About the European Procurement Forum

The European Procurement Forum, Inc (EUPF) is a not for profit organization whose purpose is to facilitate activities that promote UN-Procurement from EU-companies. EUPF has been founded by the EU-trade representatives to the United Nations Offices in New York City. These EU trade representatives have met since 1996 to promote UN-procurement from EU-companies.

Promotional activities have included:

  • Annual EU UN-procurement reception for UN-buyers and EU-company representatives on the occasion of International Aid & Trade New York, a global trade fair for companies interested in procurement for peacekeeping missions and development projects.
  • Plenary meetings to exchange market information and to invite management from UN-procurement sections for periodic presentations about opportunities in this annual $29.6 billion dollar market.
  • Provide assistance to the EU government delegates in the UN’s 5th committee with practical information and advice regarding the meetings on UN-procurement reform.
  • Annual EU UN-Procurement Seminar for EU based companies. During this Seminar participating companies are taught how to do business in the $29.6 billion UN-Procurement market.
  • Annual EU UN-Procurement Training for Trade Professionals. This Training teaches participating (governmental) organizations how to assist their national/regional companies on how to do business in the $29.6 billion UN-Procurement market.
  • Astrid Wachs
    Astrid WachsMember of the Board, European Procurement Forum
    Consulate General of Denmark in New York
  • Inna Droznik
    Inna DroznikTreasurer, European Procurement Forum

    Consulate General of Belgium

    Tel.: (212) 399-8522

  • Laura Gómez Climent
    Laura Gómez ClimentMember of the Board, European Procurement Forum

    Trade Commission of Spain

  • Nicole Klug
    Nicole KlugMember of the board, European Procurement Forum

    German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.

    Tel: (212) 974-8853

  • Austria
    AustriaAustrian Trade Commission

    Anke Ray

  • Belgium – FIT
    Belgium – FITFlanders Investment and Trade

    Nadia Majidizadeh

  • Belgium – Hub Brussels
    Belgium – Hub BrusselsHub Brussels

    Inna Droznik

  • Belgium Wallonia
    Belgium WalloniaConsulate General of Belgium, Wallonia Export & Investment (AWEX)

    Quentin Derzelle

  • Bulgaria
    BulgariaPermanent Mission of Bulgaria to the UN

    Gergana Karadjova

  • Croatia
    CroatiaConsulate General of the Republic of Croatia in New York
  • Cyprus
    CyprusCyprus Embassy Trade Center

    Petros Rafael

  • Czech Republic
    Czech RepublicConsulate General of the Czech Republic

    Michal Kaplán

  • Denmark
    DenmarkConsulate General of Denmark

    Astrid Wachs

  • Estonia
    EstoniaEnterprise Estonia

    Silve Parviainen

  • Finland
    FinlandPermanent Mission of Finland to the UN

    Elina Räsänen

  • France
    FrancePermanent Mission of France to the UN

    Arthur Bauer

  • Germany
    GermanyPermanent Mission of Germany to the UN

    Uta Bohacek

  • Greece
    GreeceConsulate General of Greece

    Vasileios (Basil) Liveris

  • Hungary
    HungaryConsulate General of Hungary

    Zsolt Mórádi

  • Ireland
    IrelandEnterprice Ireland

    Rory O’Doherty

  • Italy
    ItalyPermanent Mission of Italy to the UN

    Constantino Tarducci

  • Latvia
    LatviaPermanent Mission of Latvia to the UN

    Eduards Dzenītis

  • Lithuania
    LithuaniaPermanent Mission of Lithuania to the United Nations
  • Luxembourg
    LuxembourgThe Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office

    Jeanne Crauser

  • Malta
    MaltaPermanent Representation of the Republic of Malta to the UN

    Adam Kuymizakis

  • Netherlands
    NetherlandsConsulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

    Zwanette Bruggink

  • Poland
    PolandPermanent Mission of the Republic of Poland to the United Nations

    Krystyna Fatyga

  • Portugal
    PortugalPermanent Mission of Portugal to the UN

    Vitorino Oliveira

  • Romania
    RomaniaConsulate General of Romania

    Chivel Porumb

  • Slovakia
    SlovakiaConsulate General of the Slovak Republic in New York

    Marek Garbarčík

  • Slovenia
    SloveniaPermanent Mission of Slovenia to the United Nations
  • Spain
    SpainSpanish Trade Commission

    Laura Gómez Climent

  • Sweden
    SwedenPermanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations

EUPF Seminars

Who should attend

EU companies seeking to become long-term suppliers to UN agencies. The EUPF 2026 focus industries are: Aviation, Freight Forwarding and Logistics, Vehicles, ICT, Accommodation, Renewable Energy, and Security. Please see the full list, including subcategories, HERE.

What to expect?

Companies seeking to do business with the UN will gain an in-depth understanding of the UN procurement processes. This includes: where to find procurement notices, how the tender process works, and what procurement plans agencies have set for 2026. Also, sessions will be available to help navigate the overall process of selling to the UN.

Eligible companies will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with UN agency officials. Please note that the UN Procurement officers will decide which companies they will meet with. Other participating agencies may offer a limited number of 1-on-1 meetings at their discretion based on their current procurement needs.

New for 2026, EUPF will offer a virtual seminar for companies unable to travel to New York. This virtual seminar provides a general overview of the UN Procurement systems with presentations, practical insights, and discussion of real case studies. Companies that register for the in-person seminar are automatically enrolled in the virtual segment. Also, by popular demand, the new EU Trade Fair will be introduced during the in-person seminar and will be available to a limited number of companies, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Why you should attend the seminar

  • Endorsed by major UN procurement organizations and EU Missions in New York.

  • Presentations, panels, and resources that deliver unrivaled insight into the UN Procurement Division and other UN agencies.

  • Theme-specific sessions and group discussions focusing on EUPF 2026 industry sectors.

  • Meet directly with UN procurement officers in one-on-one meetings (for eligible companies).

  • Get individual support with the vendor registration process on the UNGM website.

  • Invited organizations: UN Secretariat, UN Women, UNICEF, UNDP, UNON, the World Bank (Corporate Procurement Division), among others.

  • Exceptional B2B networking opportunities to aid further engagement with the UN.

  • Exhibit at the new EU Trade Fair (available for a limited number of companies to present products/services on a first-come, first-served basis).
  • Access to the Virtual Segment, designed to enable companies unable to travel to New York to participate (Companies that register for the in-person seminar are automatically enrolled in the virtual segment).

REGISTER FOR EUPF 2026

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Dates:
April 21 – 22, 2026 | Virtual Segment
April 28 – 29, 2026 | New York City
Registration opens on February 2, 2026
 
REGISTRATION FEES:
  • In-Person Seminar incl. Virtual Sessions: Early Bird $650 through February 13, 2026
  • In-Person Seminar incl. Virtual Sessions: Regular Fee $750
  • Virtual seminar ONLY: $350
  • EU Trade Fair: $100 (per company)
Maximum of 3 representatives per company.
 

Seminar Venue

Bohemian National Hall

New York

321 E 73rd St New York, NY 10021

(212) 422-3300

http://bohemiannationalhall.com

 

Registration for the 21st Annual EU-UN Procurement Seminar will open on February 2, 2026

April 21 – 22, 2026 | Virtual Segment

April 28 – 29, 2026 | New York City

EUPF Webinars 2024

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Doing Business with the UN: Registration as a Vendor

February 21 | 9AM EST

The webinar will focus on the registration process for vendors. If you are considering doing business with the United Nations and would like to learn more about registration levels, their differences, what documentation you need, what options you have, and ask questions, this webinar is for you.

General Q&A

Endorsed by several UN-procurement organizations & EU-missions in New York, this program will give you the opportunity to learn effectively how to do business with the UN Secretariat and to meet with them during theme-specific sessions and 1-on-1 meetings. In 2021, the UN Secretariat spent over 2,000 million USD on goods and services, of which 304 million went to European companies. EUPF 2026 focus industries will be announced soon. The event is also an excellent B2B networking opportunity for EU companies to connect and further engage with the UN.

The 21st EU-UN Procurement Seminar will offer two segments: a virtual segment on April 21 – 22, 2026, and anin-person seminar on  April 28 – 29, 2026, at the Bohemian National Hall, 321 E 73rd Street, New York, NY 10021. Special hotel rates will be available for participants in the EUPF 2026. Please contact us with any questions: info@eupf.org

The registration deadline is on March 13, 2026.

  • Aviation
    • Airlines for troop movements
    • Service providers/ operators of Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for both Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance purposes and small cargo delivery;
  • Freight Forwarding and Logistics
    • Operators of large cargo aircraft
    • Freight Forwarders specialized in military cargo
  • Vehicles
    • Armored Vehicles
    • VIP vehicles
  • ICT
    • AI driven solutions that drive productivity across supply chain
    • AI decision-making tools for operations
    • Data analytics tools to enable reporting
    • Modular communications solutions for rapid deployment
  • Accommodation: New/innovative modular design, lego style, light materials, etc.
  • Renewable energy: specifically, renewable energy as a service
  • Security
    • Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Matrix or Cyber Risk Assessment and Mitigation
    • ISR
      • anti-drone solutions
      • micro drones

1on1 meetings:

Companies will be considered for 20-minute 1-on-1 meetings to meet individually with the UN Secretariat. The procurement officers will review your company profile and determine whether they would like to meet with you. Please make sure you submit a strong profile! Other participating agencies may offer a limited number of 1on1 meetings at their discretion based on their current procurement needs. Final feedback from the UN Secretariat and, if applicable, other agencies on company profiles should be available at the beginning of April. If you are selected for a 1-on-1 meeting, we will schedule it based on the workshop preferences you selected during registration. 1-on-1 meetings will also be available for companies participating only in a virtual seminar.

Please refer below to the general Terms & Conditions regarding the purchase of the seminar services provided by EUPF, a nonprofit organization based in New York, NY. If you have any queries relating to the specific terms and conditions, please contact us by emailing: info@eupf.org Engagement: 1. By completing the registration form of the 2026 EUPF Seminar taking place on April 21 – 22, 2026 virtually and on April 28 – 29, 2024 at the Bohemian National Hall, 321 E 73rd Street, New York, NY 10021, you agree that the registration form together with these terms and conditions form a binding contract between you the participant (&/or your organization) and EUPF. The organizer of the EU-UN Procurement Seminar 2026 in New York is EUPF, European Procurement Forum, 405 Lexington Avenue – 44th floor – New York, NY 10174​​ – USA (www.eupf.org). The individual(s) &/or organization(s) participating in this seminar are hereby defined as participant or registrant. Time and Place: 2. Payment by participant of the registration fees to EUPF entitles participant to: (a) attend the entire seminar during the seminar hours and to receive some or all seminar services as described on the registration form; and (b) to receive a copy of the materials if and when applicable (subject to clauses 11 to 14). 3. Without prejudice, EUPF may decide to change the EUPF seminar hours and/or dates and/or location for any reason by notifying registered participants in writing by email of the change and detailing substitute seminar hours and/or local location and: (a) EUPF shall have no liability to participants; and (b) Registrants shall make no claim against EUPF (including a refund), in respect of the same. Investment and Payment: 4. In consideration of the seminar services, participant must pay to EUPF: (a) the full investment amount as indicated on current price specials in one lump sum upon registering by you without set off, deduction or counterclaim; 5. However, registration and payment does not guarantee validation by UN staff for the different one-on-one meetings you have requested during Registration 6. Payments made under this agreement must be made by the means specified on the registration form. No exceptions are possible. Refunds: 7. Refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 8. EUPF may cancel the Seminar Services for any reason by written notice to Participant. EUPF will also refund the Participant the Investment the Participant has paid to date within 15 days of giving the Participant notice of cancellation. EUPF shall have no further liability to Participant in respect of the cancellation. 9. Registrants acknowledge that they shall not be entitled, and shall not claim a refund other than by strict compliance with clause 7 or clause 8. Participant further acknowledges that this is an essential term of this agreement on which EUPF relies. Intellectual Property & Governing Law: 10. EUPF has all right, title, and interest in all intellectual property used by EUPF and/or its speakers, moderators,and  advisors in performing the Seminar Services (subject to the rights of the presenters) and all intellectual property EUPF may develop as a result of the performance of the Seminar Services. 11. In performing the Seminar Services for Participants, EUPF does not transfer title to Participant in any intellectual property and title to all such intellectual property remains with EUPF. 12. Participant may not: (a) alter any of EUPF intellectual property or the materials; or (b) copy, video record, audio record or reproduce the content of the seminar services or the materials; or (c) sell the intellectual property or the materials (‘IP’) or supply the IP to third parties 13. This agreement may not be varied except in writing signed by the both parties. 14. Should any provision of this agreement be held by a court to be unlawful, invalid, unenforceable or in conflict with any rule, statute, ordinance or regulation the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not be affected. 15. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. Any prior arrangements, agreement, representations or undertakings are superseded. It shall be governed by and interpreted, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, excluding conflicts of laws principles, and both parties further consent to jurisdiction by the state NOTE 1: Registration and payment do not guarantee validation by UN staff for the different one-on-one meetings you have requested. NOTE 2: Provided that EUPF is informed no later than April 10, 2026, the individual(s) registered as participant(s) for their company may designate a person to replace them at the EUPF 2026 Seminar. A DISCLAIMER: EUPF is not responsible for nor does it reimburse any fees associated with visa matters incurred by our participants.

If, subject to EUPF appreciation, the sanitary conditions or regulations for the admission in the US do not allow anymore for an “in person” seminar, the selected dates will stand. EUPF is fully prepared to revert to a virtual session.

If the seminar reverts to a virtual event, fees charged by EUPF will be adjusted to reflect the change in format. Companies or individuals having already disbursed the full fee for an “in person” seminar will be reimbursed accordingly.

  1. Refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  2. EUPF may cancel the Seminar Services for any reason by written notice to Participant. EUPF will also refund Participant the Investment Participant has paid to date within 15 days of giving Participant notice of cancellation. EUPF shall have no further liability to Participant in respect of the cancellation.
  3. Registrants acknowledge that they shall not be entitled, and shall not claim a refund other than by strict compliance with clause 1 or clause 2 of the Terms and Conditions of the EU-UN Procurement Seminar. Participant further acknowledges that this is an essential term of this agreement on which EUPF relies.

If the country where you are based does not have a country representative, you can contact info@eupf.org for any question or comment.

Please notice that we are not doing sponsorships since we want all participant companies to have equal opportunities and exposure for the same rate.

Companies can now opt to attend the NEW Virtual Seminar April 21-22, 2026. This virtual component consists of two half-day sessions, running on April 21 (8 am – 11:30 am EST) and April 22 (9 am – 11:30 am EST).

Companies that register for the in-person seminar are automatically enrolled in this virtual segment.

This Virtual Seminar is both a complement to, and a standalone event, of the in-person event. It features a general overview of UN procurement processes, presentations, and practical insights from real-world case studies. While some of these features are included in the in-person seminar, the presentations and case studies will vary. B2B networking opportunities and 1-on-1 meetings will also be included in the virtual segment and will be conducted and scheduled via the Whova app.

Although some companies may not attend the New York seminar, they can still promote their products or services during the in-person event. Companies are encouraged to submit their promotional materials (i.e., flyers & brochures) for display at the EU Trade Fair.

For more details, please contact us at info@eupf.org.

After many requests, the EU Trade Fair is another NEW addition to EUPF 2026. It will take place during the in-person seminar from April 28-29, 2026. The goal of the fair is for participating companies to present their products and services during the seminar.

To ensure companies receive the most exposure from other companies and UN agencies, the fair will be held in the same room where meals and coffee are served. Participants will receive a small table and two chairs, and are welcome to bring their own signage, flyers, and brochures. Registration to exhibit at the Trade Fair is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more details, please contact us at info@eupf.org.

Registration for the 21st Annual EU-UN Procurement Seminar will open on February 2, 2026

April 21 – 22, 2026 | Virtual Segment

April 28 – 29, 2026 | New York City

Testimonials from previous participants

  • A very useful seminar with a good representation of UN staff and hands on Activities.

  • We were able to contact all UN agencies much better and we got also additional contacts to companies which are related to our business.

  • The hands on registration workshop was a very good idea. It enabled the resolution of problems immediately with the UN experts.

  • The information provided during the seminar provides both a good refresher on the procurement processes and procedures at the UN, and often highlights important UN organizational changes and opportunities that aren't readily available elsewhere.

Contact

European Procurement Forum

Coordinator of the Seminar

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