Tech & Sourcing New York Summit 2026 – The Future of Sourcing: AI, Outcomes, and Global Delivery

Join Morgan Lewis for our annual Tech & Sourcing New York Summit, where legal professionals, sourcing and procurement leaders, business executives, and industry experts will come together to explore trends that are transforming technology and sourcing transactions.

This year’s theme, The Future of Sourcing: AI, Outcomes, and Global Delivery, will examine how AI, outcome-based commercial models, and evolving global delivery strategies are reshaping strategic technology transactions and outsourcing relationships. Through thought leadership discussions and practical insights, attendees will gain perspectives on emerging opportunities, challenges, and best practices while connecting with peers across the industry. Morgan Lewis lawyers will be joined by speaker Dr. Lekshmy Sankar, Head of Quantum Security at KPMG.

The summit will feature a full day of substantive sessions, complemented by breakfast, lunch, and a closing reception.

Following the substantive program of this event, a networking reception will be held at Brasserie Cognac Américain. 

Agenda

9:00–9:30 AM — Breakfast
9:30–10:30 AM — Ethics–AI and Beyond
10:30–10:40 AM — Welcome and Kick Off
10:40–11:10 AM — The New Deal:  Technology Transactions & Outsourcing Trends for 2026–27
11:10–11:45 AM — The Issues Keeping You Up at Night (An Interactive Audience Discussion on Top of Mind Contracting Issues) 
11:45 AM–12:30 PM — AI-Enabled Outsourcing: New Deal Models, Risks & Contracting Considerations
12:30–1:30 PM — Networking Lunch
1:30–2:15 PM — Quantum Computing Basics
2:15–2:50 PM — Cybersecurity and Privacy Update
2:50–3:00 PM — Break
3:00–3:45 PM — Spotlight on IP Issues
3:45–4:15 PM — Unwinding the Deal:  Thinking about the Exit Upfront
4:15–4:30 PM — Closing Remarks
4:30–6:30 PM — Networking Reception

CLE Credit: CLE credit in CA, CT (via reciprocity), FL, IL, NJ (via reciprocity), NY*, PA, TX, and VA is pending approval.

*This program qualifies for Newly Admitted Attorneys

Those seeking CLE credit in any other state may be provided with a General Certificate of Attendance and may apply independently.

CLE QUESTIONS?

Please contact CLECreditRequest@morganlewis.com.

OTHER QUESTIONS?

Please contact Lexi Seitchik.