Conferences

CIPS Australia 2008 Conference Schedule

Our aim in 2008 will be to continue to provide leading edge agendas presented by quality speakers, with appropriate networking opportunities, while maintaining our “value for money” pricing policy.

Here is a brief outline of the planned 2008 CIPSA Conferences Programme.
Full details on each event will be published first at our dedicated conference website:
www.cipsaconferences.com.au – so bookmark it and check it out regularly for updates.

Download the full brochure here.

>> See all the pictures and story from the 3rd Annual Conference here (Past Conferences)

The Category Management Forum- Sydney

13-14 March 2008

The Grace Hotel, Sydney

Conference a full house! Is Category Management the next big thing?

The CIPSA Conference programme for 2008 kicked off in Sydney furing March with The Category Management Forum. Taken by surprise by the level of interest and bookings for the event, CIPSA was forced to close off registrations for the first day two weeks prior to the conference. Notwithstanding the squeeze, the feedback with regard to the sessions was almost universally positive, with 91 per cent of delegates giving it a satisfaction rating of good or excellent, and virtually all delegates indicating that they took significant learnings away with them. With Category Management now confirmed as a “hot topic”, plans are already underway to develop a bigger, broader programme for next year and to move the Category Management Forum to a much larger venue.

Don't forget the CIPSA Open Training Category Management course, running in Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. To book a spot on this course, or if you would like this course run in your city, or at your workplace as In-Company training, email your interest to training@cipsa.com.au

The 3rd Public Sector Procurement Forum - Canberra

21-22 May 2008

National Convention Centre, Canberra

The PDF brochure is available for download here.

Procurement teams throughout the public sector will be asked to play a critical role in helping to achieve the challenging target of $10 billion savings at the heart of this government’s fiscal policy.

Helping to address the subject of public sector procurement, the CIPSA Public Sector Procurement Forum will return to Canberra on 21-22 May, presented in conjunction with the Federal Department of Finance and Deregulation and the Australian Procurement and Construction Council.
Speakers include senior procurement practitioners from both the private and public sectors, federal and state, a number of Australia’s leading consultants and training specialists, and expert presentations from leading technology suppliers.

For further information and to view the entire programme, please visit www.cipsaconferences.com.au

The PDF brochure is available for download here.

Following last year’s 2nd Public sector Procurement forum, CIPSA published a white paper highlighting the “Seven challenges facing public sector procurement”. To view this White Paper visit the direct link here.

CIPS NZ Strategic Procurement Forum, 12 June 2008, Auckland

Topic: The four principal challenges facing the profession in 2008

Following on from the successful inaugural CIPS NZ Strategic Procurement Forum in 2007, the growing stature of the procurement profession in New Zealand continues to be recognised by the ongoing support of the New Zealand Ministry of Economic Development. CIPSA is delighted to once again welcome the Hon Lianne Dalziel, Minister for Commerce, as our first keynote speaker, to formally open the conference.

The 2nd CIPS New Zealand Strategic Procurement Forum will examine the FOUR principal challenges facing the profession in 2008:

1. The effects of globalisation on procurement;
2. Socially responsible procurement;
3. The skills shortage and the evolution of the profession;
4. Supply chain vulnerability.

Download the full brochure here.

Featuring a broad range of speakers from government, CEOs, consultants, academia and, mostimportantly, case studies from practising procurement professionals, the programme will explore the drivers influencing the procurement profession and provide delegates with ideas and inspiration to assist them in the execution of their day-to-day roles.

There are 5 ways you may register
1) Fax to: 61 7 5573 5352
2) Online: www.cipsaconferences.com.au
3) Email to cipsa@bttbonline.com
4) Telephone on: +61 7 5573 7493
5) Complete this form and mail to:
BTTB Marketing Pty Ltd, PO Box 825, Paradise Point, QLD 4216 Australia

Women In Procurement forum, 19-20 June

A new event on the calendar, the “Women in Procurement” forum will provide a unique educational and networking opportunity for those interested in the advancement of women within the procurement profession. While procurement has traditionally been a very male-dominated profession, an increasing number of women have achieved success and recognition in recent years.

Featuring a wide variety of speakers, the programme will examine the challenges women face as they try to make their way in the fastest growing profession and what lessons and what lessons can be learned from those who have successfully gone before them. The event will explore what strengths women bring to the profession and identify possible areas of weakness – be they imagined or real.

The focus of this event is about networking as much as learning. With this in mind, the format is slightly unusual, with the event commencing midmorning on 19th June and concluding after breakfast the following morning. For the first time, this event is a “residential-style” conference, with accommodation, lunch, dinner and breakfast costs all included in the conference registration fee.*

Download the full brochure here.

There are 5 ways you may register
1) Complete form & fax to: 07 5573 5352
2) Online: www.cipsaconferences.com.au
3) By email to cipsa@bttbonline.com
4) By telephone on 07 5573 7493
5) Complete this form and mail to:
BTTB Marketing Pty Ltd, PO Box 825, Paradise Point, Qld 4216

The CIPS Australia Strategic Procurement Forum - Adelaide

19 August 2008

The Stamford Plaza, Adelaide

Also new to the calendar, the inaugural Adelaide conference will feature a strong line-up of speakers, addressing key issues and themes identified by CIPS research as being most relevant to the development of procurement professionals in SA.

The CIPS Australia Strategic Procurement Forum - Perth

21 August 2008

The Novotel Langley, Perth

The Perth Forum will follow largely the same format as the Adelaide Forum but will be tailored to suit the WA market. An excellent opportunity for delegates in WA to network, and hear from the best from both the West and East Coasts.

The 4th CIPS Australia Annual Conference - Melbourne

14-15 October 2008

Crown Palladium, Melbourne

The 4th Annual Conference will continue to build on the success of the first three annual conferences, providing leading-edge educational opportunities and setting the agenda for the procurement profession in the region. Combined with the networking opportunities provided at the Purchasing Exchange and the Gala Dinner, this is the “must attend” event for procurement professionals in Australia and New Zealand.

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.

Other CIPSA Supported Conferences:

IPSERA 2008

IPSERA: The International Purchasing & Supply Education & Research Association

The procurement community in Australia Professor Guy Callender of Curtin University of Technology invite you to the 17th IPSERA Conference, 9-12 March 2008, Perth. Please see the attached brochure here. See www.ipsera2008.com for more information.

The QLD Supply Chain & Logistics Conference

31 July - 1 August 2008

The Sofitel, Brisbane

Visit www.qldscc.com for more information.