# Scottish Government Highlights AI in Procurement

The Scottish Government is emphasizing artificial intelligence as a central theme at its upcoming national procurement conference, Procurex Scotland 2026, scheduled for October 29th at the SEC in Glasgow. This event will focus on responsible AI adoption within Scotland's public procurement market, valued at approximately £17 billion, aiming to foster innovation, collaboration, and enhanced governance across public sector procurement activities.

- Procurement professionals should prepare for increased emphasis on AI-driven solutions and governance frameworks in Scotland's public sector.
- The conference presents opportunities for suppliers and contractors to engage with evolving AI procurement requirements and innovation initiatives.
- Organizations involved in public procurement in Scotland can benefit from understanding AI's role in enhancing procurement capabilities and compliance.
- Collaboration between government entities such as the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland, and Public Services Delivery Scotland indicates a coordinated approach to AI integration in procurement processes.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** September 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- Scottish Government
- Public Services Delivery Scotland
- NHS Scotland

### Sources
- [AI focus at Scottish Government's national procurement conference | FutureScot](https://futurescot.com/ai-focus-at-scottish-governments-national-procurement-conference/amp) - FutureScot