The Public Procurement Law Conference returns for its fourth edition on 14 October 2026 at The Xara Lodge.
This year’s conference will explore the latest developments shaping public procurement in Malta and across the European Union, with particular focus on forthcoming legislative reforms, evolving policy priorities and key judicial decisions. Through a combination of presentations, workshops and discussions, participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing both public and private sector procurement.
08:30
Coffee & registration
09:00
Welcome & opening address
Antoine Cremona (Partner, Ganado Advocates)
09:15
A year in review
An overview of key regulatory and policy developments in public procurement in Malta and in the EU
Presented by:
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici (Partner, Ganado Advocates)
Calvin Calleja (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
09:30
Key note address
Presentation by:
Adrian Dalli (Director General, Department of Contracts)
09:45
The Public Procurement Act: A new age for government purchasing
Presented by:
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici (Partner, Ganado Advocates)
Calvin Calleja (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
10:30
Refreshments
11:00
Workshops
Workshop session #1
Red flags in collusive tendering
Exclusive to public sector
Led by Clement Mifsud-Bonnici (Partner, Ganado Advocates) & Laura Spiteri (Advocate, Ganado Advocates)
Workshop session #2
Masterclass in joint bidding and subcontractors
Exclusive to private sector
Led by Calvin Calleja (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
Workshop session #3
Preventing and managing disputes in public contracts
Led by Antoine Cremona (Partner, Ganado Advocates)
Maximum: 50 attendees
13:00
Lunch
14:00
Case-law review
An overview of the key court judgements and decisions on public procurement delivered by Malta’s Court of Appeal and Courts of Justice of the European Union
Presentation by:
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici (Partner, Ganado Advocates)
Calvin Calleja (Senior Associate, Ganado Advocates)
15:15
Fireside chat
Speakers:
Antoine Cremona (Partner, Ganado Advocates)
Speaker to be confirmed
16:00
Closing address
Clement Mifsud-Bonnici (Partner, Ganado Advocates)
