CIPFA - Liverpool

CIPFA Annual Conference is the year's essential event for people who manage public money and public services.

On the main stage, world-class speakers will provide insight into leadership and strategic thinking. Commentators and thought-leaders will explore new thinking from across the public sector. And leading professionals from the breadth of the public services will share their knowledge in a series of practical workshops.

Come and see us.

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HFMA - London

This year's annual conference - the most important event in NHS finance - takes its title from the president's theme, 'Take Control'. During the three days, you will have the opportunity to hear from some of the most prominent figures in the NHS along with key policy makers, politicians, professional and technical experts.

As well as being an excellent professional development event, the conference offers great value for money, a valuable networking opportunity and a comprehensive exhibition area.

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CIPFA - Birmingham

CIPFA annual conference 2011 will explore the full consequences of the spending cuts as a new public services landscape begins to take shape.

Featuring world-class speakers, practical workshops and networking opportunities, the conference is this year's essential event for people who manage public money and public services.

Come and see us at the stand no. 60

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IBDG Strategy Meeting 2011

IBDG is bringing senior level executives together at the Strategy Meeting to:

- Build relationships at senior level
- Identify new opportunities to working together
- Exchange knowledge and discuss future development strategies
- Keep abreast of solutions and technologies

The Strategy Meetings attract a 'who's who' from top companies in the areas of Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Catering and Marketing. This provides IBDG with direct access to, and personal contact, with industry leading executives.

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Local Government Procurement

Local Government Procurement has the opportunity finally to come of age. It is near to the top of the government's efficiency agenda. The funding cuts will mean that overall, local government will have about 15% less to spend in 2014/15 than it had in 2010/11. More difficult is that the reductions are uneven, so the challenges for some local authorities will be that much greater. Local government procurement amounts to some £50bn a year, nearly 40% of local government expenditure. Local government will need big efficiencies and much increased value from this expenditure.

A first class array of speakers will explain to delegates the expectations for local government procurement, the implications of the global market place in which it operates and the significant ways in which local government procurement is likely to change and be re-structured.

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Public Sector Procurement

Public sector procurement remains massive. Even after the cuts in IT spending, roads, advertising and recruitment, it is still above £200bn a year; managing this coherently has become a key policy.

The pace of change in public sector procurement is increasing and the landscape will be transformed in a few years' time. Organisational structures will have to adapt and procurement personnel in all parts of the public sector will feel the impact.

The Public Sector Procurement - A New Era conference is designed to enable public sector personnel to embrace the changes and take advantage of the challenges ahead. The programme of expert presentations is designed to prepare delegates with the strategic information required to contribute to the new public sector procurement agenda.

Richard Kusnierz delivering presentation

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Outsourcing

The Treasury have reacted swiftly to tackle the UK's unprecedented £156 billion deficit by agreeing £6.2 billon of cuts in this financial year's spending. The Chancellor has called for a 'fundamental reassessment' of how government works. There is an urgency for cost savings to be made and to ensure that the quality of frontline services to the public is not adversely affected. It is clear that reducing costs has become a major priority for the government and outsourcing is widely regarded as an efficient and effective way of achieving results.
Outsourcing may prove to be an important tool in reducing the budget deficit but it is also often a complex process that requires thorough assessment, astute management, flexibility between partners and excellent communication. This conference will look at the best practice examples, new technologies and efficiency initiatives that can help deliver benefits to your organisation.

TA stand in the background

eWorld Purchasing & Supply

London, UK - eWorld Purchasing & Supply, Europe's largest bi-annual gathering of procurement and supply chain professionals, announces today their full programme of complimentary conference sessions - poised to address the continued evolution of the purchasing function, together with the key challenges topping the procurement & supply chain agenda: including supplier management, compliance / visibility and new regulations, risk management, cost containment and globalisation.

Organised in association with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) for the tenth year running, the event brings together over 500 senior supply chain and procurement executives from both private and public sectors.

Richard Kusnierz with Peter Tickner (ex Head of Internal Audit in the Metropolitan Police Authority)

Outsourcing

During the last 25 years outsourcing has become an increasingly important means of delivering public sector services. Following the general election, it is expected to be given a much greater boost, with a presumption that outsourcing will become the normal means to deliver public services. This will have a profound impact on the public sector, which will move more towards a commissioning and procurement management model.

All parts of the public sector will be affected. It is only a matter of time before whole organisations are outsourced and we find chief executives employed by outsourcing companies. It is only a small step from the increasing use of private sector secondments in Whitehall to formal outsourcing contracts to develop and manage critical policy areas. Industry is gearing up to take advantage of the opportunities and many new players are entering the market.

CIPFA - Harrogate

The CIPFA Conference is the essential event for financial decision makers in the public services and represents the most important coming together of local authority and public sector buyers in the UK.

Meet individuals who control significant budgets at our flagship event. It is a unique opportunity to reach this highly targeted audience. A range of activities is available to maximise your impact on this market, whether it is raising your profile, networking, seeking partnerships or extending your reach into new areas. Our mix of exhibition, sponsorship, advertising and other promotional opportunities allows you to target your audience cost-effectively and accurately.

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