Public procurement and digital transformation converge in late January in Stockholm. Buyers across municipalities, regions and agencies are prioritizing AI and sustainable procurement, shaping demand signals for suppliers.
Uphandlingsdagarna 2027 takes place on 27 and 28 January at Kistamässan. The event combines a free exhibition floor with a paid conference program and presents concrete participation figures and a program focused on digitalization, AI and innovation.
Dates and venue for Uphandlingsdagarna 2027
The event runs 27 to 28 January at Kistamässan in Stockholm. The format pairs an open exhibition area with a conference featuring more than 200 speakers. Four parallel fairs operate under the same roof, increasing the range of institutional buyers and technical buyers on site.
Attendees and key figures
Uphandlingsdagarna 2027 lists operational figures useful for commercial planning. The meeting brings together about 4600 visitors and 250 exhibitors, with roughly 2600 conference participants. Representation from the public sector is high, with 78 percent of municipalities and 95 percent of regions present in recent editions and 20 of 21 regions represented.
Program highlights for 2027
Themes include digitalization, AI and innovation. The program features open stages with free presentations on the exhibition floor, morning seminars and interactive workshops for hands‑on testing. The schedule also includes an award for municipalities focused on sustainability under the Årets Hållbarhetskommun banner. High level political and administrative figures take part in sessions, creating direct access to decision makers for vendors.
Commercial outreach and networking at Kistamässan
Prepare outreach with specific targets. Map purchasing units that match your offering and prioritize municipalities or regions active in digital change. Use the event matchmaking tool to prebook meetings rather than relying on chance encounters. Bring concise demos and technical one‑pagers that address compliance and operational benefits. Define a clear follow up sequence: meeting summary, pilot proposal and timeline for next steps.
Identify speakers and institutional leads who can open doors to early dialogues before tenders are published. Roles such as regional directors, digitalization chiefs and procurement specialists frequently appear on panels and can be entry points to procurement processes.
Practical advice for exhibitors
Book space and packages early and set measurable goals for contacts generated at the show. Emphasize case studies that demonstrate operational impact and compliance with procurement rules. Live demonstrations and clear documentation on regulatory adherence reduce friction in procurement conversations.
For program details, exhibitor lists and registration options consult the official site at http://upphandlingsdagarna.se and align your outreach to the 27 to 28 January schedule.
Given the current emphasis on AI and contract follow up, solutions that track outcomes after award and enable digital oversight will attract attention. Entering those conversations requires targeted messaging and readiness to demonstrate measurable results.
