How could the qualification system for companies evolve within the European public procurement market?
What opportunities and challenges lie ahead for Italian businesses?
These questions will be addressed during the Academy Day titled “From the Single Market of Public Procurement to European Single Qualification?”, hosted by CQOP SOA. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 9:30 AM, at the CEOforLIFE Clubhouse Montecitorio, located at Piazza Montecitorio 116 in Rome. The event can also be followed via live stream.
International research for the future of qualification
The Academy Day will open with the presentation of the study “Completing the Puzzle of European Public Procurement Reform: Towards a European Qualification System for Economic Operators?”, conducted by CQOP SOA in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, Politecnico di Torino, and Ghent University.
The research contributes to the debate on European public procurement reform, exploring the prospects of a common qualification system for economic operators and its potential implications for both the Italian and European markets. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion bringing together representatives from institutions, regulatory authorities, academia, businesses, and trade associations.
This initiative reflects CQOP SOA’s commitment to promoting research and dialogue on the evolution of qualification systems and the future of SOA certification in a European context.
GO TO THE RESEARCHWhy attend the Academy Day
The reform process for European public procurement raises key questions for construction companies and all sector operators. The Academy Day will provide an opportunity to explore:
- The prospects for the evolution of European public procurement regulations;
- Proposals for a common qualification system for companies;
- Potential impacts on the Italian SOA certification system;
- The opportunities and challenges associated with company participation in the European market.
An opportunity for insight and dialogue engaging businesses, institutions, universities, and industry trade associations.
READ THE PRESS RELEASEProgram
- 9:30 | Registration & Welcome Coffee
- 10:00 | Opening Remarks with Raffaele Fitto, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission; and Stefano Verrecchia, Head of the Department for European Affairs, Presidency of the Council of Ministers
- 10:15 | Presentation of the Study: “Completing the Puzzle of European Public Procurement Reform: Towards an EU-Wide Qualification System for Economic Operators?”
- 10:45 | Roundtable I: The New European Public Procurement Framework: A Challenge for the Qualification System and the Role of SOAs
- 11:45 | Roundtable II: Local Authorities, Qualification of Operators, and the Execution of Public Works under the New European Framework
- 12:30 | Closing Remarks
Moderator: Lucilla Deleo, Founder & Director, L.D Public Affairs Expertise
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