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

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

This webinar brings together government and industry leaders to unpack what these changes mean for suppliers, investors, and partners working with the South Australian Government. Hear first-hand insights on how procurement reforms are being implemented, what opportunities are emerging across major projects, and how your organisation can best position itself to collaborate and compete in this evolving environment.

Key Discussion Points:

• Understanding the latest SA Government procurement updates – how the reforms simplify engagement and prioritise local business participation.
• Accessing new investment opportunities – where the state is directing growth and how partners can align with priority sectors.
• Balancing innovation and compliance – enabling value for money while supporting agile, outcome-focused partnerships.
• Building stronger collaboration between government and business – insights from both policy and industry perspectives.
• Preparing your business for success – practical steps to take advantage of upcoming tenders and programs.

Speakers:

• Phillip Dowsett, Deputy Industry Advocate at Office of the Industry Advocate, South Australian Government
  Phillip Dowsett is South Australia’s Deputy Industry Advocate (since 2016), helping implement the South Australian Industry Participation Policy (SAIPP) and broaden opportunities for local businesses to win government contracts. With 17+ years’ leadership across international sales, marketing, operations and contract management including managing director roles and running his own business. He has driven growth and managed government and private sector contracts across the Asia Pacific region.
• Ross Ashman, Co-Founder & CEO, Public Sector Network
  Ross Ashman is the Co-Founder & CEO of Public Sector Network (PSN), which began in 2014 and has grown into a global community for public sector leaders. He leads PSN’s mission to bring government professionals together to share ideas, access relevant insights and case studies, and connect through year-round communities, events and learning