Briefs move faster than ever. Talent processes don't.
Join Pontoon and Worksome for an evening with media, technology and creative leaders on orchestrating people and AI — not just managing them.
Freelancers and contractors are central to delivering client work, but the processes for finding, approving, and paying them were built for a slower pace of work.
Over dinner at Duck & Waffle, we'll dig into what's working, what isn't, and where AI actually helps.
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Session Facilitators
Agenda Snapshot
Save Money & Work Faster in 2026: Access Great Talent with Compliance Confidence
How leading companies are sourcing top freelancers while preparing for the new umbrella tax reforms.
Talent Sourcing, Compliance, and Collaboration in Practice
Small-group discussions on finding talent, managing compliance, and aligning HR, Finance, and Procurement.
Connect with Peers and Industry Experts
An open networking session to continue the conversation and share takeaways.
What we'll talk about
How teams move at the pace of production without workarounds that sidestep procurement and compliance.
Freelance crews, contractors, and agency talent in one place, so you know who's working, on what, and at what cost.
Practical uses in sourcing, matching, and admin, and where human judgment still leads.
A small group of leaders from creative agencies and media organizations who own talent, resourcing, procurement, or production operations. Seats are limited to keep the conversation focused.
"The external workforce can feel like a complicated place, but progress doesn't have to take months or years. With the right foundations and a clear starting point, organisations can move in weeks. This session is a chance to make sense of where you are today, learn from others facing the same challenges, and leave with a clearer path forward."
Why Attend
And what to expect
Learn how other leaders in resourcing, talent, procurement, and production operations are handling freelancers, contractors, and cross-border compliance.
Practical approaches to planning, managing, and paying external talent, drawn from the people around the table.
A limited guest list, no presentations, and conversations that stay at the table.
Agenda Snapshot
Save Money & Work Faster in 2026: Access Great Talent with Compliance Confidence
How leading companies are sourcing top freelancers while preparing for the new umbrella tax reforms.
Talent Sourcing, Compliance, and Collaboration in Practice
Small-group discussions on finding talent, managing compliance, and aligning HR, Finance, and Procurement.
Connect with Peers and Industry Experts
An open networking session to continue the conversation and share takeaways.
About the hosts
Worksome is the external workforce platform that helps companies engage, manage, and pay freelancers, contractors, and agency talent in one place, compliantly across jurisdictions.
Pontoon, a workforce solutions company, provides managed services for global organizations.
Agenda Snapshot
Breakfast
Flat whites and scandi vibes breakfast.
Interactive discussion
The discussion will center around framing the challenges we all face currently. Then we’ll do an interactive peer roundtable covering: solving local challenges at scale and maturity & future state roadmaps. We’ll conclude with key takeaways, wrap-up & next steps.
Connect with peers and industry experts
An opportunity to connect with peers and practitioners who are in you shoes.
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