[00:02:35] Teaser Question: "Imagine that the city is like your favourite dish to cook. If public procurement were an ingredient, which ingredient would it be?"

[00:03:47] Our guest's background

[00:07:42] Misconceptions about public procurement

[00:09:57] Strategic use of public procurement to address social challenges

[00:12:22] Achieving sustainability through public procurement

[00:14:24] Strategies to include smaller companies in procurement processes

[00:16:24] Common obstacles faced by public authorities in improving procurement processes

[00:19:16] Use of AI and best practices in procurement

[00:24:40] Importance of storytelling in demonstrating the impact of public procurement

[00:28:52] Addressing concerns about the costs of socially responsible and sustainable procurement

[00:30:13] Challenges in Haarlem and its relationship with Amsterdam

[00:32:10] Importance of pre-procurement market consultations and contract management

[00:34:00] Top or Flop Segment

[00:36:44] Ending Question: "To you, what is a Smart City?"