Panel discussion 5: Beyond Spend: Measuring Social Value in Indigenous procurement

This session explores how to measure the true social return from procurement with Indigenous businesses, moving beyond simple spend metrics. Drawing on frameworks, data, and key findings from the Supply Nation Sleeping Giant Rises social impact report. The session also addresses common misconceptions about Indigenous businesses and provides tools to strengthen the effectiveness and accountability of procurement strategies.

 

3:35pm – 4:30pm | Pyrmont Theatre