Welcome to the 2024 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 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.
Exclusive Insights from Legal Experts: A thorough introduction to defence procurement by Associate professor Carri Ginter, Katrine Plavina-Mika, and Mario Sorm—key Baltic experts in the field.
Access to Timely Research: Learn about the latest developments, including the impact of the Ukraine conflict and NATO’s evolving role, all backed by up-to-date research.
Hands-On Workshop: Our interactive sessions provide real-world examples and case studies that equip you with practical knowledge you can apply immediately.
Latest Trends and Legal Nuances: Gain a thorough understanding of how to balance essential security interests with the principles of the internal market, including insights into case law.
Networking & Career Growth: A rare opportunity to network with industry leaders, policymakers, and academics—enhancing your career prospects and industry connections.
Don’t miss out on our extended programme for the week as part of the Nordic Public Procurement Forum 2024
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
We reserve the right to make changes, because we love to optimize. |
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Scandic Spectrum Hotel
Kalvebod Brygge 10
1560 Copenhagen
The conference will be conducted in English.
YOUR INVESTMENT
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
Join the main conference dinner at Restaurant no. 2. The dinner is not included in the conference main day 1. Spaces are limited and you will have to make a registration to secure your seat!
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.
Kalvebod Brygge 10
1560 København
Danmark