PCP WEBINAR: Cross – Continental Learning Lab for Innovation Procurement: Approaches in Europe and Canada 25th of November 2014, 15.30 - 17.30 (Brussels Time) GoToWebinar Service 15:30 Introduction Welcome – Objectives and Agenda of the webinar (moderated by Katharina Zwick, AustriaTech) Introduction 15:40 Block 1: Legal background and framework of PCP in comparison PCP framework and approaches in Canada (Speaker: Peter Bown, Build in Canada Innovation Program) • Overview on the relevant legal and organisational framework and context of PCP in Canada • Relevant PCP stakeholders in Canada • Typical characteristics of Canadian PCP and PPI projects Reasons and background of the Canadian Innovation Program PCP framework and approaches in Europe: one example from the Netherlands (Speakers: Ruben Prins, Agentschap NL/ Katharina Zwick, AustriaTech ) • Overview on the relevant legal and organisational framework and context of PCP in Europe • Reasons and background of the Dutch PCP/PPI Program • Relevant stakeholders • Typical characteristics of PCP/PPI projects in the Netherlands 16:10 Block 2: Best-practices and lessons learned (Speakers: Peter Bown, Build in Canada Innovation Program / Lisa Silvemark, Trafikverket Sweden - Swedish Transport Administration) • • • • What are best –practices and examples from PCP projects, programs and initiatives in Europe vs. in Canada? What are the lessons learned from the different approaches? What are the next steps and future prospects? What are the expectations for PCP in the future? 16:50 Block 3: Discussion, Questions and Answers • • Discussion with the speakers Answering questions of the participants 17:10 Summary, common learnings and further steps 17:30 End of Webinar Aim of the Webinar The webinar will provide an overview on the background, legal framework and current goodpractice examples of PCP projects and initiatives around Europe in comparison to the approaches implemented in Canada. Speakers will give an insight on already implemented PCP/PPI projects and programs, the lessons learned from the previous initiatives and the future prospects and challenges of PCP. Furthermore the webinar should enable mutual learning and the discussion on possible cooperation areas. Speakers description Peter Bown Ruben Prins Lisa Silvemark Build in Canada Innovation Program Consultant Innovation & Procurement at Agentschap NL Swedish Transport Administration