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The countdown to CIPS’s Second Annual Middle East Conference starts this week.

 
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7 Oct 2007

The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), the leading global body representing the interests of purchasing and supply chain management professionals, has posted the updated agenda detailing the programmes and workshops that will be discussed during the second annual CIPS Middle East Conference to be held from 21-22 October at the Shangri-La Hotel in Dubai.

The two-day programme will involve panel discussions and case studies that are specifically tailored to both the public and private sectors as well as procurement and commercial professionals. The conference will be followed by an interactive post-summit workshop and MasterClass on 23 October titled ‘The Procurement Cycle Workshop’ and ‘The MasterClass Executive Decisions’.

Ken James, CEO of The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).
Ken James, CEO of The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).

An impressive line-up of international and regional expert speakers has been assembled to discuss the profession’s latest trends and practices which include amongst others, Mr. Ken James, Chief Executive of CIPS, Mr. Saeed Mohammed, Senior Vice President, Procurement and Logistics, Emirates Airline, Mr. Saeed H M Al Ameri, Performance Management Manager, Zakum Development Company (ZADCO), Mr. Gerard Chick, Head of Knowledge Management, CIPS and Mr. Michael Campbell, Director Business Development, CIPS.

Commenting on the level of interest expressed since the announcement of the Conference, Ken James, Chief Executive Officer of CIPS, said “We have already received a substantial number of registration forms and are looking forward to receiving more by the 21st of October”.

Delegates are encouraged to continue to register for the 2-day conference by visiting the second annual CIPS Middle East Conference website www.cips.ae and obtaining the registration form.



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