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2026
9–10 JUNE 2026 | PRAGUE

3rd Annual Edition | 2026 Global Future of BPO, Shared Services & GBS Conference 2026

9–10 June 2026 | Hotel KINGS COURT, Prague | Main Hall, 3rd Floor

Reimagining Global Business Services for a Digital-First World

The 2026 edition focused on the shift from traditional service delivery to intelligent, resilient and strategically integrated business services.

Next edition 29–30 June 2027, Hotel KINGS COURT, Prague

2026 speakers | Prague

2026 EDITION OVERVIEW2026, Advancing Intelligent Business Services

The third annual Global Future of BPO, Shared Services & GBS Conference took place in Prague on 9–10 June 2026, focusing on the shift from traditional service delivery toward intelligent, resilient and strategically integrated business services.

The programme addressed Agentic AI, Generative AI, end-to-end process transformation, cyber resilience, data governance and the workforce capabilities required to support new operating models.

It also considered the leadership, risk management and organisational decisions involved in applying intelligent technologies across enterprise functions.

KEY TOPICS OF THE 2026 EDITIONReimagining Global Business Services for a Digital-First World

The third edition focused on the relationship between intelligent technology, enterprise processes, organisational readiness and responsible transformation.

  • Agentic AI in finance workflows and enterprise orchestration
  • Generative AI integration with legacy systems
  • Data governance and intelligent data management
  • Cybersecurity, compliance and operational resilience
  • Record-to-report transformation and AI-driven insights
  • Source-to-pay digitalisation and resilient procurement
  • AI-ready talent and workforce transformation
  • Responsible AI and technology governance
  • Leadership, organisational change and high-trust cultures
  • Lean-driven process improvement and intelligent operating models

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTSSessions That Defined the 2026 Edition

  • KeynoteIntegrating Generative AI with Legacy Systems to Enable Scalability and Operational PerformanceCarlos Garrido Pedraz, CEO EMEA Digital Center, Holcim
  • PanelStrategic CFO of the Digital Age: Driving Business Services and Elevating Enterprise Strategic ValueCFOs and finance leaders from Dr. Oetker, Makro Cash & Carry and the Czech Academy of Sciences
  • KeynoteGetting the Fundamentals Right Before Scaling AICsaba Szende, Senior Director, Global Shared Services & People Operations, HelloFresh
  • WorkshopDeploying Agentic AI to Automate and Orchestrate Enterprise OperationsVinay Ayyala, Co-founder & CEO, Babylon
  • PanelMastering Data Governance for Faster and Smarter Decision-MakingData leaders from OMV AG, GE Healthcare, Bioiatriki HealthCare Group and KBC Bank
  • KeynoteEthics and AI: Embedding Responsible Technology Practices Across the EnterprisePhilippe J.S De Brouwer, Senior Vice President, HSBC Service Delivery
  • PanelDriving ESG Strategic Impact and Achieving CSRD Strategic ReadinessLeaders from Holcim, Novartis, ESG Institute, Ambu A/S and KBC Bank
  • Case StudyAccelerating Change with Purpose: Why Resistance Is a Design Flaw, Not a People ProblemHash Mahendran, Global Process Owner, London Stock Exchange Group
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2026 SPEAKERSPerspectives from Finance, GBS, Technology and Enterprise Leadership

The 2026 edition featured CFOs, GBS and shared services leaders, global process owners, data governance specialists, sourcing and procurement professionals, and AI and technology experts.

The programme combined executive perspectives with functional and technical experience across finance, operations, cybersecurity, data and enterprise transformation.

  • Harvinder Singh, Founder & Producer, Global Future of BPO, Shared Services & GBS Conference
    Welcome Speaker

    Harvinder Singh

    Founder & Producer

    Global Future of BPO, Shared Services & GBS Conference

    Czech Republic

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    Harvinder Singh is Founder and Producer of the Global Future of BPO, Shared Services & GBS Conference. With more than 10 years in journalism and over 12 years in B2B event management, he has led executive engagement, mentored producers and advised conference start-ups internationally.

  • Nitin Bahl, Finance Business Partner, Stolt-Nielsen
    Chairman

    Nitin Bahl

    Finance Business Partner

    Stolt-Nielsen

    The Netherlands

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    Nitin Bahl is Finance Business Partner at Stolt-Nielsen. He combines leadership, consulting, NLP and emotional intelligence to strengthen governance, enhance executive performance and drive transformation initiatives across global business operations.

  • Agnieszka Orlowska, CEO, ESG Institute
    Panelist

    Agnieszka Orlowska

    CEO

    ESG Institute

    Poland

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    Agnieszka Orlowska is CEO of the ESG Institute. She has extensive experience across ESG, finance, HR and operations, supporting organisations through transformation initiatives that deliver measurable, sustainable business impact.

  • Andreas Tagkalakis, Head of Data Management & Governance Office, OMV AG
    Speaker and Panelist

    Andreas Tagkalakis

    Head of Data Management & Governance Office

    OMV AG

    Austria

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    Andreas Tagkalakis is Head of the Data Management and Governance Office at OMV Group. He leads enterprise-wide governance frameworks and transformation strategies that improve compliance, operational excellence, sustainable growth and decision-making across international organisations.

  • Ali Hasnain, Cybersecurity & Digital Operations Expert, Extelligence IT Services & IT Consulting
    Sponsor Speaker

    Ali Hasnain

    Cybersecurity & Digital Operations Expert

    Extelligence IT Services & IT Consulting

    Lithuania

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    Ali Hasnain is a cybersecurity and digital operations expert at Extelligence IT Services and IT Consulting, specialising in compliance automation, AI-driven controls and secure SDLC governance. He helps organisations build audit-ready, automation-first security operations.

  • Bilal Samad, Head of Novartis Corporate Center, Novartis
    Panelist

    Bilal Samad

    Head of Novartis Corporate Center

    Novartis

    Czech Republic

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    Bilal Samad is Head of the Novartis Corporate Center in Prague, leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional operations. He combines operational excellence with strategic insight to improve organisational effectiveness and enterprise-wide business impact.

  • Carlos Garrido Pedraz, CEO EMEA Digital Center, Holcim
    Speaker and Panel Moderator

    Carlos Garrido Pedraz

    CEO EMEA Digital Center

    Holcim

    Switzerland

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    Carlos Garrido Pedraz is CEO of the Holcim EMEA Digital Center, the technology, digital and IT powerhouse of the Holcim Group. He leads the delivery of innovative services and solutions to more than 30,000 colleagues across 30 countries in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

  • Csaba Szende, Senior Director, Global Shared Services & People Operations, HelloFresh
    Speaker

    Csaba Szende

    Senior Director, Global Shared Services & People Operations

    HelloFresh

    Germany

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    Csaba Szende is Senior Director, Global Shared Services and People Operations at HelloFresh, where he builds scalable service centres, strengthens cross-functional collaboration and integrates sustainability into high-performing global operating models.

  • Funto Agbeniga, Head of Finance, GB Railfreight
    Panelist

    Funto Agbeniga

    Head of Finance

    GB Railfreight

    UK

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    Funto Agbeniga is Head of Finance at GB Railfreight, leading financial planning, operational finance, transformation initiatives and commercial strategy. She builds high-performing teams and supports governance, agility and sustainable growth.

  • Giana Quandt-Martiena, Head of Compliance, AMLRO and DPO, KBC Bank
    Panelist

    Giana Quandt-Martiena

    Head of Compliance, AMLRO and DPO

    KBC Bank

    The Netherlands

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    Giana Quandt-Martiena is Head of Compliance, AMLRO and DPO at KBC Bank Nederland, specialising in compliance, anti-money laundering, data governance and AI-driven regulatory strategy within international financial services.

  • Hash Mahendran, Global Process Owner, EMEA Sales Compensation, London Stock Exchange Group
    Speaker

    Hash Mahendran

    Global Process Owner, EMEA Sales Compensation

    London Stock Exchange Group

    UK

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    Hash Mahendran is Global Process Owner for EMEA Sales Compensation at London Stock Exchange Group, driving strategic finance initiatives and transformation across international markets with a focus on process excellence and operational performance.

  • Ioanna Karra, SAP Manager, Bioiatriki HealthCare Group
    Panelist

    Ioanna Karra

    SAP Manager

    Bioiatriki HealthCare Group

    Greece

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    Ioanna Karra is SAP Manager at Bioiatriki HealthCare Group, leading financial and operational SAP transformation programmes. She works closely with executive leadership to align technology with business strategy, enabling real-time insights across complex healthcare and retail environments.

  • Janos Andrasi, Director of HR, Workforce Solution Partner Strategic Markets, Kyndryl
    Panel Moderator

    Janos Andrasi

    Director of HR, Workforce Solution Partner Strategic Markets

    Kyndryl

    Hungary

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    Janos Andrasi is Director of HR, Workforce Solution Partner for Strategic Markets at Kyndryl, aligning workforce strategies with business goals and enabling talent development, scalable operations and measurable improvements in organisational performance.

  • Jens Schumacher, CFO, Makro Cash & Carry
    Panelist

    Jens Schumacher

    CFO

    Makro Cash & Carry

    Czech Republic

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    Jens Schumacher is CFO at Makro Cash & Carry Czech Republic, with over 20 years of leadership experience across finance, IT, legal and business intelligence. He drives data-driven transformation, operational innovation and sustainable growth.

  • Jonathan Fernande, Director of Sourcing & Procurement, BearingPoint
    Workshop Moderator

    Jonathan Fernande

    Director of Sourcing & Procurement

    BearingPoint

    Czech Republic

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    Jonathan Fernande is Director of Sourcing and Procurement at BearingPoint, specialising in Source-to-Pay transformation, procurement optimisation, operating models and digital solutions for international clients.

  • Jovana Milić Jensen, Head of ESG Reporting & Data Management, Ambu A/S
    Panelist

    Jovana Milić Jensen

    Head of ESG Reporting & Data Management

    Ambu A/S

    Denmark

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    Jovana Milić Jensen is Head of ESG Reporting and Data Management at Ambu A/S, leading sustainability, governance, AI and enterprise risk initiatives that support resilient, value-creating operating models and ESG transformation.

  • Khalid Pervez, Founder and Owner, Extelligence IT Services & IT Consulting
    Bronze Sponsor

    Khalid Pervez

    Founder and Owner

    Extelligence IT Services & IT Consulting

    Czech Republic

  • Ludvík Polcar, CFO, Czech Academy of Sciences
    Panelist

    Ludvík Polcar

    CFO

    Czech Academy of Sciences

    Czech Republic

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    Ludvík Polcar is Chief Financial Officer at the Czech Academy of Sciences, overseeing financial management, governance and operational strategy, and supporting institutional excellence and long-term scientific and organisational performance.

  • Miguel Macias, GBS Performance & Transformation Lead, Bilfinger
    Speaker and Panelist

    Miguel Macias

    GBS Performance & Transformation Lead

    Bilfinger

    Germany

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    Miguel Macias is GBS Performance and Transformation Lead at Bilfinger, leading HR transformation, DEI initiatives and operational excellence programmes focused on workforce performance and organisational capability.

  • Nadzeya Stalbouskaya, Enterprise Architecture & Transformation Expert, Co-Founder, Merigold Europe
    Workshop Moderator

    Nadzeya Stalbouskaya

    Enterprise Architecture & Transformation Expert, Co-Founder

    Merigold Europe

    Poland

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    Nadzeya Stalbouskaya is a technology and transformation leader with expertise in enterprise architecture, IT leadership and digital transformation. As co-founder of Merigold Europe and former Technology Architect at IAG Transform, she helps organisations build scalable, future-ready technology ecosystems.

  • Peter McKenzie, General Manager, Anticipa
    Speaker and Panel Moderator

    Peter McKenzie

    General Manager

    Anticipa

    Spain

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    Peter McKenzie is General Manager at Anticipa. He has extensive experience across finance, banking and real estate, driving operational excellence, sustainable growth, enterprise transformation and leadership performance.

  • Philippe J.S De Brouwer, Senior Vice President, Honorary Consul of Belgium, HSBC Service Delivery Sp. z o.o.
    Speaker

    Philippe J.S De Brouwer

    Senior Vice President, Honorary Consul of Belgium

    HSBC Service Delivery Sp. z o.o.

    Poland

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    Philippe J.S De Brouwer is Senior Vice President at HSBC Service Delivery and Honorary Consul of Belgium. He combines expertise across academia, behavioural psychology, financial services and data science to advance enterprise innovation.

  • Piotr Glowacki, Head of Strategic Projects, Europe, CIMA
    Speaker

    Piotr Glowacki

    Head of Strategic Projects, Europe

    CIMA

    Poland

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    Piotr Glowacki is Head of Strategic Projects Europe at CIMA. He supports innovation, professional development, enterprise growth and finance transformation through strategic projects and collaborative leadership across European organisations.

  • Rafal Goreczny, Director, Data Governance, GE Healthcare
    Panelist

    Rafal Goreczny

    Director, Data Governance

    GE Healthcare

    Poland

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    Rafal Goreczny is Director of Data Governance at GE Healthcare, leading data governance across the global organisation. With over 15 years of ERP data expertise, he develops governance frameworks and improves master data quality.

  • Rodion Shiryayev, CIO Scandinavia and Baltics, Managing Director, MSC Shared Service Center Riga
    Speaker and Panelist

    Rodion Shiryayev

    CIO Scandinavia and Baltics, Managing Director

    MSC Shared Service Center Riga

    Latvia

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    Rodion Shiryayev is CIO for Scandinavia and the Baltics and Managing Director at MSC Shared Services Riga, with extensive experience leading digital innovation, operational growth and strategic transformation across logistics, banking and international business services.

  • Sanja Kernaovic (Djinovic), CFO, Dr. Oetker
    Panelist

    Sanja Kernaovic (Djinovic)

    CFO

    Dr. Oetker

    Serbia

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    Sanja Kernaovic (Djinovic) is Chief Financial Officer at Dr. Oetker Serbia, overseeing finance, ESG reporting, SAP transformation, governance and financial strategy.

  • Sibel Ibram, Global Business Excellence & CI Leader,
    Panelist

    Sibel Ibram

    Global Business Excellence & CI Leader

    Romania

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    Sibel Ibram is a Global Business Excellence and Continuous Improvement Leader specialising in Lean Six Sigma, automation, process optimisation and operational excellence, delivering sustainable value through continuous improvement frameworks.

  • Jan Strnad, CEO & Co-founder, Pointee
    Sponsor Speaker

    Jan Strnad

    CEO & Co-founder

    Pointee

    Czech Republic

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    Jan Strnad is CEO and co-founder of Pointee, helping enterprises scale AI from pilot projects to production. He specialises in AI governance and agentic automation for orchestrating and optimising business processes.

  • Sridhar Srikrishna, Senior Program Director, SAP Services s.r.o.
    Speaker

    Sridhar Srikrishna

    Senior Program Director

    SAP Services s.r.o.

    Czech Republic

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    Sridhar Srikrishna is Senior Program Director at SAP Services, with expertise in ERP, finance, cloud transformation and process optimisation that supports enterprise agility and large-scale business transformation.

  • Vinay Ayyala, Co-founder & CEO, Babylon
    Panel Moderator

    Vinay Ayyala

    Co-founder & CEO

    Babylon

    USA

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    Vinay Ayyala leads Babylon Global, deploying agentic AI for enterprise finance teams and their outsourced partners. He previously founded Command AI, acquired by Amplitude, and was Head of AI Engineering at Amplitude.

  • Wioletta Straczek, Senior Director, Global Finance Strategy Transformation, Hitachi Digital
    Panel and Workshop Moderator

    Wioletta Straczek

    Senior Director, Global Finance Strategy Transformation

    Hitachi Digital

    Poland

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    Wioletta Straczek is Senior Director of Global Finance Strategy Transformation at Hitachi Digital, a transformation leader in finance and accounting modernisation, driving automation, Lean Six Sigma and AI-enabled efficiency.

  • Wouter Janssen, Co-founder & CEO, Tekst
    Sponsor Speaker

    Wouter Janssen

    Co-founder & CEO

    Tekst

    Belgium

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    Wouter Janssen is co-founder and CEO of Tekst, bringing Process Intelligence to enterprise operations. He works with finance and operations leaders at companies like Nokia, Daikin and Becton Dickinson on automating Quote-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay at scale without losing human judgment.

WHO ATTENDED THE 2026 EDITIONInternational and Cross-Industry Participation

The third edition welcomed participants from more than 15 countries, representing a broad range of industries and professional backgrounds.

By Country

Czech Republic was the largest market, with 15+ countries in total.

  • Czech Republic33%
  • Other European markets21%
  • Belgium, Switzerland and Japan20%
  • Poland14%
  • UK and Ireland12%

By Industry

Technology and IT services led, reflecting strong interest in AI and automation.

  • Technology and IT services30%
  • Manufacturing and industrial22%
  • Financial services and banking16%
  • Consulting and professional services10%
  • Healthcare and life sciences8%
  • Other industries8%
  • Retail and consumer services6%

By Position

GBS and Shared Services leaders formed the core audience, with Finance leaders and CFOs next.

  • GBS, Shared Services and operations40%
  • Finance and CFO leadership25%
  • Digital, AI and technology20%
  • HR, compliance, ESG and other15%

Based on participant records of the 2026 edition

2026 PARTNERSPartners of the 2026 Edition

SILVER SPONSOR
Tekst, Silver Sponsor of the 2026 edition

Tekst is a Process Intelligence company building the missing layer between enterprise systems and AI agents, helping enterprises understand and automate Quote-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay workflows.

BRONZE SPONSOR
Extelligence, Logo Sponsor of the 2024 edition

Extelligence empowers organisations through AI, automation and analytics, delivering intelligent solutions that transform operations and create lasting business impact.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPONSOR
Pointee, Business Development Sponsor of the 2026 edition

Pointee helps enterprises orchestrate, automate and optimise business processes with agentic AI, driving efficiency, agility and measurable outcomes.

MEDIA PARTNER
10times, Media Partner of the 2024 edition

10times is an event discovery and networking platform connecting professionals with events, exhibitors and opportunities worldwide.

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