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2010 National University Finance and Procurement Conference

NEW HORIZONS - Road Maps to Business Sustainability in Higher Education

Background

The National University Finance & Procurement Conference, now in its tenth year, provides a proactive forum for university management professionals to meet and discuss current issues impacting the higher education sector in the specific areas of financial management and strategic procurement.

The Global Financial Crisis has drawn attention to the importance of universities having business sustainability strategies in place to ensure business continuity. Many universities globally have lost significant sources on income through diminished investment returns that have the potential to impact the quality of teaching and research and even the image of the university as a desirable destination for local and international students. Universities are starting on a new journey, exploring the benefits of innovative business practices, including outsourcing and shared services and the benefits of collaboration. There is a renewed focus on understanding the University as a Business. So, how far "over the Horizon" are universities prepared to go to adopt business innovation in developing their Road Maps for Business Sustainability?

The Preliminary Program for this event is current under development. Proposed sub-themes include:

• Developing Business Sustainability Road Maps
• Exploration of Cost/Benefits/Containment
• Business Sustainability - The Hidden Silo's, Organizational Behaviour, Policy, BI Solutions, Change Management.
• Practical Approaches to Integrated Business Models
• Travel Management
• Procurement Capability, Sustainability & Business Process Improvement

Conference Timings

Conference Details Date: 26th - 28th July 2010 Location: The Hyatt Regency, Coolum, Sunshine Coast, Queensland Cost: $900 Full Delegate Registration Registration - NOW OPEN Visit: www.hes.edu.au and follow the conference linksConference sessions will commence on the afternoon of Monday 26th July 2010 at 2.00pm, followed by an early evening Cocktail Reception for all delegates.

Conference Sessions will continue on Tuesday morning from 8.45am on the 27th of July and conclude by 4.00pm on the 28th of July. Procurement Officers are also invited to attend a National Procurement Breakfast Meeting to be held on the morning of 27th July.

The Annual Conference Dinner is to be held poolside at the Hyatt Regency's Village Square and will be sponsored by ANZ.

What Will I Get Out of Attending?

This conference is relevant to all university staff involved in finance, finance systems, procurement, purchasing, travel and associated areas in Australia and New Zealand higher education.

• the opportunity to learn from colleagues
• the opportunity to participate in open discussion on current issues
• a chance to discuss issues and share solutions with delegates from across the higher education and business sectors
• networking opportunities

Enquiries

Further enquiries relating to the National University Finance and Procurement Conference should be directed to leanne@hes.edu.au. Or visit the NUFPC conference website