Keynote Arena

The P4H Scotland Keynote Arena sits at the heart of the event, bringing together leaders from across NHS Scotland, the wider public sector, academia and industry to share insight on the priorities shaping the future of healthcare procurement.

Sessions will address the strategic challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including digital transformation, AI, sustainability, social value, workforce capability and service modernisation, helping delegates understand both the immediate pressures and the longer-term direction of health and care procurement in Scotland.

Delivering the Future in Scotland

10:00 - 10:05
Welcome Address
Speakers
Pennie Taylor

Journalist

Freelance

10:05 - 10:10
Introductory Address - Delivering Public Services
10:10 - 10:30
Setting the Direction for NHS Scotland’s Future
Speakers
Christine McLaughlin

Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive

NHS Scotland

10:30 - 10:50
The Role of National Procurement in Delivering the Future for Health in Scotland
Speakers
Gordon Beattie

Director of National Procurement

NHS Scotland

11:00 - 11:30
Renewing Scotland’s Health and Social Care System from Vision to Delivery
11:40 - 12:10
Q&A Session: Transforming Health and Care Through The Power of Procurement
Speakers
Chris Sanderson

Head of Procurement

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

13.50-14:10
Building Sustainable Health Infrastructure for Scotland’s Future
Speakers
Alan Morrison

Deputy Director of Health Infrastructure and Sustainability

NHS Scotland

14.20-14.45
Q&A: Digital Transformation – Our Future for Scotland
Speakers
Jonathan Cameron

Head of Digital Health and Care

Scottish Government
Steven Flockhart

Director of Digital and Security

NHS Scotland