The Global Bid Specialists Forum™ – April 2026 Edition
🚀 The Global Bid Specialists Forum™ – April 2026 Edition
The bid, proposal and capture profession is evolving — and standing still is not an option.
That’s why we are launching a monthly international forum designed to connect peers from across the globe, exchange real-world insights, benchmark best practice and help future-proof careers in bidding, proposals and capture.
The theme, “The Future of the Bidding Profession”, launches the Forum and sets the tone for future sessions.
📅 Event Details
Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026
Time: 15:00 – 16:00 UK (BST) | 10:00 ET | 16:00 CET
Format: Live Online (Microsoft Teams)
Duration: 60 minutes
Theme: The Future of the Bidding Profession
What This First Forum Will Cover:
• The evolution of the bidding profession — and why it matters.
• Open discussion: risks, opportunities and how to ensure our profession remains relevant and valuable.
• Shaping the themes for future Forums — focusing on the skills, behaviours and competencies that will define the next generation of bid, proposal, capture and work-winning professionals.
This is an interactive professional discussion — not a webinar, slide presentation or pre-recorded session.
It focuses on real-world challenges, leadership and professional growth. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the conversation, share perspectives, ask questions, and connect with peers from across the global bidding community.
🎯 Why You Should Join
• Connect with peers from across the global bidding community
• Exchange real-world insights and experience
• Benchmark best practice with fellow professionals
• Future-proof your career in bidding, proposals and capture
Who Is This For?
If you are a:
• Bid, proposal or work-winning professional
• Capture or business development professional
• Bid Director or Head of Bids, Proposals or Frameworks
• Professional in a bid-related role (pre-sales, sales support, etc.)
• Or an ambitious early-career bid professional
Whether you operate in a permanent role, as an independent consultant, or within a freelance capacity, this Forum is for you.
Participation is free of charge, but places are limited to maintain a high-quality discussion.
CONNECT. LEARN. GROW.
Hosted by Bid Specialists — The Bidding Workforce Platform™, delivering Bidding Capacity as a Service (BCaaS) through a global workforce of exceptional bid, proposal, capture and work-winning specialists across 40+ countries, united by one purpose: helping organisations win business through bids, tenders and proposals.