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Following the success of our inaugural Procurement Summits in Port Douglas, Beaudesert & Blackall earlier this year, we're delighted to release the following date for our upcoming summit:

  • CQ - ROCKHAMPTON | 13 September

With the theme of “Advancing Local Government Procurement in Queensland”, the summit presents an excellent opportunity for attendees to hear insightful presentations from procurement and industry experts and to network with peers from other councils within the region.  

With 100% of attendees saying they would attend another Summit, this is an event you'll want to lock into your calendar.

This event is free for Council officers and executives. Attendance is free but registrations are essential. Please use your council email address to register for this event

REGISTER

The agenda is currenlty under development and will be announced shortly.

Rockhampton Agenda*

8:30  

Registration, Tea & Coffee

9:00  

Acknowledgement of Country, Summit Open & Housekeeping

Tina Pholi, Senior Engagement Manger - Local Buy

9:15  

Welcome to the region

Evan Pardon, CEO - Rockhampton Regional Council

9:30  

The Building Blocks for Advancing Local Government Procurement across Queensland 

Peter Morichovitis, Principal Advisor - Peak Services

10:15  

Morning Tea & Networking

10:35  

Procure to Pay Maturity Model

Jacques Coetzee, Director - Queensland Audit Office

11:05  

Data Driven decision making

Kate Zubrinich, Manager Data & Analytics - LGAQ

11:35  

Managing Contracts and Risk in Local Buy

Joshua Brown, Legal Counsel & Compliance Manager - Local Buy

12:05  

Lunch & Networking

12:45  

Council Case Study: Our Nex Gen Journey

Alisa Priddle, Coordinator Procurement - Central Highlands Regional Council

13:05  

Social and Sustainable Procurement Session

Matt Panayi, Social Procurement Lead - Social Traders

13:35  

Probity in Procurement

Peter Morichovitis, Principal Advisor - Peak Services

14:05  

Afternoon Tea & Networking

14:25  

Procurement: Key global factors over the next 5-10 years

Peter Lacey, Executive Director - Queensland Government Procurement | Policy,  Department of Energy and Public Works

14:55  

Procurement Panel Discussion

Peter Morichovitis, Matt Panayi & Peter Lacey

15:25  

Local Buy Member Value Update

Tina Pholi, Senior Engagement Manger - Local Buy

15:45  

Close, thanks, next steps

Tina Pholi, Senior Engagement Manger - Local Buy

16:00  

Networking Drinks

*Agenda may be subject to change.

For more information, contact Senior Engagement Manager, Tina Pholi at tpholi@localbuy.net.au

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