Agenda

Forum Day One | 09 May 2023
Forum Day Two | 10 May 2023

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SUPPLY CHAIN CONTINUITY & RESILIENCE

08:45

Chairperson’s Opening Address
Sharon Morris, General Manager, CIPS

09:00

Keynote: Reflecting on the impact of recent global events on the state of procurement

Andrea Andrews, Executive Director Procurement and Supply Chain/Chief Procurement Officer, SA Health

Illuminating what lessons can be learned from the impact of events such as COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, especially on supply chain resilience
Assessing the changing state of procurement; has it actually been enhanced because of these events?

09:30

Panel: Developing supply chain continuity and resilience in the face of global challenges, from inflation to war in Ukraine

Will Monaghan, Chief Procurement Officer, Northern Territory Department of Health
Ishmeet Singh, Director Procurement Services, Northern Health
Jaun Paul Rebola, Chief Procurement & Supply Logistics Officer, St John of God Health Care
Phil Smith, Research Economist, Productivity Commission
Mark Reddy, Head of Growth, Portt

Understanding how to anticipate and mitigate future threats to supply chain capabilities
Reimaging current supply chain challenges as opportunities to boost local procurement and strengthen your inventory management

Leveraging Technology

10:30

Morning Tea

11:00

Case study: Helping healthcare to catch up to other sectors in innovating its procurement culture and practices

Chris Kuchel, Procurement Director, Cabrini Health

Comparing how technology has been used across various sectors to improve and transform their procurement
Identifying where initial ground is being made in the uptake of technology in healthcare, particularly in relation to supply chains

CYBERSECURITY

11:30

Detecting and responding to cybersecurity threats that compromise the integrity of your organisation and supply chain

Professor Monica Whitty, Head of Department - Software Systems and Cybersecurity, Monash University

Outlining how to mitigate insider threats
Identifying the techniques scammers are using to imitate your suppliers
Developing the ability of your organisation to respond to incidents

12:00

Lunch

01:00

Panel: Bringing order to healthcare's Wild West through regulation

Kylie Woolcock, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association

Ensuring the application and regulation of standards regarding data usage
Guaranteeing that such standards can be adapted to a rapidly evolving field whilst ensuring interoperability

02:00

Round tables - Interactive solution-focused sessions

These 2x30 minute interactive sessions allow for extended discussion among a small group and are excellent for giving and receiving targeted feedback and engaging in in-depth discussions.

Roundtable One

Empowering procurement professionals to gain that seat at the decision-making table

Roundtable Two

Predicting where procurement is heading and what it may look like in the future

Roundtable Three

Exploring patient centric inventory management systems

Round Four

Investigating ways of ascertaining a greater understanding of your supply chain

03:00

Afternoon tea

ROLE PERCEPTION AND CAPABILITY

00:00

Interactive mini masterclass

03:30

Transforming the role and perception of procurement within an organisation

Mark Hamilton, Procurement Lead, Murray Primary Health Network

Discovering how to progress away from being a box ticker and a gatekeeper, towards becoming an indispensable problem solver in your organisation
Learning how to convey the importance and potential of procurement to your colleagues

04:30

End of Day One and Networking Drinks

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09:00

Chairperson’s Opening Address

Sharon Morris, General Manager, CIPS

ESG

09:15

Virtual Keynote: Implementing ESG objectives within your organisation and the benefits of doing so

Dr R.Venkatesh, Chief Medical Officer, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry

Illustrating how a patient centric focus can create environmentally beneficial outcomes
Discovering how a greater understanding of your supply chain can be attained by incorporating objectives

09:45

Panel/Fireside Chat: Outlining the role procurement can play in reducing carbon emissions that will also boost your bottom line

Cody Bradshaw, General Manager, Contracts and Procurement, Silverchain
Fiona Armstrong, Strategic Projects Director, Climate and Health Alliance
Siobhan Leach, Group Sustainability Officer, Ramsay Health Care
Emma Brauer, Manager, Contracts and Procurement, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service

Analysing how much energy the healthcare sector consumes and its contribution to Australia's total energy usage
Exploring viable ways of achieving environmentally sustainable procurement

10:30

Morning Tea

DEALING WITH REFORM

11:00

Panel: Preparing for regulatory changes to the Prostheses List whilst still providing positive patient outcomes

Ben Harris, Director Policy and Research, Private Healthcare Australia
Paul Dale, Policy Director, Medical Technology Association of Australia
Chris Kuchel, Procurement Director, Cabrini Health
Caitlin O'Dea, Health Policy Director, Catholic Health Australia

Ensuring the modified List provides benefits to all stakeholders
Balancing fairness, competition, cost, and patient outcomes

MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS

12:00

Developing and maintaining relationships between stakeholders

Sebastian Chua, Head of Procurement, Health Promotion Board, Ministry of Health of Singapore

Initiating and nurturing connections between providers and suppliers from micro to macro
Attaining positive outcomes in tumultuous times

12:30

Lunch

01:30

Round Tables – Interactive solution focused sessions
These 2x30 minute interactive sessions allow for extended discussion among a small group and are excellent for giving and receiving targeted feedback and engaging in in-depth discussions.

Round Table One

Inspiring a burned-out workforce to believe in procurement

Round Table Two

Attracting and retaining new talent into the healthcare procurement sector

Round Table Three

Overcoming inefficiency and optimising outcome through cloud-based software

Round Table Four

Cutting Gordian knots by using data analysis

02:30

Afternoon Tea

WORKFORCE

03:00

Panel: Ensuring the right people are in the right place to optimise the use of procurement capability in healthcare

Shehan Micheal, Head of Procurement, Australian Foundation for Disability
Cristian Carluccio, National Procurement Manager, I-MED Radiology Network Limited
Mark Hamilton, Procurement Lead, Murray Primary Health Network
Melanie Mendonca, Director, Procurement, North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network

Painting a picture of the future of healthcare procurement, and what can be gained from taking a holistic approach
Transcending current issues to identify future needs and how to solve them
Locking in a seat at the decision making table to influence organisational strategy

04:00

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and End of Forum

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Agenda

SUPPLY CHAIN CONTINUITY & RESILIENCE

08:45

Chairperson’s Opening Address Sharon Morris, General Manager, CIPS

09:00

Keynote: Reflecting on the impact of recent global events on the state of procurement Andrea Andrews, Executive Director Procurement and Supply Chain/Chief Procurement Officer, SA Health

09:30

Leveraging Technology

10:30

Morning Tea

11:00

Case study: Helping healthcare to catch up to other sectors in innovating its procurement culture and practices Chris Kuchel, Procurement Director, Cabrini Health

CYBERSECURITY

11:30

Detecting and responding to cybersecurity threats that compromise the integrity of your organisation and supply chain Professor Monica Whitty, Head of Department - Software Systems and Cybersecurity, Monash University

12:00

Lunch

01:00

Panel: Bringing order to healthcare's Wild West through regulation Kylie Woolcock, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association

02:00

Round tables - Interactive solution-focused sessions These 2x30 minute interactive sessions allow for extended discussion among a small group and are excellent for giving and receiving targeted feedback and engaging in in-depth discussions.

03:00

Afternoon tea

ROLE PERCEPTION AND CAPABILITY

00:00

Interactive mini masterclass

03:30

Transforming the role and perception of procurement within an organisation Mark Hamilton, Procurement Lead, Murray Primary Health Network

04:30

End of Day One and Networking Drinks

09:00

Chairperson’s Opening Address Sharon Morris, General Manager, CIPS

ESG

09:15

Virtual Keynote: Implementing ESG objectives within your organisation and the benefits of doing so Dr R.Venkatesh, Chief Medical Officer, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry

09:45

10:30

Morning Tea

DEALING WITH REFORM

11:00

MANAGING RELATIONSHIPS

12:00

Developing and maintaining relationships between stakeholders Sebastian Chua, Head of Procurement, Health Promotion Board, Ministry of Health of Singapore

12:30

Lunch

01:30

Round Tables – Interactive solution focused sessions These 2x30 minute interactive sessions allow for extended discussion among a small group and are excellent for giving and receiving targeted feedback and engaging in in-depth discussions.

02:30

Afternoon Tea

WORKFORCE

03:00

04:00

Chairperson’s Closing Remarks and End of Forum

Chairperson’s Opening Address
Sharon Morris, General Manager, CIPS

Keynote: Reflecting on the impact of recent global events on the state of procurement

Andrea Andrews, Executive Director Procurement and Supply Chain/Chief Procurement Officer, SA Health

Case study: Helping healthcare to catch up to other sectors in innovating its procurement culture and practices

Chris Kuchel, Procurement Director, Cabrini Health

Detecting and responding to cybersecurity threats that compromise the integrity of your organisation and supply chain

Professor Monica Whitty, Head of Department - Software Systems and Cybersecurity, Monash University

Panel: Bringing order to healthcare's Wild West through regulation

Kylie Woolcock, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association

Round tables - Interactive solution-focused sessions

These 2x30 minute interactive sessions allow for extended discussion among a small group and are excellent for giving and receiving targeted feedback and engaging in in-depth discussions.

Transforming the role and perception of procurement within an organisation

Mark Hamilton, Procurement Lead, Murray Primary Health Network

Chairperson’s Opening Address

Sharon Morris, General Manager, CIPS

Virtual Keynote: Implementing ESG objectives within your organisation and the benefits of doing so

Dr R.Venkatesh, Chief Medical Officer, Aravind Eye Hospital, Pondicherry

Developing and maintaining relationships between stakeholders

Sebastian Chua, Head of Procurement, Health Promotion Board, Ministry of Health of Singapore

Round Tables – Interactive solution focused sessions
These 2x30 minute interactive sessions allow for extended discussion among a small group and are excellent for giving and receiving targeted feedback and engaging in in-depth discussions.