Executives from IBM, A.T. Kearney, Pfizer, Google, Best Buy, Citigroup to Present at the Global Sourcing Forum + Expo

Sessions Will Show Sourcing as a Strategic Differentiator for Comparative
Advantage and Success Amid Changing Economic Conditions
BOCA RATON, Fla.--(Business Wire)--
The Global Sourcing Forum + Expo, the premier industry event focusing on
sourcing and globalization, today announced the full program for its two-day
conference, taking place November 11 - 12, 2009 at the Jacob Javits Convention
Center in New York City. The event, which is the largest, vendor-neutral
gathering of organizations involved with sourcing, will feature more than 30
sessions along three tracks, designed to show how companies of all sizes are
using sourcing to thrive in a new economic order. Among the show`s highlights:

* Keynotes and Plenary Sessions featuring C-level executives from Deloitte LLP,
Viacom, the State of California, Discovery Communications and the Neo Group.
* Strategy, Foundation and Best Practices Tracks that provide strategic and
detailed roadmaps to implement sourcing for global competitiveness using
real-life company examples as a guide.
* Roundtable discussions with CIOs, COOs and CFOs divulging insights into
innovative approaches to BPO and ITO strategies and the challenges facing
today`s decision-makers.
* An in-depth look at current and emerging sourcing locations globally,
including representatives from more than 25 countries.
* Enhanced networking opportunities, including a Global Connections Lounge and
Power Lunch Series.
* Comprehensive, pre-show review of the sourcing process during the Global
Sourcing Workshop on Tuesday, November 10th.

The sessions expand on this year`s conference theme, "Thriving in A New Economic
Order: Leveraging the Sourcing Edge," and are designed to show the immediate and
upcoming trends in souring as well as how companies of all sizes are using these
practices to enhance their competitive offerings. Show attendees should expect
to learn the long-term sourcing strategies that will garner quick success,
recognize the key components of the sourcing backbone and how to implement them,
and navigate the new world of sourcing relationships for continual value and
maximum ROI. Sessions include presentations from IBM, A.T. Kearney, Pfizer,
Google, Sun Microsystems, John Hancock Insurance, Best Buy, Citigroup, Amazon,
Pitney Bowes, AMR Research, SAP, Barclays PLC, the Avis Budget Group and
LexisNexis.

"We are emerging from a period of historic economic turbulence that required
many companies to change their basic business practices to remain competitive,"
said David Etzler, CEO of OutsourceWorld, LLC, producer of the Global Sourcing
Forum + Expo. "Sourcing has emerged as a strategic differentiator, allowing
companies to focus on core competencies, enter new markets or explore
partnerships and extended relationships for certain business processes. The
Global Sourcing Forum + Expo has captured the most current thinking, best
practices and emerging trends that show how companies are incorporating sourcing
into a successful market strategy as well as what companies are planning for
2010 and beyond. Attendees can expect to experience the most current learning
and best practices in a dynamic, business-driven environment."

For more information or to register for the event, visit
www.globalsourcingforum.com.

About Global Sourcing Forum + Expo

The Global Sourcing Forum + Expo is the world`s premier conference and
exposition focusing on trends, best practices and success strategies for
business process and IT outsourcing. The Forum and Expo combines intensive
educational sessions, best practices and new trends from emerging and
established companies, academics, thought leaders and representatives from more
than 25 locations globally, to form the most comprehensive gathering of sourcing
in the world. For more information, visit http://gsfe.outsource-world.com/;
blog: http://blog.outsource-world.com/; Twitter: @gsfe.

About OutsourceWorld

OutsourceWorld is an organization and event organizer focused on driving
business development in the outsourcing industry. As the premier pure play
business trade platform focused on executives who have a need to outsource
business services, OutsourceWorld's primary purpose is to enable commerce
between buyers and sellers across diverse geographies. Founded by a team of
business development professionals, OutsourceWorld is able to bring a
deal-driven mentality to its conferences. In addition to industry exposure,
OutsourceWorld's clients gain valuable strategic insight and guidance to support
their individual business goals. The company`s premier event is the Global
Sourcing Forum + Expo, which offers a global perspective on business process and
IT outsourcing.

ACS Communications for the Global Sourcing Forum + Expo
Anne Coyle, 857-222-6363
press@outsource-world.com

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