2026 LGP Annual Conference
Get involved in 2026
Registrations Now Open
Registrations are now open for the 2026 Local Government Procurement Annual Conference. Returning to Doltone House, Darling Island, this flagship event brings together procurement professionals, council leaders, suppliers and industry experts to share ideas, explore emerging trends and connect on the issues shaping the future of local government procurement.
Topics on the program:
Artificial Intelligence
Supply Chain Costs & Outcomes
Modern Slavery
Supplier Relationship Management
Emerging Trends & Innovation
Council Case Studies
Governance in Procurement
Showcase your company
Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities
Sponsor and exhibitor opportunities are available for businesses looking to connect with councils across NSW. Showcase your brand, build valuable relationships and place your business in front of key decision-makers in local government.
Spots are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis once registrations have opened. Our Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus will be made available to the general public on Friday, 3rd July, which will provide more information on available opportunities, pricing and how to register.
What to expect
Key Speakers
This year’s program will feature practical insights, sector research and real-world examples from across the local government sector.
The Impact of AI on Community Outcomes
Maria Padisetti, Co-Founder and CEO, Digital Armour
Maria will deliver a keynote address on Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Community Outcomes, examining the opportunities and challenges presented by AI and its growing influence on service delivery, community engagement and the achievement of meaningful outcomes for communities. Drawing on her extensive experience, Maria will provide valuable insights into how organisations can harness emerging technologies to create lasting value for the communities they serve.
Copilot & AI: From Possibility to Productivity
Daniel Brown, 5x Microsoft MVP
Daniel's session will focus on the practical application of artificial intelligence in today's workplace, exploring real-world examples of AI and Microsoft Copilot, providing practical steps to improve AI adoption.
WorldCC Research and Unlocking Greater Value in Your Contracts
Bronwyn Challis, Head of Business Development, LGP
In this session, Bronwyn will present the findings from LGP's latest research with WorldCC which takes a deep dive into council-supplier relationships across the Australian local government sector. This valuable session will examine how councils can leverage these insights to unlock greater value from their contracts and strengthen supplier partnerships.
Panel Session - Taking Reasonable Steps: How Councils Are Addressing Modern Slavery in Procurement
Tania Lalor, Senior Consultant & Sustainable Procurement Specialist
Join us for Tania's panel session where council representatives will share how they are responding to the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner’s Guidance on Reasonable Steps, including how they are identifying and managing risks in their supply chains, updating procurement processes, and building internal capability.