20 – 21 November 2007, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

The OUTSOURCING USER FORUM 2007 is the fifth in a series of conferences and the largest annual event of its kind in the German-speaking world. The congress is characterised by the neutrality of its platform, the opportunity it presents for dialogue between experts, and its sense of 'users for users'.

Patrons: German Association for Information Technology, Telecommunications and New Media e.V. (BITKOM), Federation of German Industries (BDI), Association of German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), Chamber of Industry and Commerce Frankfurt am Main (IHK).

The main aim is to improve the management of outsourcing contracts. Other key aims:
* To support decision makers in finding solutions to strategic, business, economic, organizational and legal questions concerning the varied forms of sourcing, specifically in IT and business processes;
* To present and exchange knowledge and experience of successful examples of implementing sourcing strategies;
* To provide practical knowledge for aiding decision making.

Conference language is German (lectures may also be held in English).
To find out more about the 5th Outsourcing User Forum 2007please visit: http://www.hi-tech.org.ua/Ukraine/outsourcing-news/events/index.html

27 - 28 November 2007, Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya

In response to the growing interest in and potential of this sub-sector, AITEC is holding the East African Outsourcing & Call Centre Conference in Nairobi in order to highlight the business potential for the East region across all aspects of BPO.
The East African Outsourcing & Contact Centre Conference will provide participants with the insights they need to assess the potential of this rapidly expanding sector for their organisations.

The conference will have several key audiences:
• Policy-makers & regulators
• Existing call centre & BPO operators
• Prospective operators
• Telecom operators
• Potential investors/investment funds
• Client service managers from government and private sector organisations
• Academics
• Equipment & system manufacturers, developers, consultants, suppliers

For more information and to book your slot please visit http://www.aitecafrica.com/

26-30 November 2007, Washington, D.C.

IEEE Global Communications Conference (IEEE GLOBECOM 2007) celebrates its 50th anniversary this November in Washington, DC.

The theme of IEEE GLOBECOM 2007 – "Innovate ● Educate ● Accelerate". This 5-day conference will incorporate an Expo and Communications Industry Forum featuring: Access Business Forum, Design and Developers Forum, Tutorials and Workshops, along with a technical program to consist of General Symposium, 9 Technical Symposia, and other new and exciting programs.

To find out more about the Conference please visit: IEEE GLOBECOM 2007

24th & 25th October 2007, The Design Exchange (formerly Toronto Stock Exchange Building), Toronto, Canada

The 2007 Financial Services Technology Forum, organized by WowGao, is the leading international event focusing on enterprise applications and solutions developed for the financial industry including banking institutions, insurance providers, investment and brokerage houses, securities/mortgage providers and other financial institutions providing e-business and e-commerce services.

This event focuses on new and in-demand applications and solutions that address these challenges, including Business Intelligence, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Outsourcing, Security, Systems Integration, CRM, Check 21 and EBPP. The 2007 Financial Services Technology Forum provides the best opportunity to learn, discuss and view how these new technologies are utilized to increase productivity and generate revenue in the financial industry.

2007 Financial Services Technology Forum

02-05 December 2007, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, Orlando, Florida

Frost & Sullivan has partnered with Outsourcing Venture, The Outsourcing Institute, The International Institute of Outsource Management (IIOM), Business Technology Quarterly, Global Services Magazine, ITtoolbox, CRMMarketPlace and CanBioTech to develop this year’s outsource management event, Global Sourcing 2007.

Four tracks focus on the top IT and business processes being sourced globally today:
* Track 1: Sourcing Information Technology (IT)
* Track 2: Sourcing Research and Development (R&D)
* Track 3: Sourcing Sales, Marketing and Customer Contact
* Track 4: Operationalizing Global Sourcing

Global Sourcing 2007

28-30 November, 2007, Radisson SAS Hotel, Nice, France

In what business context should firms use third-party help, and what do firms need to do internally to prepare for those third-party relationships? How does using third-party services change a firm's business risk profile? What are the right processes and metrics needed to make the most of third-party relationships? How is the continued evolution of offshore delivery affecting sourcing decisions, and how can firms stay on top of new delivery approaches?
Forrester's Services And Sourcing Forum 2007 will show executives how to ensure that their sourcing decisions drive improved business performance within their organizations.

Forrester's Services And Sourcing Forum EMEA 2007

19th & 20th November 2007, International Exhibition Centre, Kyiv, Ukraine


Annual Ukrainian Outsourcing Forum `2007 will be held in Kiev at the International Exhibition Centre on November 1-2, 2007.
The organizer of the Forum, Ukrainian Hi-tech Initiative Initiative, is an alliance of leading Ukrainian Outsourcing and BPO Services providers.

The Forum objectives are boosting software development and outsourcing services market, discussion of global trends in IT markets, and addressing current issues in the outsourcing area. The Forum will offer an exhibition of the leading Eastern European IT outsourcing companies.

Additional information about the Forum programme and participation terms is available on the Forum official web site: http://www.outsourcing-forum.com.ua/

Post factum:
DataArt COO Speaks at the 2007 Ukrainian Outsourcing Forum

London, 16-17 April 2008

OutsourceWorld’s primary purpose is to enable commerce between buyers and sellers across diverse geographies.

OutsourceWorld returns to London, 16-17 April 2008. OutsourceWorld (it is in its seventh year!) is designed to deliver actionable intelligence to senior business executives responsible for sourcing strategy and execution.

BPO, IT and IT-enabled service offerings and capabilities are growing fast in every part of the world. Outsourcing offers more and more paths to business growth…

OutsourceWorld London 2008

19th & 20th November 2007, The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London

Firmly established as a leading industry event, the NOA's 'Outsourcing Summit' provides a platform for a range of senior business figures involved with outsourcing to discuss issues, explore innovations and share knowledge and expertise.

"The NOA Summit is the place to meet with outsourcing professionals who have done it themselves and can relate real life tales of their experiences. " Ian Hamerton, National Contact Centre Manager, National Blood Service.

To find out more about the Summit and book your place now, please visit: http://www.marketforce.eu.com/outsourcing/

The 2008 Outsourcing World Summit is being held February 18-20, 2008 at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando, Florida.
This year’s topic is Built for Change: Reconceptualizing the Corporation in an Era of Outsourcing, Offshoring, and Globalization.

The 2008 Outsourcing World Summit