Empowering

Smarter

Procurement

in Education

Following a sold-out debut that welcomed over 250 attendees, Procure4Education returns to Belfast this October as an all-island event for everyone shaping education across schools, colleges and universities.

Whether you’re responsible for procurement, finance, or operations within education, the day brings the priorities, peers and partners defining the year ahead into one room.

Wednesday 25th November 2026
Crowne Plaza Belfast

THE 2026 SHIFT

2026 is the year education procurement becomes an all-island conversation

Schools, universities, and education bodies across Northern Ireland and the Republic are facing many of the same challenges. Capital investment, sustainability targets, digital transformation, supplier resilience, and delivering value under increasing pressure.

Procure4Education 2026 brings together the organisations, suppliers, and procurement professionals shaping the future of education procurement across the island. The event focuses on practical collaboration, market insight, and the opportunities emerging from major investment programmes and evolving procurement priorities.

Designed for both public and private sector delegates, the event creates a space to explore upcoming opportunities, share expertise, and build stronger cross-border relationships.

€3 bn+

Estimated annual education procurement spend

€7.55bn

Education investment planned through to 2030

North & South

One event connecting the education procurement community

WHO THE DAY IS FOR
ATTEND THE EVENT

Built for everyone shaping education procurement

Procure4Education 2026 is for the whole education procurement community — buyers, suppliers, and partners alike. For one day in Belfast, the people shaping education procurement across the island of Ireland come together to share insight, build relationships, and explore what’s next.

SPONSOR & EXHIBIT

Put your brand in the room

Procure4Education 2026 puts your brand in front of the procurement teams, framework owners and decision-makers shaping education across the island of Ireland. Sponsorship and exhibition packages are available across a range of tiers, with options to suit every objective.

2025 SPEAKERS INCLUDED

Elaine Hartin

Chief Strategy & Finance Officer, University of Ulster

Donna Allen

Assistant Director of Procurement & Corporate Services,
Education Authority NI

Paul Hansen

Head of Strategic Accounts – Scotland, Wales, N Ireland, 
Crown Commercial Services

Sharon Smyth CBE

Deputy Secretary, Department of Finance NI, Construction & Procurement Delivery

2025 PARTNERS & PARTICIPATING ORGANISATIONS INCLUDED
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WHAT DELEGATES SAID ABOUT 2025

“A fantastic event for all those involved with Education Procurement and Supply in Northern Ireland. Great networking and connecting with the local supplier community.”

– Delegate, Belfast Metropolitan College

“I was delighted to attend Procure4Education 25 and would highly recommend it. Great to meet one to one with Government Procurement Bodies personnel. Some excellent speakers and panel discussions.”

– Delegate, Procon Modular

Belfast. 25 November 2026.

One day. One island. One programme.

Free for public sector. Paid delegate passes for private sector.

Event Sponsor

Thank you to our 2025 Event Sponsors