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CIPS Australia and New Zealand 2011 Conference Programme 2010 has seen significant growth in the CIPSA Conferences Schedule with the first Strategic Procurement Forum in Brisbane, the first New Zealand Public Sector Procurement Forum and the introduction of the new series of Special Interest Forums. This growth is set to continue in 2011 with the introduction of a new series of Special Category Forums and the first invitation-only CPO 100 Forum. The 2011 CIPSA Conferences Schedule, therefore, consists of three types of event: Strategic Procurement Forums – addressing a broad range of key issues  facing the procurement profession; Special Interest Forums – in-depth focus on specific issues; Special Category Forums – in-depth focus on specific categories of supply. The CIPSA Conferences programme continues to thrive because it sets the agenda for the profession, delivers relevant programmes with world-class speaker line-ups at a reasonable cost, while providing the best networking opportunities for buyers and suppliers in the region. The ongoing growth of attendance is also testament  to the growth and professionalisation of procurement. The vital role that procurement plays for so many organisations is becoming more widely recognised, resulting in increased investment in the subject. Visit www.cipsaconferences.com.au regularly for updates to the schedule and to view the agenda for each event as they become available. Why not make a diary note eight weeks out from each event to study the agenda and make a booking? I look forward to seeing you at one or more of the 2011 conferences. Nigel Wardropper, Event Director CIPSA Conferences & Managing Director BTTB Marketing Download the CIPSA 2011 Conference Programme Latest CIPSA Conferences News

07/12/2011 Take the CIPSA Conferences "Category Week" Survey
And win a ticket to the conference of your choice in 2011

22/06/2011 Programme published for the 7th CIPSA Annual Conference
With the theme - Risky Business - the outline programme for the 7th CIPSA Annual Conference has been published.

29/04/2011 CIPSA July exam dates


31/03/2011 Rio Tinto CEO to speak at CIPS 'CPO Agenda 100' event


30/03/2011 Final farewell for BTTB's Mel
It is with great sadness that we record the passing of Melanie Chalklen, a valued member of the BTTB/CIPSA Conferences team.

24/03/2011 Register now for the 4th CIPSA Category Management Forum


19/01/2011 CIPSA Conferences on the look-out for new speaker talent
With a much expanded programme for 2011, CIPSA Conferences are on the look-out for new speaker talent! If you believe you might have something to offer in this regard, we want to hear from you.

14/12/2010 CIPSA Conferences and Procurement Professional Christmas hours
BTTB Marketing, publishers of Procurement Professional and managers of CIPSA Conferences, will be closing for Christmas on 17th December, re-opening on Tuesday 4th January.

10/11/2010 Use of Technology in Procurement Forums - a unique opportunity
Are you interested in learning more about how effective application of technology can improve your organisation's procurement capability? Then you should not miss this unique opportunity.

18/10/2010 2011 CIPSA Conferences Schedule released
With 21 events in the schedule, 2011 promises to be a very busy year for CIPSA Conferences. 

18/10/2010 6th Annual raises the bar
A record 850 delegates attended the 6th Annual CIPSA Conference at the new Crown Convention Centre in Melbourne.

15/09/2010 Big surge in delegate numbers for 6th Annual Conference
With only four weeks to go to the 6th CIPSA Annual Conference delegate numbers are currently 53% higher than at the same stage last year, suggesting a record turnout can be expected.

18/08/2010 The First Three CIPSA Special Interest Forums a big hit
In late July and early August CIPSA Conferences staged the first three Special Interest Forums, with delgates rating them some of the best conferences yet produced.

18/08/2010 Win a complimentary ticket to the conference of your choice


21/07/2010 Programme for the 6th CIPSA Annual Conference to be released tomorrow
The much anticipated programme for the 6th CIPSA Annual Conference will be released tomorrow, Thursday 22nd July.

07/07/2010 CIPSA Conferences to help procurement engage with internal stakeholders
Special "Bring a Colleague Offer"!

09/06/2010 Programmes released for the first two CIPSA Special Interest Forums
CIPSA Conferences are delighted to announce a new series of conferences – Special Interest Forums – to compliment the existing series of Strategic Procurement Forums.

09/06/2010 Registrations now being taken for The 6th CIPSA Annual Conference
Due to the number of enquiries received as to when registrations would be opened for The 6th CIPSA Annual Conference, CIPSA Conferences have taken the unprecedented step of opening registrations for the conference prior to the release of the programme.

28/04/2010 Survey findings show great demand for Special Interest Forums
CIPSA Conferences would like to thank the 502 respondents to the recent  CIPSA Conferences Special Interest Forums Survey.

14/04/2010 CIPSA Conferences Survey provides invaluable feedback
Thanks to all those readers who completed the CIPSA Conferences survey in the last two weeks. The response has been far greater than anticipated, providing invaluable information as they develop future programmes.

31/03/2010 Win a ticket to the CIPSA Conference of your choice
CIPSA Conferences recently announced the introduction of a programme of Special Interest Forums, focussing on specific subjects relevant to the procurement community.

29/03/2010 The 3rd CIPSA Category Management Forum one of the best ever
Feedback from the evaluation forms from the 3rd CIPSA Category Management Forum held last week at the Australian Technology Park Conference Centre in Sydney suggest that this was one of the best conferences yet run under the CIPSA Conferences brand.

16/03/2010 CIPSA Conferences announces programme of Special Interest Forums for 2010
CIPSA Conferences are delighted to announce a new series of conferences – Special Interest Forums – to compliment the existing series of Strategic Procurement Forums. As their titles suggest, the Strategic Procurement Forums address broad procurement issues across the full spectrum of the professional agenda, while the new Special Interest Forums will provide in depth examinations of specific issues.

16/03/2010 Last chance to register for the 3rd CIPSA Category Management Forum
With this unique conference less than a week away, now is the time to get registered, if you haven't already done so.

03/02/2010 The Hon Lindsay Tanner confirmed to open The 5th CIPSA Public Sector Procurement Forum
CIPSA Conferences are delighted to confirm that Minister for Finance and Deregulation, The Hon Lindsay Tanner, will provide the opening keynote address at the 5th CIPSA Public Sector Procurement Forum on 27th May in Canberra.

20/01/2010 Dr Martin Christopher to headline at the CIPSA Adelaide Strategic Procurement Forum
In a late change top the programme, CIPSA Conferences are delighted to announce that visiting UK Professor Dr Martin Christopher will now present a keynote session at the CIPSA Strategic Procurement Forum Adelaide on 18th February.

20/01/2010 The 3rd CIPSA Category Management Forum programme released
In response to an overwhelming number of enquiries from delegates wishing to register, CIPSA Conferences have elected to release the programme earlier than usual for the 3rd CIPSA Category Management Forum.

15/12/2009 Addressing Today's Professional Agenda for Procurement
The programme for the first of the 2010 CIPSA Strategic Procurement Forums, in Adelaide on 18th February, has been released with a theme of “Addressing Today's Professional Agenda for Procurement”.

15/12/2009 March CPRS Conference postponed
In light of the recent defeat of the Governments proposed Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (or great big new tax – depending on your political view) and a great deal of uncertainty as to the future of the bill, the “What the CPRS means for Procurement” Conference scheduled for March has been postponed until later in the year.

20/10/2009 CIPSA annual conference a resounding success
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’.

15/10/2009 Awards dinner raises $5280 for beyondblue
Attendees at last night’s Procurement Professional Awards dinner raised $5,280 for beyondblue – the national depression initiative.

15/10/2009 Procurement Professional Awards winners 2009
Last night’s Procurement Professional Awards dinner at the 5th CIPSA Annual Conference celebrated the achievements of the very best procurement practice in the region.

12/10/2009 CIPSA announces 2010 conference programme
As final preparations for this week’s 5th CIPSA Annual Conference take place, the Institute has launched the CIPS Australia and New Zealand conference programme for 2010.

23/09/2009 Full steam ahead for 5th CIPSA Annual Conference
With just three weeks to go, organisation for the 5th CIPSA Annual Conference is in full swing. At this stage delegate numbers look like exceeding last year's record numbers.

29/07/2009 'Buy-local' showdown at conference
Cracks in Labor’s purchasing policy took centre stage at the 4th Annual Public Sector Procurement Forum in Sydney on Tuesday when finance minister Lindsay Tanner and New South Wales deputy premier Carmel Tebbutt addressed the issue of local sourcing.

14/07/2009 Public Sector Procurement in the spotlight
With less than two weeks to go until The 4th CIPSA Public Sector Procurement Forum, it is not too late to register.

24/06/2009 The Perfect Storm - CIPSA 5th Annual Conference programme released
The Perfect Storm is the theme for The 5th CIPSA Annual Conference, the region's premier procurement conference, the programme for which has recently been released in draft form.

18/06/2009 NZ Strategic Procurement Forum another success
The Third CIPS New Zealand Strategic Procurement Forum, opened by The Hon. Simon Power MP, brought 165 delegates together for a programme that explored managing procurement in difficult times. 

17/06/2009 NZ Government to reform state sector procurement
Commerce Minister Simon Power today announced the Government’s proposed reform of state sector procurement practice and policies.

09/06/2009 Finance Minister demands "quality public sector procurement"
The full programme has been released for the 4th CIPSA Public Sector Procurement Forum, including an introduction from The Hon Lindsay Tanner MP, Minister for Finance and Deregulation, in which he stresses the importance of "receiving the best value for every dollar spent".

11/05/2009 Programme released for The 4th Public Sector Procurement Forum
After three years in Canberra, The Public Sector Procurement Forum has been relocated to the Australian Technology Park Conference Centre Sydney.

14/04/2009 The CIPS NZ Strategic Procurement Forum Prog. out
With the theme of "Managing procurement in difficult times", the programme for the 3rd CIPS NZ STrategic Procurement Forum has just been released.

30/03/2009 Category Management event a success
More than 200 procurement professionals attended CIPSA’s Category Management forum in Sydney last week to hear from leading practitioners, consultants and suppliers.

09/03/2009 The CIPSA Strategic Procurement Forum - Perth, 12th May
Programme out now!

03/02/2009 The 2nd CIPSA Category Management Forum - Sydney 25th,26th & 27th March
Category Management - the next big thing or simply a fad surfing the boardroom?