SEQ Procurement Summit - Beaudesert
Local Buy is excited to partner with Scenic Rim Regional Council to host the next regional procurement summit.
Local Buy is excited to partner with Scenic Rim Regional Council to host the next regional procurement summit. These summits are designed to deliver valuable insights across topical procurement themes focused on “Advancing Local Government Procurement in Queensland”, including being procurement-ready for the 2032 games.
Our SEQ Procurement Summit will present a timely opportunity for delegates to hear insightful presentations from procurement and industry experts, and to network with peers from other councils within the region.
Attendance is free but registrations are essential. Please register your attendance by 5:00pm Monday 22 May to secure your spot!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - CEOs, CFOs, Senior Finance Officers, CPOs & other Procurement Personnel or other major council buyers.
CATERING - Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, canapes and networking drinks are provided.
ACCOMMODATION
If you wish to book accommodation for the event below are suggested options near the venue:
For more information please contact Senior Engagements Manager, Tina Pholi
PROGRAM
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8:30 |
Registration, Tea & Coffee |
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8:45 |
Acknowledgement of Country, Welcome to the region, Summit Open & Housekeeping |
Jess Jones, Executive Director Engagement and Strategic Partnerships - Local Buy & Peak Services |
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9:00 |
CEO Keynote - The importance of procurement and high performing teams? |
David Keenan, CEO - Scenic Rim Regional Council |
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9:20 |
Data Driven Decision Making |
Tracy Whitelaw, Chief Digital Officer - LGAQ |
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9:50 |
Data Driven Decision making - Breakout Group activity |
Tracy Whitelaw, Chief Digital Officer - LGAQ |
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10:00 |
Morning Tea & Networking |
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SESSION 2 - ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT |
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10:15 |
Sustainable Supply Chains - Readiness for the 2032 Games |
David Hill, Principal Policy Offer - Climate Positive Brisbane 2032 Team, Department of Environment and Science |
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10:45 |
Social Procurement |
Matt Panayi, Social Procurement Lead - Social Traders |
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11:15 |
Indigenous Business and Procurement |
Joe Wallace, Managing Director - Multhana Property Services |
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11:45 |
Sustainable Procurement Panel Discussion |
Elise Parups, CEO - Queensland Social Enterprise Council (QSEC) |
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12:15 |
Lunch & Networking |
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SESSION 3 - COMPLIANCE & REGULATION |
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12:55 |
Council Case Study - Nex Gen |
Martin Dunn, Strategic Procurement and Contracts Manager - Central Highlands |
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13:15 |
Procure to Pay Maturity Model |
Lisa Fraser, Director - Queensland Audit Office |
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13:45 |
Probity: What is a Conflict of Interest |
Joshua Brown, Legal Counsel & Compliance Manager - Local Buy |
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14:15 |
Afternoon Tea & Networking |
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SESSION 4 - LOOKING TO THE FUTURE |
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14:30 |
The Building Blocks for Advancing Local Government Procurement across Queensland |
Peter Morichovitis, Principal Advisor - Peak Services |
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15:00 |
Procurement: Key global factors over the next 5-10 years |
Peter Lacey, Executive Director - Queensland Government Procurement | Policy, Department of Energy and Public Works |
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15:30 |
Update on the region |
Steve McDonald, Director - Regional Development Australia | Logan & Redlands |
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15:40 |
Looking to the future - panel discussion |
Peter Morichovitis, Peter Lacey & Steve McDonald |
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16:10 |
Local Buy Member Value Update |
Tina Pholi, Senior Engagement Manger - Local Buy |
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16:30 |
Close, thanks, next steps |
Jessica Jones, Executive Director Engagement and Strategic Partnerships - Local Buy & Peak Services |
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16:35 |
Networking Drinks |
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