Program

10:00am - 10:20am

Welcome

10:20am - 10:50am

The Future of Procurement - Global Perspective

The workshop will begin by setting the global context with Charlotte Payne from CIPS, who will share insights into the future of procurement on the world stage.

10:50am - 11:15am

Partnership with CIPS

With Richard Allen from The University of Sydney and Charlotte Payne from CIPS.

11:15am - 11:45am

Procurement at 35,000 feet: Lessons from Virgin Airlines

11:45am - 12:15pm

The Political State

A compelling and insightful keynote from Professor Nick Bisley, an internationally respected political commentator and Provost at La Trobe University, who will unpack the current geopolitical landscape and its implications for higher education and procurement.

12:15pm - 01:15pm

Networking Lunch

01:15pm - 02:00pm

Travel under the Spotlight with FCM

We will be joined by Jamison Warren from FCM to do a deep and highly relevant dive into travel category management - an area of renewed strategic focus for many institutions.

02:00pm - 03:15pm

Leveraging Data for Better Decisions

Join us for a compelling session on the University Procurement Analytics Solution (UPAS), where we’ll explore how universities across the sector are using data-driven insights to tackle procurement challenges, drive innovation, and unlock real value. This ...

03:15pm - 03:45pm

Afternoon Tea

03:45pm - 04:15pm

Procurement Excellence with Teresa Scott

Join Teresa Scott as she shares the bold work underway through the Australasian Procurement and Construction Council (APCC) to elevate procurement across Australasia. From driving national collaboration to championing the recognition of procurement as a strategic ...

04:15pm - 04:45pm

Collaborative Sourcing - The Next Phase of UPH

Celebrate a decade of progress and look ahead to the future of collaborative procurement in this session onthe evolution of the University Procurement Hub (UPH) as it enters its 3.0 planning phase. Now in its 10th year, UPH is undergoing an exciting ...

04:45pm - 05:00pm

Session Wrap-up

05:00pm - 06:00pm

Campus Tour & Drinks

Join us in the ADCO Ampitheatre for drinks and a campus tour of Bond University.

06:00pm - 10:00pm

Networking Dinner "Mexican Fiesta"

Join us in the University Club Restaurant for a fun night with your sector peers!

08:30am - 08:40am

Welcome & Day 1 Reflections

08:40am - 09:00am

Anti-Slavery Program - Beyond Compliance

This session will present insights into the current maturity of AUPN universities and how these findings are shaping the program’s strategic direction to uplift the sector. It will explore the growing leadership role of procurement professionals in ...

09:00am - 10:00am

From Policy to People:Embedding Survivor Voices in University Procurement

Join lived experience advisers and co-founders of Survivor Connections, Sherry Wanjiru and Sarah S, who will share Sherry’s journey via a fireside chat as a modern slavery survivor and international student, highlighting how Australian universities can ...

10:00am - 10:30am

Networking Brunch

10:30am - 11:00am

Empowering Indigenous Procurement

We will be joined by Adam Williams, Managing Director of Bunji Enterprises, who will share the beginnings of Dhuwa Coffee, his drive to grow his business and continually reinvest back into community, along with the barriers he has overcome to grow his ...

11:00am - 11:15am

Responsible Procurement - Implementing Indigenous Procurement Guidelines

This session will then focus on the work underway within the Responsible Procurement Working Group, pulled together in late 2024 with the focus on the sector-wide rollout of the Universities Australia Indigenous Procurement Guidelines. We’ll hear from Tegan ...

11:15am - 11:45am

Responsible Procurement Break-out Session

We will come together to review the work of the Responsible Procurement pillar over the last twelve months, discuss what’s to come, and what engagement will be required from our network to advance these efforts in the most effective way.

11:45am - 01:00pm

The Future of Procurement Tools & AI

This session will explore the impact of technology, including AI, on procurement, focusing on areas like sourcing, contract management, and supplier risk. We’ll hear from UoM about their journey in developing a business case for AI adoption, including key ...

01:00pm - 01:15pm

Workshop Wrap-up & Farewell