What’s Happening at IAOP!  Check here frequently to see the exciting things happening around IAOP...

IAOP Executive Forum – We’re pleased to bring IAOP’s first executive forum to the association’s global corporate membership and invited participants.  Taking place October 9-10 in Lisbon, Portugal, this unique gathering of will be hosted by IAOP founding member Simmons & Simmons.  The forum will deal exclusively with emerging outsourcing topics and trends that directly impact senior executives and their organizations.  Click here to request an invitation.

The 2007 Global Outsourcing 100 Launches Friday, September 1st!

Applications for The 2007 Global Outsourcing 100 application process will be available on September 1, 2006.  For more information and to apply, visit www.globaloutsourcing100.com.

Complementary COP Prep Class WEBINAR: The Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) Preparation Class will be held via webinar from 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST on September 7th and again on September 19th. To sign up, click here.

Upcoming Chapter Meetings  - Mark your calendars for these upcoming chapter meetings!

Friday, September 8^th -Second meeting of the Hong Kong City Chapter, part of the IAOP China Chapter, chaired by HBC Limited. Click here for full information or to request a guest pass.

Monday, September 11^th - Inaugural meeting of the Shanghai City Chapter, part of the IAOP China Chapter chaired by Bleum Software Outsourcing. Click here for full information or to request a guest pass.

Thursday, September 21^st- Fourth meeting of the Boston Chapter chaired by Expense Management Solutions.  Click here for full information or to request a guest pass.

Friday, September 22^nd – Third meeting of the London Chapter chaired by Simmons & Simmons.  Click here for full information or to request a guest pass.

Monday, September 25^th – Inaugural meeting of the Italy Chapter chaired by Simmons & Simmons.  Click here for full information or to request a guest pass.

Thursday, October 5^th  – Second meeting of the Sales & Marketing Chapter chaired by Pretium Partners.  Click here for full information or to request a guest pass.

Thursday, October 19^th - Sixth meeting of the Chicago Chapter chaired by Kirkland & Ellis, LLP. Click here for full information or to request a guest pass.

Friday, November 10^th – third meeting of the Healthcare Business Office Chapter chaired by LASON.  Click here for full information or to request a guest pass.

Tuesday, November 21st – Second meeting of the Brazil Chapter chaired by Fundação Instituto de Administração.  Click here for full information or to request a guest pass.

IAOP announces first graduating class of Certified Outsourcing Professionals (COPs)
These 13 professionals work across the outsourcing field as clients, providers and advisors in 8 different industries on 3 continents.  More...

Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) Master Class is an integral part of the COP Program.  It provides outsourcing professionals – whether they work as customers, providers, or advisors – with an intensive learning experience on the state-of-the-art end-to-end process for outsourcing success.  Individuals who complete the course will not only earn 75 points toward their COP designation but will immediately be able to improve outsourcing outcomes at the organizations with which they work.  The next Master Class will be held October 9-12, 2006 at the Verizon Place Hotel & Conference Center in Dallas, Texas.  Please contact Christina Powers at Christina.Powers@OutsourcingProfessional.org for additional information.

The 2007 Outsourcing World Summit– just around the corner!

IAOP Members – Reserve your seat for The 2007 Outsourcing World Summit being held Feb. 19-21, 2007 at the Hyatt Lake Las Vegas to receive the special member-only early bird price.  To register today click here.

Non-members are always welcome and can register at the early bird price of $1600.  For additional information to click here.