SSOW Heads to San Diego!

That’s right! The Shared Services & Outsourcing Week (SSOW) conference is heading to sunny San Diego: September 14-17, 2026. Join hundreds of your shared services & GBS peers at the stunning Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina! This year’s theme, “Building Value That Lasts with Momentum You Can Maintain,” comes to life across dedicated tracks on Leadership, Change & Value Delivery, Data Readiness & Digital Innovation, and Process Excellence & Smart Finance Operations.

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AUGUST 10-12, 2026

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SEPTEMBER 14 - 17, 2026

Shared Services & Outsourcing Week North America

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OCTOBER 20 - 22, 2026

Shared Services & Outsourcing Week Europe

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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OCTOBER 20 - 23, 2026

Shared Services & Outsourcing Week Asia

Singapore

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