Global Predictions Webinar 2025

The Global Technology & Business Services Council (GT&BSC)—of which GSA is a proud founding member—is kicking off 2025 with an exclusive, forward-looking program designed to equip industry leaders, on both the buy and supply side of technology and business services, with the insights and strategies needed to navigate today’s challenges and seize tomorrow’s opportunities.

This landmark event brings together a distinguished panel of experts to tackle the most critical topics shaping our industry’s future, including:

• Global Geo-Political Shifts: Understanding the implications of changing governments, economic turbulence, and global unrest.
• State of the Industry: Insights from top analyst firms on where we stand today.
• Emerging Trends: Exploring the transformative impacts of AI, service-as-software, economic fluctuations, and more.
• Key Challenges: Identifying and addressing the obstacles ahead.
• Future-Proofing: Analyst-driven recommendations to ensure sustainable industry growth for the next decade and beyond.
• GT&BSC’s Role: How the Council is committed to driving evolution and innovation in our field. 

Meet the Thought Leaders:

You’ll hear from industry leading voices, including:

• David Rickard, Partner, Everest Group
• Todd Hintze, Partner, Wavestone
• Peter Ryan, President and Principal Analyst, Ryan Strategic Advisory
• Mark Angus, CEO & Chief Strategist, Genesis GBS
• Naresh Lachmandas , Senior Partner, Avasant 
  
  Format:

• Welcome & Overview (10 mins): Opening by GT&BSC Chair.
• Keynote Presentations (45 mins): Experts share insights on regional dynamics, market trends, and challenges.
• Analyst Panel Discussion (30 mins): A candid dialogue on the state of the industry and strategies for resilience.
• Live Q&A (20 mins): An opportunity for attendees to engage directly with the speakers.
• Closing Remarks (10 mins): Summarizing insights and outlining the GT&BSC’s vision for the future.