Agenda

Welcome, Agenda Overview and Introduction of Keynote Speaker by

Richard Corley - Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Changing World of Energy: Implications for Global Business Leaders- Keynote - Peter Tertzakian

Internationally recognized Energy expert and best selling author of "A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World" and upcoming “The End of Energy Obesity” explores potential solutions to this industry’s issues and analyzes the role of technology. Peter will discuss the dynamics, challenges, trends and opportunities that present themselves to corporate leaders now.                                                                             

Strategic Evolution of improving efficiency- Case Study - Jim Biles       

Since helping to pioneer outsourcing with their first Finance and Accounting (F&A) outsourcing contract in 1992, BP has adopted a strategy to focus on core operations and reduce costs. Jim Biles, Finance Director will share BP's overall approach with an emphasis on F&A. He will highlight the benefits the company has been able to realize. This presentation will give insight on driving incremental efficiency and improving productivity in a mature outsourcing arrangement through strategic evolution of business processes.

Outsourcing Challenges and Opportunities during these economic times - Experts and Viewpoints    

Alex Federucci, Vice President, Information Technology and Business Services, Talisman Energy

Geoffrey Cann, Partner and National Consulting Leader for Energy and Resources, Deloitte Canada 

Experiences in Outsourcing- Panel Discussion

Industry leaders share their views on how to structure outsourcing deals, what lessons they have learnt from outsourcing, what they think of BPO, offshoring and transforming through outsourcing.

Moderator: Matthew Flynn, Associate, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Panellists -

Allan Leonard, Director, Strategic Partnerships, BC Hydro

Janet Clark, Global Legal Lead, Utilities BPO Services, Accenture

Robert Joslin, Principal, Everest Group

The State of Canadian Outsourcing – Update 2009

Molly Pellecchia, CEO and President, CORE

CORE released its annual update to the State of Canadian Outsourcing Report last month and Molly will share and highlight the current market information and trends regarding outsourcing in Canada captured in the report.      

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