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We’re having an incredible time at our evening networking event at 360 CHICAGO! The night is filled with drinks, fantastic conversations, and breathtaking views of the city’s skyline. Guests are experiencing the thrilling TILT! We saw a stunning sunset from the 94th floor. Thank

A heartfelt thank you to Baker McKenzie for hosting tonight’s Cocktail Reception at OWS24! We are grateful for your support and commitment to making this event a success. Thank you, Baker McKenzie, for a wonderful evening. Cheers to continued partnerships and success! #OWS24 #T

Jim Lee, Principal and Global Supplier Governance Practice Lead at Avasant, led an awesome panel discussion on “Newbies and the Old Guard Face Off on Collaborative Supplier Governance” at OWS24! He was joined by industry heavyweights Michael Nacarato (Senior Director, Head of Th

Michael Nacarato, Co-Chair of IAOP’s Strategic Advisory Board, just led an amazing panel discussion on “Strategic Insights for Global Offshoring: Know Before You Go & Go Before You Go” at OWS24! He was joined by industry experts Samar ElShafie (Head of Commercial at Octopus Outs

Vinny Sanchez, Partner at DLA Piper, delivered an incredibly engaging session on “Best Practices in Governing the Procurement and Deployment of AI” at OWS24! Vinny guided us through the essentials of mastering AI integration, from setting strategic objectives and choosing the ri

A massive thank you to all our incredible virtual exhibitors at OWS24! Your participation has added so much excitement and value to our event. We’re also immensely grateful to Vee Healthtek for sponsoring our mobile app. Your support has been instrumental in keeping everyone con

Great OWS24 presentation from Dan Lang, Practitioner at Sutherland Labs, Christiane LaFramboise, Vice President of the Experience Team at Sutherland Global Services, and Alistair Niederer, CEO and ESG & BPO Advisor at Needlerock! Such an insightul session on “CX and Service Provi

Kevin Parikh, Chairman and CEO of Avasant, wowed the crowd at OWS24 with his session on “Enlightened Disruption: The Rise of the Imagination Age.” Kevin painted a vivid picture of the Imagination Age, where human creativity and innovation take center stage in driving progress. H

Cristina Messerschmidt, Senior Associate in the North America Privacy & Technology Practice at Baker McKenzie, just knocked it out of the park with her session on “A Cross-Disciplinary View of Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Artificial Intelligence Risks in Contracting” at OWS24

This morning’s keynote speaker, Dan Schuffert, Divisional Vice President of Strategic Sourcing at HCSC, shares his insights on the future of our industry! He unpacked how AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) are game-changers for boosting efficiency and why cybersecurity out

We kicked off Day Two of OWS24 with inspiring welcoming announcements from Debi Hamill, Michael Nacarato, Neil Hirshman, and Maura Hudson! Their opening remarks set the stage for an exciting day ahead, highlighting the importance of collaboration, innovation, and the shared jour

We had so much fun at our evening networking event on the Wendella Chicago River Architectural Tour! Experiencing the beauty of Chicago’s architecture during this guided river tour was truly phenomenal. Our tour guide’s insights and stories made the evening unforgettable. Thank

A huge thank you to Avasant for hosting an unforgettable Welcome Reception at OWS24! This evening has been filled with fantastic conversations, new connections, and a great start to our event. Thank you, Avasant, for making this evening so special. Here’s to a great OWS24! #OW

We just wrapped up a fantastic panel discussion on “The Significance of AI in Reshaping Work Environments” at OWS24! Our amazing panelists, Mark Voytek (Voytechnology Partners), Amita Goyal (Zinnov), Chris Zlocki (Colliers), and Pam Sands (Kelly), dove into how AI is transformin

Our panel discussion on “Transparency in Design Thinking” at OWS24 was both insightful and highly engaging! Featuring industry leaders Audrey Cushing (Senior Director, Business Operations and Quality, Vee Healthtek), Troy Riley (Senior Director, Vendor Risk Management, Fannie Ma

Our panel discussion on “Trends in Transformational Outsourcing” was a powerhouse of industry expertise and innovative ideas! Moderated by Mark Voytek, Chief Advisor at IAOP, the panel featured insights from Peter George (Partner, Baker McKenzie), Vinny Sanchez (Partner, DLA Pip

Jim Lee and Mike Wheeler presenting “The Evolution of Supplier Governance” at OWS24. They’re challenging us to rethink supplier governance, moving beyond traditional vendor management to strategic partnerships that drive value. Their insights into modern governance practices are

James Donovan, CEO of ADEC Innovations, delivers an insightful presentation on “Global Business Solutions as Impact Agents to Effect Positive Change” at OWS24. He’s exploring how global business solutions can drive social and economic impact, and sharing innovative strategies fo

What an inspiring panel at OWS24 on "Making a Difference by Leveraging Unconventional Talent." Moderated by Pam Sands, Vice President, Strategy and Partnerships, Kelly, the discussion featured Jon Browning, CEO of GMI, Marv Richardson, Co-Founder and Board Chair of Driving Forwa

We're diving deeper into the world of AI at OWS24 with another informative panel from Kirkland & Ellis on "Part II: AI Governance in Health Care." Robert Kantrowitz, Caitlin Kierum, and Micah Desaire provide a comprehensive look at the governance of AI technologies in the health