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CIPSA annual conference a resounding success

20 Oct 2009

The 5th CIPSA Annual Conference at Crown Palladium in Melbourne last week has been rated a resounding success by delegates, receiving at satisfaction rating of 97%.  The second-highest ever proportion of survey respondents rated the event as ‘excellent’.

Attended by 708 delegates, and featuring a comprehensive line-up of notable international and local presenters, the conference examined ‘The Perfect Storm’ for procurement brought on by the global financial crisis and how the profession can step up and manage the calmer – but still volatile – waters ahead.

The conference dinner, which was also the 3rd Annual Procurement Professional Awards Dinner, was attended by 470 people.  The Awards presented recognize the very best in procurement practice from across Australasia.

Next year’s 6th CIPSA Annual Conference takes place on the 13th and 14th of October 2010 at a new venue, the Crown Conference Centre.  VISA has already signed up as platinum sponsor for the event.

The dates for other 2010 CIPSA conferences are out now at www.cipsaconferences.com.au.