Aula Magna, Faculty of Law, University of Buenos Aires (UBA). Pres. Figueroa Alcorta Av. 2263, C1425, CABA.
November 3rd and 4th, 2025
Participation is free of charge. Prior registration required. Certificates of attendance will be provided
Experience the Third Edition!
A new edition of the International Congress on Public Procurement is coming.
Throughout its previous editions, the Congress has brought together national and international experts from academia, government, the private sector, and multilateral organizations, establishing itself as a leading forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences regarding the role of public procurement.
In a global context shaped by technological transformations, new social demands, and increasing requirements for transparency and efficiency, public procurement faces the challenge of redefining itself not merely as an administrative procedure, but as a strategic public policy tool.
In this new edition, the Congress takes a further step by incorporating a broader perspective on the role of the State and an expanded approach to Administrative and Public Law.
Accordingly, the Congress will address public procurement from both an operational and strategic perspective, examining its practical functioning, its capacity to generate results, and its potential as a tool for state transformation. The program will promote discussions on innovation, the incorporation of new technologies, transparency, efficiency, professionalization, and comparative regional and international experiences, while also integrating perspectives from Administrative and Public Law in order to further explore the regulatory, institutional, and governance frameworks that structure state action.
In this way, the Congress seeks to approach public procurement in all its complexity: from its rules and procedures to its impact on the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policies.
The Congress therefore offers a space for reflection and debate aimed at developing concrete tools that contribute to strengthening more efficient, transparent, and results-oriented public systems, while generating meaningful contributions to decision-making processes.
We look forward to welcoming you to this new edition!
How can public procurement systems ensure equal treatment among bidders? What challenges do emerging technologies pose for the application of the traditional principles of public procurement?
How does artificial intelligence impact public procurement processes and governmental decision-making? What opportunities and risks does automation present in terms of transparency, efficiency, and oversight?
How do international and regional agreements impact national public procurement systems? What challenges and opportunities does the Mercosur–European Union Agreement present for public markets? Which comparative experiences help identify best practices in openness, competition, and international cooperation? How can global standards be reconciled with national and regional priorities?
How is state intervention being redefined in contemporary markets? Which institutional models (independent agencies, ministries, commissions) are most effective? What safeguards should be adopted to protect regulatory integrity? How can the judicialization of regulation be mitigated? What are the limits of self-regulation?
How can transparency and access to information be strengthened in public procurement processes? What role do open data play? How does the professionalization of procurement teams enhance the efficiency, integrity, and quality of public procurement?
How can public procurement become a strategic tool for achieving public policy objectives? Which mechanisms allow the measurement of impact, outcomes, and public value in government purchasing? How can criteria related to innovation, inclusion, sustainability, and productive development be incorporated into procurement policies?
Which models govern state liability? Are objective or subjective standards prevailing? How should state omissions in the face of foreseeable risks (health, security, public services) be assessed? What standards of diligence should apply? Are existing complaint and redress mechanisms effective? How does international responsibility impact domestic liability? What forms of reparation are enforceable in cases of rights violations?
What are the main pending challenges regarding oversight, competition, and professionalization? How can the relationship between technological innovation and legal certainty be strengthened? What role should oversight bodies and new digital tools play in the future of public procurement?
Which elements of administrative law are becoming globalized, and why? Which transnational actors are the most influential? Are there global administrative principles? How can regulation be coordinated across different levels (local, national, regional, supranational)? Which mechanisms of administrative cooperation work best? What tensions arise between sovereignty and global obligations? Which institutional reforms are most urgent for a legitimate and effective global administrative law?
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