'The Winning Agenda - Procurement & Supply Inspiring Change'

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7 October 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'.

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.

For information about registration and further details about the event please visit www.cips.ae or email CIPS@emirates.com  

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About The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) is the leading international body representing purchasing and supply management professionals.  It is the worldwide centre of excellence on purchasing and supply management issues.  CIPS has over 44,000 members in over 130 different countries, including senior business people, high-ranking civil servants and leading academics.  The activities of purchasing and supply chain professionals can have a major impact on the profitability and efficiency of all types of organisation. 

For more information, please contact:
Liz Lees,
CIPS, PR Manager  
liz.lees@cips.org
+44 1780 761575

Rania Helmy,
Hill & Knowlton,
Account Manager
rania.helmy@hillandknowlton.com
+971 4 3344930  

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