap and participation updates – 27 July 2026, 12:00 PM CEST A new presentation workshop for the EUPPM European Conference 2026 will take place online on 27 July 2026 at 12:00 PM CEST. The meeting will provide an opportunity to share the latest updates on the Conference, which will be held in Naples…
ASSORUP took part today in the Global Procurement Conference, held in the prestigious setting of Villa Mondragone in Frascati. This international event, now in its eleventh year, is organised by the University of Tor Vergata under the leadership of Professor Gustavo Piga. A symbolic venue for global dialogue on procurement,…
The Early Bird registration deadline for the EUPPM Conference 2026, taking place in Naples in October from 15th to 17th , has been extended until August 31th, 2026. The decision follows the requests received from numerous public administrations, institutions and organisations across Europe, which highlighted the time required to complete internal administrative procedures,…
From Brussels to a European Community of Practice The presentation of the first European Report on Public Procurement Professionalisation at the European Parliament in Brussels marked an important milestone in a collective journey that is now gaining momentum across Europe. Thanks to the engagement of professionals, institutions, academics and practitioners…
An unprecedented collective achievement for the community of public procurement managers ASSORUP proudly announces a milestone that marks a historic step for the entire European public procurement community. On 6 May 2026, at the European Parliament in Brussels, the first European Report on Professionalisation in Public Procurement will be presented…
More than 30 registered participants, over 20 attendees, and many friends who reached out asking for updates on the outcomes of today’s meeting. So here we are—sharing the key points of a gathering that confirms how rapidly our community is expanding and how strongly the European conversation on professionalisation is…
ASSORUP announces the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Law of the University of Naples Federico II, which becomes the official venue of the first European Conference of Public Procurement Managers, scheduled for 15–17 October 2026. This marks a historic step for Italy and for the…
The creation of the European network of public buyers — the EUPPM Network — is becoming increasingly concrete. After months of dialogue, mapping, and coordination among national organisations, the initiative is entering an operational phase: on April 22, a dedicated meeting will bring together communities and associations from across Europe….
As the European community awaits the release of the draft of the new EU Public Procurement Directive, EUPPM has published a survey inviting professionals from across the Union to help select the themes of the workshops that will shape the programme of the First European Conference of Public Procurement Managers,…