European Defence and Security Procurement

Target group
The seminar is intended for public officials from the EU Member States, candidate countries, European institutions and organisations. The seminar should also be of interest to industry and service providers in the defence and security sector, as well as to academics, lawyers and other persons working in this field.

Description
With the entry into force of the new directive on defence and security procurement (Directive 2009/81/EC), this seminar will explain and analyse the new provisions that were introduced and had to be implemented by the Member States. The seminar will provide some specific examples of the application of the new regime in some Member States. Furthermore, new initiatives by the European Defence Agency and other relevant issues in procuring for defence will be presented and discussed.

Method
There will be a series of presentations from public officials, academics and other experts, followed by discussions. Participants will be encouraged to interact and exchange views.

Objectives
The objective of this seminar is to provide an understanding of the new regime for defence and security procurement at the European level and to address some of the practical issues in its application. This seminar will provide a unique platform for the participants to share and exchange their experiences.

Programme
The seminar will commence on Thursday 19 January 2012 at 09.15 and will finish on Friday 20 January 2012 at 16.15.

Seminar venue
The seminar will take place in the Green Conference Room at the European Institute of Public Administration, O.L. Vrouweplein 22, 6211 HE Maastricht (NL), tel.: +31 43 32 96 222, fax: +31 43 32 96 296.

Working language
The seminar will be conducted in English.

Fee
The participation fee is €895 and includes documentation distributed during the seminar, two lunches, one dinner/reception and refreshments. Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration.
10% special discount for civil servants
EIPA offers its members a discount of 10% off the tuition fee for this seminar. This discount is available to all civil servants working for one of EIPA's member countries.For details, please click here.

Hotel reservations
The European Institute of Public Administration will be pleased to make a reservation for you at a hotel in Maastricht. We have made a block booking at the following two hotels in Maastricht:
Hotel Derlon **** www.derlon.nl  € 125 p.p.p.n.
Hotel Beaumont **** www.beaumont.n  € 99,99 p.p.p.n.

All mentioned hotel prices are including breakfast and tourist tax. Should you wish to make use of this possibility, please indicate the name of the hotel and the dates of arrival and departure on the registration form. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel on checking out. Please note that if you register after the closing date, hotel reservations cannot be guaranteed.

Meals
The lunches will be served at the Institute’s restaurant. Should you require a special menu (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic), please inform the Programme Organiser so that this can be arranged.

Registration
Kindly complete the online registration form before Monday 16 January 2012.

Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed registration form.

Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation. Please indicate the method of payment on the registration form. In any case, the participant or his/her administration will receive an invoice for the payment of the registration fee. For cancellations received after the closing date of registration we will have to charge an administration fee of €150 unless a replacement participant is found.

Cancellation policy
EIPA reserves the right to cancel the seminar up to two weeks before the starting date. EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, hotel, etc.). For EIPA's cancellation policy, please visit our website.