Webinar: Unlocking New Opportunities, Navigating the Next Phase of SA Government Procurement and Investment

South Australia is entering a new era of procurement and investment reform, designed to strengthen local industry participation and accelerate economic growth across priority sectors including defence, digital, and infrastructure. With record levels of spend flowing to South Australian businesses, and initiatives like the Forward Procurement Plan and the Digital Investment Fund gaining momentum, the state’s focus is firmly on building a smarter, more connected procurement ecosystem.

If you missed the live session or want to revisit the key takeaways, the full recording of Unlocking New Opportunities: Navigating the Next Phase of SA Government Procurement and Investment is now available. Whether you’re actively pursuing SA Government work or exploring investment and partnership pathways, this session breaks down what’s changing, where opportunities are emerging, and what practical steps you can take to compete and collaborate more effectively.

This webinar is designed to help you better navigate the shifting landscape, with insights into:

• Understanding the latest SA Government procurement updates, including how reforms simplify engagement and prioritise local business participation

• Accessing new investment opportunities, where the state is directing growth and how partners can align to priority sectors

• Balancing innovation and compliance, enabling value for money while supporting agile, outcome-focused partnerships

• Building stronger collaboration between government and business, perspectives from both policy and industry leaders

• Preparing your business for success, practical steps to take advantage of upcoming tenders and programs

Featured speakers:

Phillip Dowsett, Deputy Industry Advocate, Office of the Industry Advocate, South Australian Government
Phillip shares first-hand insights into how SA’s procurement reforms are being implemented, how the South Australian Industry Participation Policy (SAIPP) is shaping engagement, and what local businesses can do to broaden their opportunities to win government contracts.

Ross Ashman, Co-Founder & CEO, Public Sector Network
Ross brings a broader market view on what separates high-performing suppliers, how to stand out in an evolving procurement environment, and how organisations can build the relationships and capability needed to compete in future programs.