Driving Innovation Through Public Procurement: Highlights from TECHNATION’s Executive Briefing with Supply Ontario

The Future of Procurement in Ontario

Public procurement is more than a transaction—it’s a strategic lever for innovation, resiliency, and economic growth. On April 25, TECHNATION hosted an Executive Briefing with Supply Ontario, gathering industry and government leaders to explore how Ontario’s $30 billion public sector ecosystem can harness procurement strategies to unlock lasting value.

Supply Ontario’s leadership provided insights into market engagement, agile procurement approaches, and long-term investment priorities, reinforcing the role of procurement as a catalyst for transformation.

“Your innovation and transformation agenda is only as good as your procurement strategy.” — Anna Leon, Ontario Board Chair, TECHNATION & Partner, KPMG

That theme of collaboration and strategy resonated throughout the discussion. Supply Ontario emphasized its commitment to working with both buyers and sellers to optimize procurement for greater efficiency, transparency, and impact.

“We’re here to collaborate with both buyers and sellers to bring real value through conversations like this.” — Sunita Chander, Chief Strategy, Programs and Partnerships Officer, Supply Ontario

Key Takeaways from the Session

• Procurement as a tool for economic growth: Aligning purchasing decisions with innovation-driven strategies to foster vendor resiliency.
• Agile procurement frameworks: Creating more flexible processes to adapt to emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• New Procurement Restriction Policy: Understanding its implications for businesses and public-sector collaborations.
• Long-term value vs. lowest cost: Prioritizing sustainable and strategic procurement models that support domestic vendors and critical infrastructure.

Thank You to Our Speakers & Sponsors

A special thank you to our speakers Jackie Korecki, Chief Operating Officer and Sunita Chander, Chief Strategy, Programs and Partnerships Officer from Supply Ontario for sharing their expertise and vision for the future of public procurement. Their leadership continues to inspire solutions-oriented conversations between industry and government.

This event was made possible with the support of our event sponsors:

KPMG (Co-Host), CrowdStrike (Partner Meet & Greet Host), and Event Sponsors GEF Consulting Inc., and TELUS—partners committed to advancing strategic procurement practices that drive innovation, inclusion and economic resilience.

Shaping the Future, Together

Procurement isn’t just about purchasing—it’s about building Ontario’s future through smart, strategic and transparent processes that benefit businesses, government and communities alike.

As TECHNATION continues its leadership in procurement modernization advocacy, cybersecurity and digital transformation, conversations like this set the stage for collaborative action that moves industries forward.