Join the AKL Committee, keynote speakers and AUT students who will be discussing the long game on sustainable and innovation procurement, in times of recession.

After the keynote sessions, there will be time to network, and engage with AUT Master and PhD students. Similar to previous years, these students will present their work in progress - four students with the best posters, selected by guests and AUT students, will receive a symbolic award (a bar of chocolate from the iconic Whittaker brand)!

CIPS is a trusted partner for procurement teaching & research within AUT and ENZ has numerous members that started their careers at AUT.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025

🕒 Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm (NZST)

📍 Location: Room WZ100 (Foyer) - AUT WZ Building, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
You can find the WZ building via this AUT map or via Google maps

Event Programme:

5:30pm - Registration, Kai and Drinks
6:00pm - Welcome
6:00pm - 6:30pm - Keynote Speakers
6:30pm - Student Presentations
6:30pm - 7:30pm - Networking
7:30pm - Event Close

Event Speakers:

Michael Worth - Strategic Consultant

David Bygrave - CIPS Branch Committee Member

Caleb Male - Entrepreneur

Thank you to Auckland University of Technology (AUT) for providing the venue and the catering for this event.

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