Join us at OWS24 to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving world of outsourcing and sourcing. Together, we'll explore how emerging technologies, innovative strategies, and collaborative partnerships can drive success in the global marketplace. This year's Summit, kicking-off in Chicago on Monday evening, May 20 with a welcome reception and officially closing on Wednesday afternoon following a half day of the optional workshop, aims to bridge the gap between innovative technologies and industry best practices, offering a unique platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and strategic insights.

Key Focus Areas:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning: Understand how these technologies are reshaping service delivery, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage in the sourcing landscape.

• Digital Technologies: Dive into the world of digital transformation and its implications for our industry. From cloud computing to blockchain and beyond, discover how cutting-edge digital technologies are enabling more resilient, agile, and scalable solutions.

• The Future of Work: Examine the evolving dynamics of the workplace in the context of outsourcing and sourcing. Learn about remote work trends, the gig economy, talent management, and how organizations are adapting their models to the future of work.

• Risk and Governance: Address the critical aspects of risk management and governance in outsourcing and sourcing relationships. Sessions will cover regulatory compliance, data security, privacy issues, and best practices for ensuring transparent and ethical outsourcing partnerships.

• Social Impact: Highlighting the social responsibility aspect, this theme focuses on impact sourcing as a means to create positive social and economic change. Discover how companies are leveraging social impact strategies to generate employment in underserved communities, ensuring inclusive growth and sustainable development.

More details at www.iaop.org/summit.