Although an increasing number of companies are choosing to outsource elements of their business, there are still many key challenges and potential risks which much be addressed in order to gain the full benefits and cost efficiency that outsourcing can offer:

How has the business case for outsourcing changed over recent years?
What is the impact of outsourcing on the UK economy and job market?
How can a company plan an effective global sourcing strategy?
How can businesses ensure a flexible and useful contract?
What is the future scope for outsourcing services?
Should a business follow a path of multisourcing?
Why do so many outsourcing contracts not live up to expectations?
These issues and many more will be addressed at the National Outsourcing Association's fourth Annual Outsourcing Summit. Well established as one of the leading events in the industry, it offers delegates a varied and interesting programme and contributions from senior figures from across business.

At this stage confirmed speakers include:
Sir Brian Pitman
Senior Advisor, Morgan Stanley
Gareth Lewis
Chief Information Officer, Virgin
Pavan Sukhdev
Managing Director, Deutsche Bank
Richard Granger
IT Director General NHS IT, NHS
Rob Fraser
Group IT Director, Boots
Chris Scoggins
Chief Executive Officer, National Rail Enquiries
Arun Sarwal
Chief Operations Officer, Scottish Widows Investment Partnership
Vicky Pryce
Chief Economic Adviser and Director General Economics, DTI