With the revised draft legislative proposals on the public procurement directives, the European Commission aims to streamline and improve procurement procedures and to promote innovative, environmental and social aspects as a strategic means to achieve the Europe 2020 goals. The conference will discuss in depth theCurrent reforms of the public procurement directivesExtension of public procurement rules to concessionsRelationship between Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and State aid regulation in infrastructure marketsFinancing, efficiency and risk mitigation of PPP projectsFor an intensive examination of the revised public procurement directives as well as practical guidance on sustainable procurement issues you should not miss the interactive workshop on the second day!