Digital technologies and public procurement: the second edition of Plan 3 concluded
On November 3, 2025, the second edition of Plan 3 – “E-procurement: the Use of Digital Technologies in the Procurement Process” concluded. The course was promoted by Spoke 5 of RAISE as part of the Training Program P5 | AI for Public Administration.
The initiative offered an advanced training path dedicated to public administration officials, aiming to provide them with up-to-date tools to address the ongoing transformations driven by digital and technological innovation.
The course provided participants with an in-depth focus on the application of digital technologies in public purchasing processes, with particular attention to Italy’s new Public Procurement Code. The training was structured in two sessions: the first took place online on October 24, 2025, and the second in person on November 3, 2025, at the Bensa Lecture Hall of the University of Genoa.
The final day, curated by Professor Matteo Timo, Dr. Giovanni Botto (University of Genoa), and Dr. Valentina Varano (Italian Institute of Technology), featured a roundtable discussion with contributions from Professor Gerolamo Taccogna and active participation from the course attendees.
During the session, the speakers analyzed the main innovations introduced by the new procurement code, presenting practical examples of how digital tools can enhance the management of purchasing processes and encouraging an open exchange between experts and professionals from the public sector. The workshop-based approach and the high level of interaction allowed participants to translate theoretical insights into practical experience, strengthening the connection between academic research and administrative practice.
Plan 3 primarily targeted administrative officials working in e-procurement and digital transition management. The fifty available seats for this second edition were quickly filled, confirming the growing interest in the digital transformation of public administration and in innovative approaches to procurement management.
Across the two training sessions, participants developed key skills to understand the implications of the new regulatory framework, use digital technologies effectively, and recognize the benefits of e-procurement in terms of efficiency, cost savings, transparency, and accountability.
At the end of the course, participants received an Open Badge, certifying the competencies acquired.
As explained by Simona Tirasso, one of the event organizers: “Technological and digital innovation drives public administration and its officials to face new challenges that require specific skills. For this reason, during the training day we explored the use of digital technologies in the procurement process, with particular focus on the new procurement code. The public administration employees involved had the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in procurement, interact with expert lecturers, and deepen their understanding of the advantages and challenges of e-procurement in terms of efficiency, cost savings, transparency, and accountability.”
The second edition of Plan 3 built upon and expanded the content of the first, held in May 2025, reaffirming RAISE’s commitment to promoting continuous education for public sector personnel.
Thanks to NRRP funding, all P5 RAISE training activities were provided free of charge, supporting participation and fostering the growth of digital skills within public administration.
