Participants of the Procura+ Network are at the forefront of sustainable, circular and innovation procurement, and the 2018 EcoProcura Conference - which takes place in Nijmegen on 3-5 October - will be showcasing the activities and successes of Participants in several key places.

As well as speaking in plenary and breakout sessions, Procura+ participants - who are eligible for a reduced event fee - will lead market lounges and other interactive activities, as well as using the chance to meet together on specific procurement topics. For example, a meeting of the Procura+ Interest Group on Socially Responsible Public Procurement of ICT will be held, alongside a market engagement event relating to social criteria for procurement of ICT products and services.

The 2018 Procura+ Awards ceremony will also take place at EcoProcura on the evening of 4 October. The winners will be announced and the awards presented to public authorities for Sustainable Procurement of the Year, Innovation procurement of the Year and Procurement Initiative of the Year. The Procura+ Awards highlight sustainable and innovation procurements and tender procedures and give visibility to the most dynamic, forward-looking and innovative public authorities and their initiatives.

Registration is now open for EcoProcura and can be accessed from the event website. When registering, please select 'Procura+ Participant' in order to receive discount. For more information contact the EcoProcura team at ecoprocura2018@iclei.org.