The portfolio of regular events dedicated to the Fellowship Community provides an excellent opportunity for Fellows to network and be inspired with thought provoking discussions on key issues, and to exchange ideas and experiences.
As well as bespoke events organised for Fellows you will also be invited to attend CPO dinners and round tables as well as CIPS Corporate events at concession rates.
The events carry the motto ‘Amazing Speakers at Amazing Places’ and previous venues have included the Bank of England, Bletchley Park, BAE Systems plus dinners at Royal College of Music and the Oriental Club.
If you have a suggestion for an event or an interesting venue please contact vicki.oliver@cips.org
Fellows Winter Dinner
On 12 December over 80 of procurements senior professionals attended the annual Fellows Winter Dinner in the awe-inspiring surroundings of the Imperial War Museum. Attended by Fellows, Fellows of the Future, senior MCIPS and senior procurement guests the event marked the end of the centenary year of women achieving the vote with a speech by Elysia McCaffrey who leads the Women in Business division at the Government Equalities Office. Group CEO Malcolm Harrison welcomed guests to the evening and spoke of his vision and the forthcoming strategy setting. He was also pleased to be able to award one of the candidates from last year’s Fellows of the Future programme with their Fellowship award.
Summer BBQ 2018
Taking advantage of the glorious summer weather this year we held our first bbq for Fellows and their partners at the beautiful University of Royal Holloway. Attended by several Fellows of the Future the evening also included a personal tour of the world famous Portrait Gallery by the college curator.

Annual Wine Tasting 2018
Now celebrating its 6th year this annual event always attracts a large number of Fellows wanting to catch up with friends and offers the opportunity for those interested in finding out more about Fellowship to meet the Committee.

Fellows Christmas Dinner 2017
Over 70 Fellows enjoyed the hospitality of the historic and beautiful Oriental Club and heard from QC Dean Armstrong on the forthcoming legislation change.
