URBREATH Webinar Series: Innovative Public Procurement in Action

URBREATH blog post Webinar Sept25

URBREATH is pleased to launch a new webinar series titled “Innovative Public Procurement in Action: Exploring Instruments for Urban Transformation”, beginning 29 September 2025.

This 5-part series, taking place every Monday from 29 September to 27 October (09:00–10:30 CEST) via Microsoft Teams, will explore key public procurement instruments that can support innovation and sustainable urban development, with a particular focus on their application in Nature-Based Solutions (NBS).


Webinar Schedule

  • 29 September: Preliminary Market Consultations

  • 6 October: Competitive Dialogue

  • 13 October: Competitive Procedure with Negotiation

  • 20 October: Innovation Partnership

  • 27 October: Pre-Commercial Procurement


Agenda (for each session)

Welcome & Opening Remarks
Presenter: Sara Nyberg

  • Introduction to the session and overview of objectives

Technical Deep Dive: Understanding the Instrument
Presenter: Francesco Molinari

  • Detailed explanation of the featured public procurement instrument

  • Legal context and relevance under EU directives

  • Key features and operational mechanisms

Interactive Discussion & Q&A

  • Open floor for participant questions

Relevance of the Instrument for NBS Procurement

  • Dialogue between technical experts, city representatives, and attendees
    (Speaker TBD)

Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Presenter: Sara Nyberg

  • Summary of key insights

  • Preview of the next session

  • Invitation to continue engaging with the series


Join us for this insightful series as we explore how innovative procurement tools can support the urban transitions needed for a more sustainable and resilient future.

Join the meeting here!