PASA Connect: What’s on this spring?

Covering everything from ESG execution failures and value-based procurement to AI and the changing laws shaping procurement in Australia, PASA Connect’s spring program tackles some of the profession’s most pressing challenges.

You’ll gain practical strategies and fresh perspectives from a diverse lineup of industry experts, with each virtual event designed to strengthen capability, deepen knowledge and help you navigate an increasingly complex operating environment.

What’s on this September and October?

South Australia Member Roundtable (In-Person)
3 September, 2:30pm ACST

IT Category Masterclass: How to Buy the IT Category in the Age of AI
10 September, 12:00pm AEST
Expert speaker: Cliff Booth, Managing Director at EU IT

AI in Commercial Procurement Contracts
16 September, 11:00am AEST
Expert speaker: Dr Cyril Jankoff, Principal, The Risk Doctor

How to Drive Your Own Procurement Development
22 September, 12:00pm AEST
Expert speakers: Jacqui Priestly & Chris Hodgson, Propello Procurement

Why ESG Procurement Execution Fails and How to Diagnose Your Gap
8 October, 11:00am AEST
Expert speaker: Chris Hodgson, Director of Advisory, Propello Procurement

Quarterly Legal Update: How is the Changing Law Impacting Procurement Practices in Australia?
21 October, 1:00pm AEDT
Expert speaker: Scott Alden, Partner, Government & Commercial, Mills Oakley

Value-Based Procurement – Moving Beyond Price: From Cost Savings to Value Creation
29 October, 10:00am AEDT
Expert speaker: Brian Mangan, CEO, Launch Consulting UK

As a PASA Connect member, your membership also includes a complimentary conference pass to attend the 14th Annual PASA Premier ConfeX & NIGELS Awards on 14 & 15 October. Registration is essential!

And there’s still time to sign up for the last two sessions of the winter:

Delivering the Agentic Enterprise: A Coupa Webinar Hosted by PASA
25 August, 11:00am AEST
Expert speaker: Paul Fletcher, Solution Advisor, Coupa

Australian and New Zealand Modern Slavery Updates – PASA Connect Members Edition
26 August, 11:00am AEST
Expert speakers: Luke Geary, Partner & Georgia Davis, Senior Associate, Mills Oakley

What is PASA Connect?

PASA Connect is a dynamic platform that empowers procurement teams to connect, share knowledge and apply insights, providing an effective, accessible solution for learning and development.

Since its launch, the platform has welcomed over 1,000 ANZ procurement professionals, delivering weekly virtual learning and development sessions from industry thought leaders, plus roundtables, webinars, seminars, conference presentations and more.