The past few years have brought major shifts in how organizations manage their contingent workforce—from the rise of skill-based hiring and direct sourcing to new compliance challenges and the increasing role of AI. As companies recalibrate their strategies, what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change? This panel brings together industry leaders to discuss how contingent workforce programs are evolving, what innovations are driving success, and what the future holds for talent strategy, supplier relationships, and program optimization. 

Key Discussion Points: 

• How organizations are rethinking supplier management, talent pipelines, and workforce agility. 
• The role of AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making in contingent workforce programs. 
• Predictions for 2026 and beyond, including emerging trends in compliance, workforce planning, and supplier partnerships

Statement of Work (SOW) engagements often fall outside traditional contingent workforce management, leading to cost overruns, compliance risks, and limited visibility. In this interactive session, you’ll collaborate with peers to uncover best practices for gaining control over SOW spend, improving supplier accountability, and ensuring outcomes align with business objectives. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Understand the key differences and when to use each model. 
• Learn how to track, manage, and optimize SOW spend effectively. 
• Discover best practices for holding suppliers accountable to deliverables and milestones.