Invitation to GAPPS Working Session 32

Dates:19th – 21st September 2014

Location:Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Attendance Fees:New Members: AUD$3000 Membership Fee plus AUD$800 Working Session attendance fee

Existing Members: AUD$800 per person

Individuals: AUD$1750 per person

For special South Africa rate please contact

the meeting convenor, Lesley Rider, on

The Global Alliance for Project Performance Standards (GAPPS) is holding their next working session

Individualswho wish to attend but are not associated with a member organisation may do so at the individual rate. However, if you are a member of a project management association such as PMSA you may wish to contact them to express your interest in attending under their membership. If they agree to this you would only be required to pay the AUD$800 per person rate. All fees are exclusive of GST / VAT.

This is NOT a conference with papers being presented. It is a 3-day working session during which time individual’s work together to:

  • Develop new performance (competence) standards that will be published by GAPPS into the public domain at no fee
  • Map existing standards and certifications from across the world to the GAPPS standards
  • Review and update existing GAPPS standards
  • Update and debate marketing and communication material for GAPPS
  • Conduct management activities such as Board meetings and endorsement evaluation
  • Network and share ideas and experiences.

The membership fee and working session attendance fees are intended to cover direct costs of the working session, administrative background work, development and maintenance for the GAPPS. Membership fees are welcomed in support of the project even where an organisation is not able to send representatives to the meeting. Membership will ensure that your organisation is kept involved and fully informed of progress and any outcomes of the Working Session. Your organisation will be acknowledged as a member of the initiative.

The final day for registration is Monday 1 September 2014.Early registration is recommended.To enable establishment and preparation of materials in time for the Working Session, please forward your payment immediatelyupon receipt of invoice (invoice will be sent following registration).

Attendance fees cover

  • Daytime catering at the working session from 9am to 5pm
  • Dinners for each evening of the three day event unless the special rate

Attendees are encouraged to attend all arranged dinners and to make departure travel plans for the day after the conclusion of the Working Session.The recommended accommodation is the Holiday Inn, Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg. Hotel details:

Holiday Inn Rosebank

Negotiated rate is ZAR 1100.00 BB single only and ZAR 1300.00 BB for double. When booking on line via the Holiday inn website, where it asks for a corporate ID you should enter this reference: *Sasol corp. ID -952783365.

Please complete and forward the attached Attendee Registration Form for each person attending to . An invoice will be issued at the end of the month in which your registration form is received. Contact Lesley Rider either via GAPPS or on for queries and information on special rate for South African attendees.

Working Session 32
Registration Form /
Organisation and Fee
Organisation Represented
Enter Fee Due: / GAPPS Member AUD 800, Non-Member AUD 1,750
Attendee Information (one attendee per form)
Title (e.g. Dr., Mr., Mrs., Ms.) / First name / Middle Initial / Surname
Position
Company Name
Company address
City
State/ Prov. / Postcode / Country
Preferred Phone / Email
Alternate Phone / Alt. email
Companion
Catering
Dinner on the dates below is included as part of your registration. Guests are welcome but will be required to contribute towards their dinner expenses. Please enter the number of individuals in your party for each evening.
Friday 19th September 2014 / Saturday 20th September 2014 / Sunday 21st September 2014
Please describe any special dietary requirements:
Important Reminders!
All attendees must make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Don’t forget to make enquiries about visa requirements.
Please email this form to