LUPC & SUPC Conference 2024

Date: 5 June 2024

Time: 09.00 – 17.00

Location: Convene 133 Houndsditch, City of London

We are excited to announce that the LUPC & SUPC Conference 2024 will be taking place in London on 5 June. LUPC and SUPC are working in partnership once again to deliver this event for our full members, bringing together procurement professionals from across the sector to a conference that you won’t want to miss!

Why attend?

Full members of LUPC and SUPC can join us at the LUPC & SUPC Conference in London for a day of lively discussion, expert workshops, and networking. Together, we will reflect on where we are now, share procurement best practice from the sector and beyond, and gain the latest innovative ideas for building resilience.

Our exciting line-up of professional development sessions and shared insights will include:

• Thought-provoking plenary sessions – exploring hot topics with expert speakers:
  Building Resilient Supply Chains in the Face of Global Disruptions and
  Building a Resilient Team: A roadmap to keep your team inspired, enthusiastic and engaged.
• Interactive breakout sessions – We’ve listened to your feedback and have provided more opportunities for networking and discussing with others in these sessions. We will cover a wide variety of topics and help you deep-dive into best practice to further your knowledge and future thinking.
• Opportunity to build valuable connections – much-needed time to connect with colleagues from across the sector.
• Access to a wide range of suppliers – at our exhibition of 65+ selected framework suppliers.

A post-conference drinks reception for a chance to socialise and network after a busy day will follow our closing plenary session.

Category manager drop-in sessions

During our first scheduled breakout session (12:00-12:45), members will have the chance to book a 10-minute meeting with their relevant LUPC and SUPC category manager(s) at the Engage Studio. This gives you a great opportunity to discuss any specific framework or category queries you may have, and to learn more about our wider membership support.

To book a slot with a category manager, email Jenise Chisholm (Marketing and Events Assistant) at: sumsevents@reading.ac.uk to provide the following details:

• Your full name
• Your job title
• Your organisation
• Which category manager(s) you would like to meet

The deadline for booking your category manager meeting is Monday 27 May, after which you will receive confirmation of your booking via direct email before the conference. You will also be able to contact the category managers directly via the Whova app (once live) to arrange individual catch-ups throughout the day.

SUPC team

• Clare Whitfield – Special Projects Lead
• Daniel Dabrowski – Category Manager, Professional Services
• Mark Lewis – Category Manager, ICT
• Taron Smith – Category Manager, STEMed
• Oliver Bradbury-Stewart – Assistant Category Manager.

LUPC team

• Roy Dennis – Senior Category Manager, Professional Services
• Julie Gooch – Senior Category Manager, Estates
• Justin McLoughlin – Senior Category Manager, Estates
• Mike Kilner – Senior Category Manager, ICT, Insurance, AV and Broadcast & Photographic Equipment
• Antonio Ramirez – Senior Category Manager, STEMed and Labs.

Conference timings and tickets

Delegates are welcome to arrive on Wednesday 5 June 2024 from 9:00 am, ready for the official start of the conference at 10:00am. A delicious breakfast will be available for delegates on arrival. Breakout sessions will run throughout the day and the conference will finish with a drinks reception from 17:00-18:30. Tickets are free to full members – but places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!*

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