16th Hospital Procurement Conference

Hospital procurement has long been about more than just managing material costs. It determines availability, security of supply, capacity for innovation and the financial stability of hospitals.

Geopolitical tensions, international dependencies, volatile markets and changing financing conditions are shifting the parameters. It is not just the lowest purchase price that matters. What counts are resilient supply chains, reliable availability, manageable overall costs and partnerships that function even under pressure.

As a result, procurement decisions are becoming more comprehensive. Product, logistics, service, financing and risk must all be considered together. Digitalisation, artificial intelligence and automation open up additional opportunities – provided they are consistently aligned with processes and the benefits for healthcare provision.

The 16th Hospital Procurement Congress brings together those who are shaping this transformation. Together with decision-makers from hospitals, purchasing groups, industry, the retail sector, politics and academia, we will compare experiences, refine priorities and develop sustainable approaches to procurement and logistics. The findings of the 2027 Procurement Monitor provide a solid foundation for this.

I look forward to two days of focused, independent and practical debate – and to exchanging views with you in Berlin.

Prof. Dr Dr Wilfried von Eiff

Congress President