Government, Education and NGO decision-makers, along with procurement specialists, are invited to a two-day event showcasing an extensive range of the latest fit-for-purpose products and services. Panel discussions and thought leadership presentations will focus on topics such as ethical sourcing and environmental circularity solutions that will deliver valuable insights to meet the diverse range of challenges facing public sector procurement professionals. You are welcome to come along on the day, but we kindly request that you register so we can prepare an event bag for you and streamline the experience. We look forward to seeing you there!
RegisterWhen and where?
Wednesday 14th June and Thursday 15th June Generator Bowen Campus 40 Bowen Street, WellingtonGet Directions
Jonathan Oram
Chief Financial Officer, The Warehouse GroupJonathan has an established career of over 20 years in finance and as CFO at The Warehouse Group, he is responsible for business advisory, financial reporting and planning, risk and compliance and governance functions across the Group. Prior to this role, he held leadership positions at Macquarie Capital and UBS New Zealand in investment banking and is a certified Chartered Accountant, also holding a Master of Commerce in Economics from the University of Auckland.
Anna Shipley
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, The Warehouse GroupAnna brings a wealth of experience to the role of MC. Prior to joining The Warehouse Group in 2021, she was General Manager Corporate Affairs at BNZ as well as Director of Communications for Nokia China and APAC based in Beijing, and Head of Communications for Nokia UK based in London.
David Benattar
Chief Sustainability Officer, The Warehouse GroupDavid drives the The Warehouse Group’s sustainability transformation with a focus on customer experience and financial performance. He is on the advisory board of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) New Zealand chapter, represented the country’s Climate Leaders Coalition at Cop25 and Cop26, and advises the New Zealand Government on circularity policies and capabilities. We are delighted to have David presenting on Sustainability and Broader Outcomes and also joining our panel discussions.
The agenda
Get hands-on with products from some of our leading brands, learn about Supply Chain innovations from our industry expert panelists, and be part of the discussion as we explore the future of sustainable procurement and achieving Broader Outcomes.
Day One - Wednesday 14th June
8:30am
Registration and showrooms open
Your opportunity to get hands-on with products from some of our leading brands while networking with industry peers and suppliers.
SESSION 1
9:30am
Welcome Address & Introducing The Tomorrow Test – Anna Shipley, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Walk through the vision and values of The Warehouse Group (TWG) and learn how The Tomorrow Test can be applied to your own sustainable procurement journey.
10:00am
Building Broader Outcomes into your Supply Chain – David Benattar, Chief Sustainability Officer at TWG
How can we work together to accelerate Broader Outcomes delivery? Hear about TWG’s efforts toward carbon neutrality and supply chain circularity by tackling challenges such as packaging waste, emissions, and end-of-life solutions.
10:40am – 11:00am
Break & Showroom Viewing
SESSION 2
11:00am
Customer Deep Dive, The HomeGround Case Study – Deb Ward, Fundraising & Reputation Manager at Auckland City Mission with Sam Winstanley & Nicola Jensen, TWG Industry specialists
Discover how the TWG Business team deployed wraparound solutions to support the work of Tāmaki Makaurau’s most worthy charities, Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai, with their transformational HomeGround build project.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Break & Showroom Viewing
SESSION 3
1:00pm
Supplier Deep Dive – presented by Panasonic
Learn what The Tomorrow Test means to TWG’s leading appliances and AV supplier and how their commitment to sustainable production supports your Broaders Outcomes agenda.
1:40pm
End-of-life Solutions – Joe Youssef, Founder & Chief Encourager at All Heart NZ and Yi You, Sustainability Manager at TWG.
How can we utilise end-of-life services to complete refurbishment projects without filling up landfill? An overview of All Heart’s end-of-life services and how they work with TWG to reduce operational waste.
2:20pm
TWG’s B2B Transformation – Russell Charman, Programme Lead of B2B Transformation at TWG.
Hear how TWG is evolving its B2B offering to ensure sustainable solutions are more accessible to Government.
2:40pm – 3:00pm
Break & Showroom Viewing
SESSION 4
3:00pm
Supplier Deep Dive – presented by HP
As a leading supplier of IT Technology to Government, discover how HP considers Broader Outcomes within its Supply Chain to support your sustainability agenda.
3:40pm
Sourcing and Supply Chain conversation – Nick Lapwood, Business Solutions Tribe Lead at TWG and Yi You, Sustainability Manager at TWG.
How we influence ‘up’ our Supply Chain to deliver sustainable outcomes for our customers.
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Networking drinks & Showroom Viewing
Day Two - Thursday 15th June
8:30am
Registration and showrooms open
Your opportunity to get hands-on with products from some of our leading brands while networking with industry peers and suppliers.
SESSION 5
9:00am
Ethical Sourcing – panel discussion with Q&A
Hear from industry-expert panelists as they examine Supply Chain transparency and how they work together to consider wider social, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts at each stage of the production process.
10:00am
Supplier Deep Dive – presented by Accent
Learn what The Tomorrow Test means to one of TWG’s key office furniture suppliers and how their NZ-based operation creates opportunities for local employment and supports Broader Outcomes impacts.
10:40am – 11:00am
Break & Showroom Viewing
SESSION 6
11:00am
End-to-end Solution Design – Jeremy Takirau & Ben Hubball, TWG Services specialists
Learn how the TWG Services team leverages design thinking to create bespoke end-to-end solutions that not only enhance your end user’s experience but also optimise resources and manage environmental impacts.
11:40am
How sustainability impacts TWG’s investment decisions, with the TWG Executive team
Learn how The Tomorrow Test influences TWG’s strategic thinking at an Executive level in relation to its Group infrastructure investment.
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Break & Showroom Viewing
SESSION 7
1:00pm
Supplier Deep Dive – presented by Chair Solutions
Learn what The Tomorrow Test means to this industry-leading, Wellington-based furniture supplier, and how their contribution to sustainable procurement supports your Broaders Outcomes agenda.
1:40pm
The CFO perspective – Jonathan Oram, Chief Financial Officer at TWG
Hear TWG CFO speak on strategy in the face of challenging market conditions and the road ahead.
2:00pm
Latest Carbon Reduction Activities for TWG – David Benattar, Chief Sustainability Officer at TWG
David shares updates on TWG’s latest decarbonisation initiatives that will have a direct impact on reducing your Scope 3 emissions.
3:00pm
Closing address
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06/14/2023 08:30 AM
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Government Procurement Showcase
40 Bowen Street, Wellington
This is a free event. Registrations close 9th June 2023. A confirmation email will be sent to you once registered, if you do not receive this, please contact [email protected].
Please note, you do not have to commit to attending the entire event. When you register, you’ll have the option to let us know what day and time you can attend (AM or PM sessions) so we can prepare for your arrival.
Please share this invitation with others in your organisation who you think would benefit from attending.
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