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Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Sydney CBD

Building on the success of Matchboard’s sell-out BPO Exchange event in 2025, we’re once again bringing together BPO stakeholders from across the region for a day of exceptional networking, learning and discovery.

This event is a must-attend if you’re a BPO leader, consultant, analyst, client, investor, or a representative of a BPO industry association. We also welcome Government agencies, and vendors of technology and services catering to the BPO industry.

Our draft agenda (currently being finalised) covers:

  • What’s changed in the outsourcing M&A landscape in the last 12 months
  • From volume to value: global trends in the BPO industry at a time of intense AI disruption
  • Find the gap: opportunities for positioning in the US market
  • Pricing & workforce trends across 3 locations
  • How BPOs are improving hiring speed and quality with AI and automation
  • Roundtables: A spotlight on (1) Fiji (2) the Philippines (3) South Africa (4) AI solutions to differentiate and power your operations (5) M&A / Getting your BPO operationally ready for sale (6) The evolution of the staff leasing model (7) Marketing and PR strategy
  • Client Panel: Success stories from the back office (CFS)
  • Client Panel (AMP, Hertz and Healius): The CX buyer perspective – what are we looking for in a BPO partnership? 
  • How to get on the radar of Analysts
  • Unlock the Margin You’re Already Paying For – using Workforce Analytics to eliminate leakage, unlock capacity and drive BPO profitability
  • Escaping the “sea of sameness”: How to get your BPO noticed in the age of AI
  • Roundtables: A spotlight on… (part 2 – see topics above)
  • Presentation of the inaugural BPO Leader of the Year Awards
  • Networking drinks.

Why Attend:

  • Hear directly from client-side executives and get inside the mindset of big brands
  • Challenge your thinking on the future of the BPO industry at a time of unprecedented disruption
  • Forge new partnerships
  • Meet procurement consultants and analysts
  • Uncover M&A opportunities
  • Stay abreast of industry trends
  • Get inspiration for new strategies
  • Network with peers

FAQ

  • How many people attend? Last year we welcomed 77 executives, while this year we expect 80.
  • Which countries are represented? Australia, NZ, the Philippines, Fiji, South Africa, Sri Lanka, India.
  • What is the profile of BPOs attending? BPOs (both managed service and staff leasing companies) of all sizes attend.

Cost per person (excluding GST):

  • A$1,750 for BPOs, Consultants, Analysts, Clients of BPOs ($100 discount for multiple attendees from the same company)
  • A$2,500 for Vendors (technology, telco, real estate, recruitment), industry bodies, accreditation bodies

Payment options: credit card or bank transfer. An invoice will be issued upon registration below. 

For sponsorship or attendance inquiries, contact sharon@matchboard.com.au and view our promo video.