Welcome to the 2023 Defence Procurement & NATO Workshop!
Get ready to dive into the complex yet fascinating world of defense procurement and its intersection with NATO policies. We are thrilled to invite you to an action-packed workshop day where you will acquire comprehensive insights, practical tools, and cutting-edge issues in the realm of defense procurement.
Defence Procurement: The Complex Nexus of Policy, Law, and Security
Defence procurement is not just about obtaining goods and services for the defence sector; it’s a labyrinth of special rules, exemptions, and options to transpose into national laws. With the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and growing global tensions, it has never been more critical to understand the intricacies involved in the field.
This workshop aims to explain these complexities and explore NATO’s growing role in shaping national procurement practices. Moreover, we will help if you are struggling with excluding third country equipment and software from your procurement.
Why Attend the Defence Procurement Workshop?
A thorough introduction to defence procurement by Associate professor Carri Ginter, Katrine Plavina-Mika, and Mario Sorm—key Baltic experts in the field.
Learn about the latest developments, including the impact of the Ukraine conflict and NATO’s evolving role, all backed by up-to-date research.
Our interactive sessions provide real-world examples and case studies that equip you with practical knowledge you can apply immediately.
Gain a thorough understanding of how to balance essential security interests with the principles of the internal market, including insights into case law.
A rare opportunity to network with industry leaders, policymakers, and academics—enhancing your career prospects and industry connections.
! Extend Your Learning Experience
Don’t miss out on our extended programme for the week as part of the Nordic Public Procurement Forum 2023.
Join us for a multitude of activities focusing on public procurement, including vital talks on sustainability, corruption, and emerging case law.
09:45 | Registration and morning coffee |
10:00 | Welcome: DEFENCE PROCUREMENT: IS THERE AN INTERNAL MARKET FOR THAT AND HOW DOES NATO AFFECT IT? Moderators: Carri Ginter, Ph.D. and Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law at University of Tartu, Partner at Sorainen Law firm Katrine Plavina-Mika, Senior Associate at Sorainen Law firm, Chair of the Public Procurement Committee at the Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and a former representative of the Eurochambres at the European Commission’s Stakeholder Group on Public Procurement Mario Sorm, Senior Associate at Sorainen law firm |
10:10 | Introduction to defence procurement:
Exemptions |
11:15 | Coffee break |
11:30 | Examples of transposition of the Defence directive to national laws in light of the war in Ukraine Essential security interests versus the internal market Can we exclude Chinese components and companies from public procurement? |
12:30 | Lunch |
13:30 | Workshop: Local components in defence procurement – when can we invoke security of supply? Issue spotting exercise with additional twists and turns. |
15:15 | Coffee break |
15:15 | Workshop: The NATO dimension of national defence procurement Issue spotting exercise regarding NATO standards, qualification criteria and other items used in national public procurement. |
16:30 | Q & A |
16:45 | Thank you for participating |
1 day: € 899 ex VAT
2 days: € 1798 ex VAT
3 days: € 2697 ex VAT
4 days: € 3596 ex VAT
5 days: € 4495 ex VAT
JOIN THE EVENING PROGRAM
22nd of November
Main conference dinner at Nordic Restaurant Høst (separate registration required).
What will you get?
During the days you will get delicious servings: a light breakfast, lunch, beverages, fruit and snacks. You will also get access to the speakers’ presentations digitally.
Copenhagen, Denmark