Slow contingent hiring is rarely caused by one system or one policy. It is typically the result of fragmented ownership, over engineered workflows, and misaligned incentives across the hiring ecosystem. In this session, an experienced MSP shares how they help enterprises diagnose where hiring stalls, realign decision ownership, and redesign operating models to improve speed while delivering better outcomes for the business.

• Understand how MSPs identify hidden bottlenecks across sourcing, approvals, and onboarding
• Learn how leading MSPs simplify hiring workflows and decision rights across stakeholders
• See how MSP benchmarks and operating models accelerate measurable improvements in time to hire 

In 2026, leading VMS platforms are capable of far more than basic requisition management, yet many enterprise programs still use only a fraction of their functionality. This think tank focuses on what modern VMS solutions can actually support today when configured and governed effectively, and how buyers are leveraging the platform to improve hiring speed, visibility, compliance, and stakeholder adoption. Participants will exchange practical approaches for maximizing value from their existing VMS investment without adding unnecessary complexity.

• Identify high-impact VMS capabilities that are commonly underutilized in mature programs
• Learn how to configure workflows and approvals to better support speed and usability
• Develop a practical optimization checklist to extract more value from the VMS already in place 

Join SAP Fieldglass and a select group of contingent workforce and procurement leaders for an invitation only lunch focused on the evolving workforce landscape. This interactive discussion will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas, share challenges, and explore innovative strategies for driving greater visibility, agility, and value across contingent workforce programs. Expect candid peer to peer conversations, practical insights, and meaningful networking with fellow industry leaders 

Staying compliant is critical in a world of evolving labor laws, worker classification challenges, and increased scrutiny. This workshop arms suppliers with the knowledge and tools needed to mitigate compliance risk and strengthen trust with clients through policy expertise and rigorous operational discipline.

• Demystify key regulatory changes impacting the contingent workforce in 2026.
• Strengthen your compliance protocols to reduce client liability and audit risks.
• Collaborate with clients on proactive risk management and transparent oversight. 

Katie Levesque

Vice President, Supplier Development Director
Truist Financial

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SOW now represents roughly 39% of MSP spend — the highest share on record — and most enterprise programs are still figuring out how to manage it. The contingent program runs on rate cards and tenure. SOW runs on deliverables and outcomes. The two collide at intake, at classification, at supplier selection, and at the boundary between procurement, legal, HR, and the business. In this buyer-led working group, attendees walk through the SOW lifecycle as it actually plays out inside enterprise programs — where it lives in the org, how it's governed, which engagements should be SOW versus staff aug versus IC, and what "good" looks like in 2026. 

• Apply a classification-at-intake framework to distinguish SOW, staff aug, IC, and EOR engagements before contract terms get locked in 
• Identify the three or four supplier-evaluation criteria that matter most for outcome-based SOW versus time-and-materials SOW 
• Build a short governance map of where SOW decisions live across procurement, legal, HR, and the business — and where the handoffs typically break 

Jacob Smusz

Manager HR, Contingent Worker & Program Transformation
Nissan North America

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Staffing firms are often the first to see when hiring processes, timelines, and communication begin costing enterprises access to top contingent talent. In this session, a staffing leader shares real patterns observed across enterprise programs, highlighting where delays, unclear expectations, and inconsistent engagement cause high-quality talent to disengage or accept competing offers. Attendees will gain a clearer view of how their program is experienced on the talent side and what changes make the biggest difference.

• Identify the most common points where top contingent talent disengages during the hiring process
• Understand how delays and inconsistent communication directly impact candidate acceptance and supplier engagement
• Apply practical 

Great candidate experience is now a differentiator and suppliers who get it right will win the talent wars. This energetic workshop focuses on elevating the end-to-end journey, from initial outreach to final placement, with authentic engagement, smoother onboarding, and consistent communication.

• Craft candidate journeys that inspire, engage, and convert top talent.
• Refine onboarding and support processes to reduce fallout and boost satisfaction.
• Listen to feedback to continuously personalize and optimize candidate interactions.  

Allen Chilson

Director, Talent Acquisition Vendor Management
Danaher

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