Join the NSW Branch Committee for a presentation and Q&A session to identify and mitigate risks underlying each stage of the procurement process.

Learn practical strategies to mitigate risks and navigate the challenges procurement professionals encounter in an increasingly uncertain and unpredictable environment.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday 24 September 2025

🕒 Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm (AEST)

📍 Location: Hicksons Lawyers - Level 6, 352 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300

Event Programme:
5:30pm - Registration and Arrival
6:00pm - Welcome - CIPS Committee/Chair
6:05pm - Presentation Starts
6:50pm - Q&A
7:15pm - Post Event Networking Drinks

Event Speakers:

Quincy Wong - Partner, Hicksons Lawyers

Quincy is a highly experienced commercial lawyer with a focus and expertise in information and communication technology (ICT) and intellectual property (IP) matters. As a Harvard-trained negotiator, he brings sophisticated strategic thinking to complex ICT procurements and projects. He has extensive experience advising public sector agencies and medium to large businesses on:

Cloud services and software licensing
Solution development and hardware acquisition
Managed services and telecommunications
Panel arrangements and standing offer procurement frameworks
Contract negotiation and management

Thank you to Hicksons Lawyers for providing the speaker, venue, food and drinks.

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