OVERVIEW

THE CONFERENCE THEME AND GOALS

Today's market conditions have increased the pressure for responsible risk management. Our members report that they are facing major challenges which have increasing impact on both business performance and reputation.

In such an environment, it is tempting to respond with increased review and greater emphasis on compliance. Yet this presumes that risks are themselves well understood and that market needs and opportunities will adjust to fit an accepted risk profile.

As the finance industry has illustrated, regulation alone is not an effective answer to the management of global risks. Companies and industries must themselves develop the methods and models for risk management - methods and models that generate effective risk oversight without crushing competitiveness and market opportunity, or destroying economic value.

At Americas 2009, delegates will discover and discuss the tools, techniques and organizational models that result in responsible management of risk and ensure high-performing business functions. Building from IACCM's work in identifying the world's most admired companies for contracting excellence, we will explore;

• Legal, procurement and contract management: team players or auditors?
• Excellence in contract and relationship management: what does it look like?
• Measurements and performance management: what information do we need to achieve the right results?
• Is outsourcing becoming an unacceptable risk?
• The role of bonuses and commissions in 21st century business culture
• Organizational designs and roles in overseeing business integrity and governance: whose job is it?
• Software tools and systems: are they a solution, or core to the problem?
• Self-regulation in global markets: how can corporations and industries rebuild trust?
• Learning from alliances and collaborative agreements: how to negotiate and manage
• Building functional status: delivering high quality services and visible value