This is an invitational program, and qualification criteria apply.

The program is suitable for executives from medium to large sized organizations who have the responsibility for the selection of service providers. You must be actively planning to get involved in global sourcing activities in the next 18 months, and currently looking for suitable service providers.

The on-going management of global sourcing options is one of the most difficult competencies facing IT and business executives today. Through Gartner insight, industry panel discussions, and case study presentations by leading service providers, the Gartner Global Sourcing Program seeks to provide a forum for the exploration of the critical issues related to global sourcing.

Through this exchange, invited executives will develop the practical tools and knowledge they need to build, validate and maintain their near- and long-term sourcing strategies.

In this intensive 2 day program, running concurrently with the Gartner Outsourcing Summit, invited guest executives will meet face-to-face with sourcing experts and leading service providers from both existing and emerging geographic centers of IT and BPO services around the world.

The program’s unique format is designed for a meaningful and productive exchange of ideas and strategies on a range of topics, including:

• What are the major trends and drivers for offshore services?
• How is the current competitive market for IT outsourcing developing?
• How do you decide on the country, provider and delivery model that is right for you?
• How will global delivery move to the next stage in its evolution?