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European Defence and Security Procurement – Recent Developments
This course will help you to gain knowledge and skills in defence and security procurement, its rules and procedures and the changes experienced due to the war crisis in Europe. We will discuss around the European Defence Procurement Directive, the new tool European Defence Fund, capability planning and joint procurement in the EU.
This is a unique opportunity if you want to equip yourself with the tools needed to be abreast of the latest developments in the field, since many are the developments in this area of work.
What will you learn:
At the end of this course you should have a good understanding of:
- The scope and content of the European Defence Procurement Directive
- Key tools to understand the latest developments
- The European Defence Fund
- Capability planning
- Joint procurement in the defence sector
Course methodology/highlights:
The course will be delivered face to face, in Maastricht with a series of lectures and examples, with enough time to allow participants to ask questions in an interactive way. The participants will gain access to the EIPA Moodle platform, where they will have at their disposal all the presentations used during the course, as well as additional reading materials.
The course will update you on the most recent developments in the field of defence and security procurement, raise awareness on the novelties in rules, procedures, and funding available, and prepare you to be better equipped and more effective on the job afterwards.
Learning support
After taking this course, you can join EIPA’s dedicated community of practice together with other, former participants. You will also have access to the course materials for a duration of six months after the course.
The course is intended for those who deal with procurement in the defence sector (lawyers, judges etc.), as public officials from national and sub-national authorities and other public bodies in EU Member States and candidate countries and in European institutions, agencies and bodies. It is also of interest for the economic operators, in the defence industries as well as non-traditional defence stakeholders (civil industries, SMEs, research organisations, universities, etc) with interest in the area.
Course venue
European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA)
O.L. Vrouweplein 22
6211 HE, Maastricht
the Netherlands
Programme Organiser
Ms Belinda Vetter
Tel: +31 43 3296382
b.vetter@eipa.eu
Fee
The fee includes documentation, refreshments and lunches. Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration.
Discounts
EIPA member fee
EIPA offers a discount to all civil servants working for one of EIPA’s supporting countries, and civil servants working for an EU institution, body or agency.
Who are the supporting countries?
Civil servants coming from the following EIPA supporting countries are entitled to get the reduced fee: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.
For all other participants, the regular fee applies.
Early bird discount
The early bird discount is not cumulative with other discounts or promo codes, except for the EIPA member fee.
Meals
Dietary preferences can be indicated on the registration form.
Hotel reservations
EIPA has special price arrangements with a number of hotels. The hotels are within 10 minutes walking distance from EIPA. Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please book directly via the links below. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel upon checking out.
Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed online registration form.
Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation.
Cancellation policy
For administrative reasons you will be charged €150 for cancellations received within 15 days before the activity begins. There is no charge for qualified substitute participants.
EIPA reserves the right to cancel the activity up to 2 weeks before the starting date. In that case, registration fees received will be fully reimbursed. EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, accommodation, etc.).
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Programme
09.00 | Welcome, objectives and organisation of the course Gracia Vara Arribas, Project Leader, Expert, European Policies Unit, EIPA, Maastricht (NL) |
09.15 | Introduction to defence and security procurement (1) Dr Baudouin Heuninckx, University of Nottingham |
10.30 | Coffee break |
10.45 | Introduction to defence and security procurement (2) Dr Baudouin Heuninckx |
12.00 | Lunch |
13.00 | Defence procurement in time of crisis: financial, legal and operational risks Debate with the participants Simone Gariglio, Head of Procurement EUBAM Libya, EEAS |
14.00 | The European defence procurement rules after the invasion of Ukraine Debate with the participants Prof Martin Trybus, University of Birmingham |
15.00 | Coffee break |
15.15 | The Defence and Security Directive: hot topics and current debates Debate with the participants Dr Baudouin Heuninckx |
16.15 | Industrial participation requirements: defence offsets Debate with the participants Prof Aris Georgopoulos, University of Nottingham |
17.10 | End of day 1 |
09.00 | The European Defence Fund Gueorgui Ianakiev, Team Leader, Defence Market, European Commission, – Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space – Defence Industry – Defence Industry and Market Policy (DEFIS.A.1) |
10.00 | Coffee break |
10.15 | The European Defence Fund: a new tool, and how to use it best. Practical examples and Debate with the participants Dr Baudouin Heuninckx |
11.15 | Capability planning and joint procurement in the EU Franck Desit, Deputy director Capability Armament Planning and Head of Air domain Unit, European Defence Agency |
12.15 | Lunch |
13.15 | New EU initiatives on defence procurement Gueorgui Ianakiev |
14.15 | Coffee break |
14.30 | Keeping the transatlantic defence procurement link alive Debate with the participants Prof Luke Butler, University of Nottingham |
15.30 | Conclusions: Lots is happening in defence and security procurement, so stay tuned Dr Baudouin Heuninckx |
16.00 | End of the course |