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IFPSM World Summit

The Future of Supply Management

Organizations interested in sponsorships or exhibiting, please contact Cindy Urbaytis at curbaytis@ism.ws or +1 480/752-6276 ext 3049.

21-23 September 2009
Imperial Palace
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

IFPSM invites you to attend the IFPSM World Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

"The Future of Supply Management" summit presents sessions on best practices in association management as well as sessions focused on current trends in purchasing and supply management and how they may best be imparted to your members. Find out how organizations around the world stay relevant in today's economic climate.

Mark your calendar so you don't miss this opportunity to learn and network with your colleagues in the supply management arena. It's never too soon to start making arrangements to attend this program and to register as many of your colleagues as you can. And don't forget, the first 5 delegates from your association to attend are FREE of charge. (After that you only pay $160 USD per attendee.)

If you have any questions, please contact IFPSM, Director General, Charles Holden at charlesholden@btinternet.com.

We have over 20 sessions for you to choose from including the latest information on Supply Management best practices, the latest topics on Association Management and keynote speakers who will motivate and inspire you to build a strong educational organization.

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas. Las Vegas is one of the most popular destinations in the United States. Located in the desert of Nevada, Las Vegas is known for its energetic nightlife but just 30 minutes from the city center, you can visit landmarks like Hoover Dam. If you're interested in a longer journey, the Grand Canyon in Arizona is 300 miles east of Las Vegas while California offers many attractions to the west. For more information about Las Vegas, visit http://www.visitlasvegas.com/vegas/index.jsp.

Discover best practices for your supply management association. Find out what organizations around the world are doing to support their membership. Network and gain feedback on your program mix.

Two years ago we met in the United Kingdom for networking, planning and sharing. I think you'll agree that the knowledge gained during that time was invaluable. The world is flat. Programs and promotions taking place in Denmark can be reworked and applied to the Philippines, Thailand, the Netherlands, Argentina and Israel, as well as other parts of the world.

Highlights for this three day event include both Practitioner Content and Association Content.

Practitioner Content
  • PP — Procurement/Supply: The Best of Times
  • PP — Supplier Relationship Management
  • PP — Talent Management
  • PP — Developing a Winning Business Case
  • PP — Globalisation: A World Perspective of the Profession
  • PP — Commodity Management
  • PP — Continuity
  • PP — Security
  • PP — Business Ethics & Cultural Challenges — Business ethics within different cultures; culture's role in ethics
  • PP — Sustainability — from global perspective
Association Content
  • AM — Association Governance
  • AM — Member Management
  • AM — Education/Training
  • AM — Capacity Building (Revenue Growth)
  • AM — Globalisation and the Association
  • AM — Data Intelligence — How to use (not compile) internal data
  • AM — Product Development
Who Should Attend

Member associations who are looking to improve their business results. Attendance at the World summit is available for up to five representatives of member associations, free of charge. This includes the business program, refreshments and lunch on two days and the Conference dinner on the evening of Tuesday, 22 September, 2009. Additional attendees will be charged a fee of $160 USD.

Dates and Location

The event is Monday, 21 September through Wednesday, 23 September at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Additional meetings on the schedule:

  • IFPSM Board Meeting: Sunday, 20 September 1200-1700
  • Council Meeting: Monday, 21 September 0830–1130
  • IFPSM Europe: Wednesday, 22 September 1400-1700
  • IFPSM Asia: Thursday, 23 September 0830-1700

McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas hosts all major airlines.


Hotel Accommodations:

Imperial Palace
3535 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

http://www.harrahs.com/CheckGroupAvailability.do?propCode=ILV&groupCode=SIISM9

+1 866/523-2781

Group code: SIISM9

ISM/IFPSM room rate is $82 USD (plus tax) per night. When reserving your room, refer to Group Code SIISM9. The discount rate is offered until 31 August 2009. Rooms sell out quickly so please be sure to reserve your room early. If you arrive prior to the event on Friday or Saturday, the room rate is $119 USD per night for the extra nights.

If you are extending your stay in Las Vegas, visit http://www.visitlasvegas.com/vegas/index.jsp for information on what to do in Las Vegas when you are not attending the summit. Las Vegas offers entertainment and activities of all kinds.



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