Conferences
CIPS Australia conference schedule 2009
The 2009 CIPSA Conference Schedule has been released, including a few changes designed to build on the success of the 2008 programme. While the 2009 schedule contains fewer events than 2008, we do believe that these changes will enhance the major conferences and will allow us some flexibility to add further targeted events should it become clear that there is a burning issue or market segment that we need to cater to.
Here is a brief outline of the planned 2009 CIPSA Conferences Programme.
Full details on each event will be published in due course at our dedicated conference website:
www.cipsaconferences.com.au – so bookmark it and check it out regularly for updates.
Nigel Wardropper, Event Director
CIPSA Conferences
Download the full 2009 Schedule brochure here.
The 2nd CIPSA Category Management Forum
25th, 26th & 27th March 2009
The Australian Technology Park, Sydney
Category Management - the next big thing or simply a fad surfing the boardroom? Given the interest in and importance attached to Category Management, It would appear that it is most definitely the former. This was further highlighted by John Paterson, Vice-president and CPO for IBM, at the recent 4th CIPSA Annual Conference, who explained that category management was the major focus of IBM’s centralised procurement function, ahead of operational and transactional sourcing, adding that “value comes from delivering savings, not processing transactions”.
Given the global economic outlook, we can expect to see an even greater focus on delivery of value through savings generated by procurement in the category management space. With this in mind, and following on from the success of last year's inaugural Category Management Forum, the 2009 event has been increased in size and scope, and has been moved to a larger venue to accommodate higher numbers of delegates.
The 2nd CIPSA Category Management Forum will be on the 25th, 26th & 27th March 2009 at the Australian Technology Park Conference Centre in Sydney. Featuring two-and-half-days of plenary sessions, focussed category workshops and practical "how-to" seminars, the conference will seek to equip category managers with all of the latest tools, ideas and market intelligence to assist them to deliver value.
Category Specific Seminars include:
- Travel
- Professional Services
- Marketing Services
- Telecomms & Data
- Temporary and Contract Labour/Recruitment
- Corporate Services
- Energy
- Print & Paper
- IT Hardware/Fast Moving Technology Products
- Fleet & Fuel
- IT Outsourcing
- Outsourced Services/FM
With a broad programme, incorporating twenty-six sessions, this conference represents great value for money. I commend the programme to you and look forward to seeing you in March.
See more information on the conference, including Programme and Fees, click here.
Nigel Wardropper
Event Director
CIPSA Conferences
www.cipsaconferences.com.au
Thanks to our Platinum Sponsor, Purchasing Index Pty Ltd
The CIPSA Strategic Procurement Forum
12th May 2009
The Novotel Langley, Perth
The Perth Strategic Procurement Forum has been brought forward to mid-May from its traditional date in late August. Again, this change has been made after consultation with a number of the larger procurement groups in WA who felt that this was a better time of year. The conference will address a broad spectrum of key issues currently impacting on procurement professionals operating in WA.
The 3rd CIPS NZ Strategic Procurement Forum
11th June 2009
SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland
“If it isn’t bust, don’t fix it” probably best describes the CIPS NZ Strategic Procurement Forum. Given the ongoing success of the event, the date, venue and format will remain very much the same as for the last two years. This conference has consistently achieved very high marks on evaluation forms, a testimony to either the quality of the speakers, or the enthusiasm and engagement of the NZ procurement community. While maintaining the elements of the conference that have worked so well, our challenge for 2009 is to improve the programme even further.
The 2009 SMART 'Bridging the Gap' Conference
10 - 11 June 2009
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour Sydney Australia
The global financial crisis has taken all economies, big or small, by storm and created a business climate unlike any seen for generations. With recovery not yet in sight and environmental and social pressures only increasing, it is time for businesses to get innovative – and Smart 2009 is the place to start.
This year’s conference will provide an essential stage for supply chain and logistics leaders to share knowledge and innovative strategies for survival and success in uncertain times. We have brought together an exciting mix of leading local and overseas thinkers, who will tackle key supply chain industry issues such as sustainability, energy resources, infrastructure and people in the context of today’s economic challenges.
Click here for more information and booking details
The 4th CIPSA Public Sector Procurement Forum
28th & 29th July 2009
The Australian Technology Park, Sydney
After three years in Canberra, we have decided to relocate the Public Sector Procurement Forum to Sydney, also at the Australian Technology Park Conference Centre. After discussions with our key stakeholders, we have also adjusted the timing of the event, pushing it back from May to late July. The move to Sydney is designed to engage more fully the State and Local Government constituencies, while retaining the support of the Federal procurement community, for whom special transportation arrangements will be made. The Conference will continue to be endorsed by the Department of Finance and Deregulation and the APCC (The Australian Procurement & Construction Council), to whom we would like to offer our thanks for their ongoing support.
The 5th CIPSA Annual Conference
14th & 15th October 2009
Crown Palladium, Melbourne
I find it hard to believe that I am writing now about the 5th CIPSA Annual Conference. It only seems five minutes ago that we were organising the 1st Annual Conference at Crown Promenade! At the time of writing, we do not know what final attendance will be for the 4th Annual Conference, but we are confidently predicting an increase on the 550 delegates that attended last year. The conference will retain all of the successful elements of previous year’s events, including the CIPS Australia Procurement Professional Awards Dinner, the ever-growing “purchasing exchange”, and the agendasetting conference programme. With the programme, we will continue to establish the strategic professional agenda through the keynote/plenary sessions, while providing delegates with real practical takeaways via the multi-streamed tactical seminars.
We look forward to seeing your familiar faces in 2009.
Nigel Wardropper, Event Director
CIPSA Conferences
Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities
CIPSA Conferences provide outstanding profile building, networking and direct sales opportunities for suppliers of goods and services who are interested in engaging with key buyers.
For details on the full range of sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available, please contact:
Andrew Wynn
National Sales Manager, BTTB Marketing
Tel: +61 7 5502 7326
Email: Andrew@bttbonline.com
Further information on these conferences can be found at the CIPS Australia Conferences web site here.