Just had this in from the NOA - it was very good last year:
I am delighted to announce that the refreshed and rejuvenated NOA & Marketforce’s 6th Annual The Sourcing Summit will be taking place this year on the 18h & 19th November 2008 at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London.
Building on its reputation as the UK's leading conference focusing on all aspects of sourcing strategy, this year’s event looks set to be the best yet.
Speakers already confirmed include:
• Neil Rogers, Chief Procurement Officer, BT Group
• David Weymouth, Group Operations and IT Director, Royal & SunAlliance (RSA)
• Richard Beale, Purchasing Director, Somerfield
• Andy Williams, Vice President, IT Global Services, Unilever
• Sean Pepper, Executive Director & Global Head of Commercial Vendor Management, ABN AMRO
• Chris Scoggins, Chief Executive Officer, National Rail Enquiries
• Martin Carney, Head of Group Outsourcing Centre, Lloyd’s TSB
• Bob Carter, Director of Strategy & Policy, Birmingham City Council
• Jeremy Acklam, Business Development Director, The TrainLine
• Mo Patel, Contract Manager – Offshoring, British Gas
Click here to view the conference programme
New for 2008!
New & innovative programme features – exciting new formats, including high-level case studies, peer-to-peer networking sessions, round table discussions and debating forums will guarantee the interactivity and added value of every speaker session, whilst maximising your networking opportunities.
Hear the latest developments – find out how the credit crunch will affect the sourcing industry, and how your business can react most effectively. Examine the entire sourcing process from negotiation through to termination with the help of our high-level speakers. Build your awareness of CSR and environmental issues within the sourcing context. Discover the truly global nature of leading companies’ sourcing strategies.
Enhanced networking areas – internet-enabled, soft-seating areas so you can carry on your discussions outside the conference room during the networking refreshment and lunch breaks. Extended refreshment breaks will allow you to meet your important contacts.
The Sourcing Grapevine – networking evening with a wine-tasting challenge! Extend your grapevine of contacts while experiencing the intricacies and pleasures of tasting a wide variety of different wines at this complimentary evening event. You will also have the opportunity to test your taste buds in a competitive wine challenge.
“A very good opportunity to hear and pose questions to other
outsourcing end users.”
Procurement Manager, Experian
“Good experience - interesting mix of content, speakers, vendors,
attendees.”
Chief Executive, DigiQuest
The Sourcing Summit will examine the key issues across the sourcing spectrum, delving into the details of the latest outsourcing, offshoring, shared services and insourcing developments. It will provide the most effective platform for senior figures across all business sectors to debate the issues that matter, whilst sharing knowledge and expertise - a must-attend event for everyone involved in sourcing.
Click here to add the event to your Outlook calendar
How can I find out more information about The Sourcing Summit?
The conference website holds all the most up-to-date information, including the conference programme, and is updated regularly. Please do visit
The Sourcing Summit - Conferences - Marketforce. Alternatively, you can call our customer services department on +44 (0)207 760 8699.
The only way to guarantee your place is to register as soon as possible. There are different rates to attend the event, varying on your role within the sector and there are discounts available to groups, so please do get in contact to find out how little it might cost you to attend.
We look forward to welcoming you at The Sourcing Summit 2008!
Warm regards,
Philip Doyle,
Director, Marketforce
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UK Outsourcing Summit
