Procuring the Unknown
Wed, 24 Sept
|Te Iho
“Procuring the Unknown” will explore how procurement leaders navigate uncertainty, adapt to shifting demands, and build resilience in the face of unpredictable challenges, from AI breakthroughs to the most surprising things a team might need to procure.


Time & Location
24 Sept 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street, Pipitea, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
About the event
Join the New Zealand Procurement Excellence Forum (PEF) for an engaging panel discussion, sponsored by Cotiss.
The theme of the session “Procuring the Unknown” will explore how procurement leaders navigate uncertainty, adapt to shifting demands, and build resilience in the face of unpredictable challenges, from AI breakthroughs to the most surprising things a team might need to procure.
The discussion will be moderated by Matthew Whiting (CEO & Head of Product, Cotiss), with senior voices from across government:
Tod Cooper – Department of Corrections
Jess Wawatai – Inland Revenue
Michael Alp – MBIE
