Future-Proofing Technology and Services Sourcing Decisions: The 2026 Imperative

As AI adoption accelerates and technology becomes central to modern outsourcing agreements, sourcing leaders face mounting pressure to structure partner relationships that remain resilient in a rapidly shifting market. With investments growing larger, and innovation cycles shortening, organizations are understandably concerned supplier agreements will quickly become misaligned with market norms.

In this session, Everest Group experts will share practical, future-focused perspectives on how to structure and negotiate IT agreements that can withstand continuous technological change. We’ll explore how AI is reshaping commercial models, what “flexibility” should truly look like in modern contracts, and how buyers can de-risk major technology and services investments from becoming obsolete soon after signing.

Join us to gain actionable guidance on future-proofing sourcing decisions to ensure long-term value, agility, and competitive relevance in an era of rapid technological advancement.

What questions will the webinar answer for the participants?

1. How can AI be layered in to supplier agreements effectively and with transparency?
2. What commercial models and T&Cs to protect buyers from price bloat in services and technology spend?
3. What implications does this have on the skills needed within the sourcing and VMO teams?

Who should attend?

• Chief Procurement Officer
• Strategic Sourcing VP
• Strategic Sourcing Director
• Category Managers
• Procurement Managers
• Vendor Management Office Leaders
• CIO
• Technology Sourcing Leaders
• IT Sourcing Leader

Unable to join us live? Register anyway!

All registrants will receive an email, typically within 1-2 business days of the live session, containing the link to session slides and on-demand playback.