Conferences
CIPS Australia and New Zealand 2010 Conference Programme
The CIPSA Conference schedule for 2010 is set to be bigger, better and even more relevant to the needs of the many practitioners who now attend the most effective procurement events in the region.
The new conference season will include new conferences in new locations, all the existing successful events and new features to enhance the benefits for all attendees.
Here is a brief outline of the CIPSA conferences planned for 2010. 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 CIPSA 2010 Conference Programme
Low Cost Country Sourcing (LCCS) - Special Interest Forum
27 July 2010
The Dockside Rooms,
Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
Sydney
What is low cost country sourcing really all about? What are the issues that you need to consider when calculating the benefits of lower prices from overseas? What are the potential pitfalls? How do you start and where do you go? All of these issues and more will be addressed at this one-day Special Interest Forum in Sydney.
Outsourcing Procurement - Special Interest Forum
28 July 2010
The Dockside Rooms,
Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour
Sydney
Outsourcing non-core functions is all the rage in some quarters. When it comes to procurement, what are the benefits and potential pitfalls and how do you make the business case to outsource? What sort of outsourced models are available and what do you need to know before engaging with them?
Sustainable Procurement in Action - Special Interest Forum
3 August 2010
The River Rooms,
Crown Palladium, Melbourne
One-day conference, focussing on sustainable and socially responsible procurement. While the likelihood of a CPRS in the near future has diminished, sustainability is still firmly on the corporate agenda.
The CIPSA Strategic Procurement Forum
4 August 2010
The Novotel Langley Perth
The annual CIPSA Strategic Procurment Forum in Perth will return to its traditional August date in 2010 and with an upturn in the fortunes of the WA resources sector, a return to the excellent attendance numbers of 2007 and 2008 is anticipated. With a programme addressing the key issues of the day, this event is the best opportunity of the year for procurement professionals in WA to hear from a high-calibre international speaker line-up and to network with their peers at senior levels.
Queensland 2010 Supply Chain & Logistics Conference
26 & 27 August 2010
Sofitel Hotel Brisbane
The Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference program is now available for what will be their eleventh consecutive conference and is the largest event of its kind in the state.
With a theme of '2020 Vision: 2020: Harmonisation, Innovation, Acceleration' the conference is ideally suited for Supply Chain, Logistics, Transport and Procurement professionals and practitioners. A uniquely-styled educational event, the conference is designed for both professional and personal development in a most-relaxed environment.
For more information visit www.qldscc.com
The 6th CIPSA Annual Conference
13 & 14 October 2010
Crown Convention Centre Melbourne
The CIPSA flagship Annual Conference will relocate to the new Crown Convention Centre, a brand new addition to the evergrowing Crown complex in Melbourne. This new international standard conference venue will accommodate the continuing growth in this annual flagship event and provide for even greater choice for delegates. For 2010, a fifth seminar stream focussed on public sector issues is planned, as are extra seminars, a longer programme and significantly enhanced networking and sponsorship opportunities structured in to the programme. The programme theme will continue to set the strategic professional agenda for procurement through both the keynote plenary sessions, while providing delegates with real practical deliverables and learning points through the multi-streamed tactical seminars. The annual CIPSA Procurement Professional Awards Dinner will continue to be held in the Grand Ballroom at Crown Palladium.
Use of Technology in Procurement - Special Interest Forum
16 November 2010
The Crowne Plaza, Auckland
25 November 2010
Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney
A slightly different event format to those usually produced by CIPSA Conferences, this event will allow delegates to hear from the experts about what technology can do to improve their procurement functions. The programme will also feature case studies from people who have already travelled particular technology paths, explaining the real pleasures, pains and benefits they have derived from their journey. This event will also have dedicated time built in for delegates to view and assess technology demonstrations from leading suppliers.
Smart Conference & Expo 2011
25 & 26 May 2011
Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre
Themed, The Road Ahead: Supply Chain Models for the Future, Smart will showcase the ideas, knowledge and experience of leading speakers from Australasia and around the globe as they discuss what lies ahead.
Smart Conference & Expo 2011 will also feature a comprehensive supply chain innovation and technology exhibition. For more information visit www.smartconference.com.au
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.