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Singapore to Host Shared Services Leaders at 29th Asian Shared Services & Outsourcing Week 2026 This October

PR NewswireSep 14, 2026 1:15 AM

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Join Asia's shared services and GBS community for AI insights, sponsor-led sessions and networking, 20–23 October 2026.

SINGAPORE, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With five weeks to go, the 29th Asian Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW) will bring shared services and Global Business Services (GBS) leaders to One Farrer Hotel, Singapore, from 20–23 October 2026 to explore AI adoption, workforce transformation and the future of GBS operating models.

Delegates network during the 29th Asian Shared Services & Outsourcing Week at One Farrer Hotel in Singapore

Organised by the Shared Services and Outsourcing Network (SSON), the conference will bring together industry insights, practical learning and peer networking to explore how GBS organisations can scale AI adoption, prepare their workforce and deliver value beyond cost savings.

Explore the SSOW Asia 2026 Agenda here.

From AI Adoption to Workforce Transformation

Speaker presenting during their session at 28th Asian Shared Services & Outsourcing Week.

This year's programme will feature perspectives from industry leaders on putting AI into practice and preparing GBS teams for change. Highlights include:

Kris Kabasinskas, Partner and Asia Pacific Operate Center of Excellence Lead at Deloitte, will present "AI as the GBS Value Engine," examining how AI-driven operating models can support enterprise transformation.

Annie Wong, Vice President of Quote to Cash Operations APAC & Japan at IBM, will lead a session within the SSON Bootcamp: Agentic AI in Shared Services, addressing implementation at scale and the redesign of roles for human–AI collaboration.

In the opening keynote, "Transforming a 30,000-Person GBS Workforce into a Skills-Powered Global Capability Centre," Daniel Blackburn, Global Head of HR, Workforce Transformation at Standard Chartered, will share approaches to reskilling, internal mobility and aligning workforce capabilities with business needs.

Raghavendra Reddy, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Bluecopa, will lead the interactive roundtable "Finance 2030: The Future of Automated, AI-Powered Finance Functions," inviting delegates to discuss how AI and automation could reshape finance operations.

Shared Services Networking in Singapore

Dedicated networking sessions and informal networking breaks will connect delegates with GBS practitioners, speakers and solution providers. Attendees can exchange transformation experiences, forge partnerships and turn fresh insights into action within their organisations.

About SSON

Established in 1999, the Shared Services and Outsourcing Network (SSON) is a global community of shared services, GBS and outsourcing professionals. Part of IQPC, SSON provides news, research, benchmarking, events and professional development through SSON Digital, SSON Research & Analytics, SSON Events, and GBS Training & Certification.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice.

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