SA Events
Upcoming events in South Australia:
Mark your diary now for these events coming up around Australia.
14-15 October - The 4th CIPS Australia Annual Conference (Melbourne)
29 October - CPO Agenda Masterclass - Fixing the links in the Supply Chain (Sydney)
29 October - CPO Agenda Masterclass - The Challenge of Sustainable Procurement (Perth)
30 October - Open Training - Supplier Relationship Management (Melbourne)
30 October - NSW Region Trivia Night at Lion Nathan (Sydney)
30 October - ACT Region - Capgemini Event (Canberra)
5 November - WA Region breakfast - Critical Factors in delivering Optimal Input Procurement (Perth)
6 November - Fast Track Arbitration Event (Canberra)
7 November - Sustainable Procurement Presentation (Wellington)
12 November - CPO Agenda Masterclass - Fixing the links in the Supply Chain (Melbourne)
19 November - Networking lunch at Hudsons (Brisbane)
28 November - NSW end of year gala (Sydney)
28 November - ACT Region end of year dinner and drinks (Canberra)
Climate Change - Procurement's role in driving a greener future
Many thanks to the speakers and those who attended the Climate Change presentation on October 8. This was a very successful event for the South Australia region. More details and wrap up of the event will be available shortly. Thanks to our sponsor, Canon.
Adelaide and Perth CIPSA Conferences score well
The week commencing 18th August saw the CIPSA Conferences team hit the road to present back-to-back conferences in Adelaide on 19 August and Perth on 21 August. Both events scored high satisfaction ratings from delegates – 98% in Perth, 99% in Adelaide
The inaugural CIPSA Strategic Procurement and SCM Forum in Adelaide at the Stamford Plaza attracted 65 delegates, a good turnout for a first major conference in SA. Featuring a diverse range of speakers, including Greg Tunny, CEO of Australian Submarine Corp [ASC], as well as CPO’s from Lion Nathan, Santos and BAE Systems the conference was scored well by delegates.
Detailed programmes can be found at the CIPSA Conferences website www.cipsaconferences.com.au
On to Perth for the 3rd CIPSA Strategic Procurement Forum on the 21st August at the Novotel Langley and feedback was very similar. Presentations included contributions from major resources players Alcoa and Rio Tinto. As in Adelaide, the comments from delegates were overwhelmingly positive regarding the conference.
Delegate numbers increased significantly from previous years, with 115 delegates attending – a reflection perhaps on the growth of the Perth market and the ongoing receptiveness to and relevance of the CIPSA Conference programme.
Both events featured excellent networking opportunities, with formal seated lunches and cocktail functions at the end of the day hosted by the local CIPSA regional committees, both of which were well attended. Our thanks go to both the speakers and sponsors for their support of these conferences, and to the delegates, who continue to demonstrate strong interest in the content.
Our final event of the 2008 conferencing season is our flagship event - the 4th CIPSA Annual Conference on 14-15 October 2008 at Crown Towers in Melbourne. Last year 560 people attended, hopefully this year even more will attend to understand THE WINNING FORMULA. Full details are at www.cipsaconferences.com.au
Looking for Sponsorship
CIPSA is currently looking for sponsorship for the planned mid year social event. This is a great opportunity to raise your company’s profile within the SA/NT procurement community! If you are interested please contact Nick Ford, Regional Chair, SA/NT CIPSA Committee. Email sa@cipsa.com.au
