The Ghana Institute of Procurement and Supply (GIPS) is set to convene procurement professionals, policymakers and industry leaders to explore ways of making Ghana’s procurement and supply chain systems more efficient, resilient and responsive to national development needs.
The second edition of the National Procurement and Supply Chain Conference (NPSC 2026) is scheduled for September 2–3, 2026, at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Auditorium, under the theme, “Powering Transformation: Smart, Inclusive and Resilient Procurement and Supply Chains for National Development.”
The two-day conference is expected to provide a platform for stakeholders from government, business, academia and development institutions to examine emerging challenges within procurement and supply chain management and develop practical approaches to addressing them.
According to a statement issued in Accra, the conference will place particular emphasis on the role of effective procurement systems in driving economic growth, industrialisation, job creation and efficiency in public sector spending.
Organisers said the event would also promote knowledge sharing and stronger collaboration among stakeholders while exposing participants to innovative approaches and international best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
Procurement and supply chain experts from Ghana and other parts of Africa are expected to present research findings and share practical experiences on reforms and strategies capable of strengthening the sector.
Representatives from key state institutions and organisations across the continent are also expected to participate, creating opportunities for cross-border collaboration and the exchange of ideas on procurement reforms.
The organisers said the diverse participation would help generate practical solutions for developing procurement systems that are smart, inclusive and capable of withstanding emerging economic and operational challenges.
Among the key speakers expected at the conference is the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, who is expected to share perspectives on building resilient procurement systems that can support sustainable economic development and growth.
The conference will further examine how improved procurement practices can enhance value for money in public expenditure and strengthen Ghana’s competitiveness over the long term.
GIPS said the event forms part of its broader efforts to promote professionalism, innovation and ethical standards within Ghana’s procurement and supply chain industry.
It is also expected to strengthen partnerships between government, academia and the private sector while providing participants with opportunities to identify areas for cooperation and share experiences.
The organisers expressed the expectation that discussions at NPSC 2026 would contribute to ongoing efforts to reform Ghana’s procurement and supply chain systems and make them more responsive to the country’s development priorities.
