From Automation to Autonomy: Building the Connected AP Function

Join us at the AP Automation Digital Summit from November 17-19 to explore how Accounts Payable is evolving from invoice automation into a connected, increasingly autonomous finance function. Discover how agentic workflows can connect procurement, treasury, suppliers, and payments; transform AP data into working capital intelligence; and unlock value through smarter payment strategies. Explore the governance, fraud controls, process intelligence, and future-ready skills needed to scale autonomy and build a resilient, self-driving finance operation.

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OCTOBER 20 - 22, 2026

Shared Services & Outsourcing Week Europe

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Europe's largest gathering of SSO and GBS leaders, covering automation, AI adoption and the evolving operating model.

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OCTOBER 20 - 23, 2026

Shared Services & Outsourcing Week Asia

Singapore

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MARCH 8 - 11, 2027

Shared Services & Outsourcing Week North America

Orlando, FL

North America's flagship gathering of SSO and GBS leaders, covering automation, agentic AI adoption and evolving operating models.

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NOVEMBER 17-19, 2026

Accounts Payable Automation Digital Summit

Live online · Free to attend

AP automated the invoice. Now finance leaders explore what AP becomes next, the connected, autonomous core of enterprise finance.

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