About Open Forum Enterprise

Open Forum Enterprise Ltd (201535152W), which is associated with Open Forum Events in Manchester UK (RCN: 08717722) are leading producers and hosts of cutting-edge conferences and first-class training events which tackle the key issues facing the public, private and voluntary sectors. Many of the conferences have become flagship events in their specific sectors, delivering in-depth, exciting and valuable programmes for a range of important audiences.

Our events offer practical analysis of the very latest government policy, legislation and local implementation. We have our fingers on the pulse to ensure you have the very latest information and creative thinking that is happening in your sector enjoying a large and loyal following.

Our key contacts and unrivalled network of high-profile contributors ensure that we have the very best input on conference and training events agendas. Our conferences and training events bring together key stakeholders to learn, inform and help shape policy and best practice.

We don't just leave the debate at the plenary door ensuring your experiences, views and opinions are heard by those who really matter.

THE ART OF DELIVERING KNOWLEDGE

OUR MISSION: We draw best professionals and pracitioners internationally to share latest worldwide experience and best practices and help the companies and individuals to rebuild post-COVID and become more competitive. 

Practical Solutions

Key Issues

We are a leading producer of first-class conferences and training events, which tackle the key issues facing the public, private, government and municipal sectors. We bring talented people together to learn, shape & share best practice areas and key know-how.

Engagement

Our high-level meetings and networking opportunities offer an outstanding platform for practical analysis, insightful opinion and engaging debate with experts in their field.

CPD

Earn CPD hours at our conferences/ training workshops. We are members of the CPD Certification Service, which means that you can earn Continuing Professional Development hours at our events.

Training

For customised in-house training call us
+44 1457 239894 (Office) or
+44 75251 49611 (Mobile) or
email us at rc.cram@btinternet.com

Approach

At Open Forum Enterprise, we strongly believe in 3 key approaches - excellence, partnership and creating value.

Excellence: Open Forum Enterprises' professional team ensure every event is organised to the highest standard. We provide the perfect platform for key stakeholders to meet, share ideas and improve outcomes.

Partnership: We work alongside our customers to develop tailored and bespoke conferences and training events that meet their needs first time, every time. Our team are dedicated to delivering the highest standards of customer service.

Value: We deliver the highest quality training, using leading global experts and ensure our customers get maximum value and benefit.

About Colin M Cram FCIPS
CEO

Colin has a 50 year track record record in creating and directing leading-edge procurement organisations, addressing annual spends of up to US$10billion. He has operated at CEO level in public and private sectors. In 1981, he initiated the drive to improve the management of UK public sector procurement and the outsourcing drive. In January 2013, he appeared before the UK's Parliament and recommended further major reforms in the management of the UK public sector's US$250billion procurement spend.

The UK government has been implementing his main recommendations.

Colin has written for major UK newspapers including The Times, the Financial Times and the Guardian. and been regularly interviewed on UK (BBC) radio and TV. His professional workshops in procurement and combating fraud have attracted many global private sector companies, major universities and public sector organisations in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. He has been a Visiting Fellow at Manchester University.

Samy Sundar Head of Marketing and Sales, Asia and Middle East

Samy Sundar
Head of Marketing and Sales, Asia and Middle East

Thila Suppiah Head of Administration

Thila Suppiah
Head of Administration