ICPES 2024
1st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards: Key to a Sustainable Livelihood in the 21st Century
- 11th to 15th November, 2024
- Gender Building, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
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ABOUT CONFERENCE
Welcome to the 1st International Conference
The FUTO Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental, and Social Standards (CE-sPESS), in collaboration with the School of Environmental Sciences (SOES), is hosting a conference to address the challenges of unsustainable procurement practices on the environment and society. This interdisciplinary event will gather researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss innovative research, share best practices, and explore solutions that promote sustainable livelihoods and responsible procurement. The conference aims to foster collaboration and address pressing environmental and social sustainability issues.
WHO's SPEAKING?
Conference Speakers
James Morgan
Senio Visual Designer
James Morgan
Senio Visual Designer
James Morgan
Senio Visual Designer
James Morgan
Senio Visual Designer
WHAT's OUR PLAN?
Conference Schedule
Day 1 : Monday 11th November
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10:00 AM |
Pre-Conference Workshop |
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Day 2 : Tuesday 12th November
| Time | Event |
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| 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Arrival and Registration |
| 10:00 am – 10:05 am | National Anthem and Opening Prayer |
| 10:05 am – 10:10 am | Introductions |
| 10:10 am – 10:15 am | Conference Chair’s Welcome Address – Prof. Feechi Tony-Njoku |
| 10:15 am – 10:25 am | Host and Co-host’s Remarks, Prof. Gloria Chukwudebe and Prof. J. D. Njoku |
| 10:20 am – 10:30 am | Chief Host: FUTO VC’s Address – Prof. (Mrs.) Nnenna N. Oti |
| 10:30 am – 10:50 am | Opening Remarks by Imo State Governor, His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma |
| 10:50 am – 11:00 am | Keynote Address by Prof. F. C. Eze, FNIP, FSESN, KSJL, JP, FUT, Owerri |
| 11:00 am – 11:15 am | Guest Speaker - Prof. Chidi Nzeadibe, Environmental Management and Sustainability, University of Nigeria Nsukka (Virtual) |
| 11:15 am – 11:30 am | Guest Speaker - Dr. Yakubu Aminu Dodo, Sustainable and Digital Architecture, Najran University Saudi Arabia (Virtual) |
| 11:30 am – 11:45 pm | Guest Speaker - Prof. C. C. Eze, Ag VC UAES, Umuagwo, Imo state, Sustainable Social Development: A Necessary Paradigm Shift |
| 11:45 pm – 12:45 pm | Panel Session on SPESSE Project Benefits and Future Directions Dr. Joshua Atah, SPESSE National Coordinator, National Universities Commission, Abuja Mr. Adebowale Adedokun, Bureau for Public Procurement, Abuja Mrs. R.A. Odetoro, Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja Mr. Benjamin Okwesa, Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, Abuja |
| 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm | Goodwill Messages VC, Imo State University and VC, Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Goodwill Messages from Invited Government Officials |
| 1:30 pm – 1:35 pm | Vote of Thanks by Steering Committee Chair |
| 1:35 pm – 1:45 pm | Closing Prayers / Photographs |
| 1:45 pm | Break and Tour of Exhibition |
| 3pm – 4pm | Technical Sessions- Day 1 |
Day 3 : Wednesday 13th November
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| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | PLENARY SESSION |
| 10:00 am |
Guest Speaker - Dr. Vincent Ogu, University of Technology Sydney, Australia. Topic: Sustainable Africa Future: International Perspectives versus Local Dynamics |
| 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | TECHNICAL SESSIONS |
Day 4 : Thursday 14th November
| Time | Event |
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| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | PLENARY SESSION |
| 10:00 am (PRM) |
Guest Speaker - Dr. Ama, Bangor University, UK. Topic: Sustainable Procurement Success Factors |
| 11:00 am (PRM) |
Guest Speaker - Dr. Mouhamad Shaker Ali Agha, University of Strathclyde, UK. Topic: The Integration of Industry 4.0 to enhance the sustainable supply chain performance: Status, Barriers, and Future Agenda |
| 11:30 am (SSD) |
Guest Speaker - Prof. Kenneth Amaeshi, University of Edinburgh, UK. Topic: Business and Sustainable Development |
| 11:00 am - 4:00 pm | TECHNICAL SESSIONS |
Day 5 : Friday 15th November
| Time | Event |
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| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | PLENARY SESSION |
| 10:00 am (SSD) |
Prof. Akachi Odoemene, "Gender Issues in Africa: Towards the Mapping of Sustainable Solutions" Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington DC, USA |
| 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | TECHNICAL SESSIONS |
| Closing Ceremony | Guest Speaker - Prof. Ernest Uwazie, Director, Center for African Peace & Conflict Resolution, California State University, USA. Tentative |
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Conference Registration
ICPES 2024
International
Participants
$250
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- Free Lunch
- Certificate
- Easy Access
ICPES 2024
International Student Participants
$100
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- Free Lunch
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ICPES 2024
Local
Participants
N40,000
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- Free Lunch
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ICPES 2024
Local Student
Participants
N30,000
- Conference Tickets
- Free Lunch
- Certificate
- Easy Access
- Gender Building, FUTO Nigeria
- 11th to 15th November, 2024
- 100+ Available Seats
- Free Launch & Snacks