ABSL Executive Club

With the upcoming theme centered around Transforming global business services sector: Talent, business models and technology will make it thrive, we extend our invitation to engage in discussions about the necessary changes to unlock the full potential of our industry.

The meeting will be held on 3 June at 4 - 6 pm, CFK_13 Fabryczna Conference Centre, Kraków.

The discussion will be preceded by an intro by Jacek Bartosiak, PhD, founder of Strategy & Future think tank. During his speech Security, investments, talent pool: Will business services sector in Poland survive in the face of unfolding threats? he will discuss how geopolitics has once again proven its impact on business and what we can expect (if possible) in the months and years to come.

The ABSL Executive Club brings together top leaders of the business services sector and beyond who identify trends, tackle challenges as well as opportunities and sets standards for the direction of our industry's development. The format welcomes heads of ABSL member companies who want to make a real impact by sharing their opinion with their peers.

During the meeting, we will cover four predefined areas (streams) that are crucial for the future of the sector. 

1. (R)Evolution? Understanding challenges and opportunities for global business services heads 

・How to diversify our service portfolio to take full advantage of the challenges and cease opportunities they bring? 

・How to decide which service lines to bet on and which ones to be reduced? What are the decision criteria and insights that sector leaders need? 

2. Embracing GenAI investment with a well-equipped tech and non-tech talent pool. What are the sector's business models of the future? 

・How will the ratio of non-tech and tech skills onboard determine our business models? 

・What is the right skills mix to fully embrace GenAI and grasp the KIBS opportunity? 

3. Seizing opportunities despite economic challenges. How will the sector's maturing position balance headwinds? 

・Does shifting to mature roles pose strategic challenges? 

・What transformative programs are being put in place to maintain a wide portfolio of services?

 4. Finding way to stay relevant to talent: How do geopolitical turbulences affect our teams? 

・What are the implications of geo-political movements on the global business services sector in Poland and its investment position in Europe? 

・Will Poland remain a hub for specialized knowledge without the governmental support? What systemic and economic factors are needed in Poland to enhance global business services transformation.

The ABSL Executive Club will see table discussions in areas outlined above followed by Stream Leaders elaborating on the key findings in their respective field. We are hoping to see you on 3 June at ABSL Executive Club