Like many of you, I've been curious about who's really behind this upcoming Global Sourcing Conference at which I and a number of my esteemed peers have been invited to present. Finally, some cooperative sources have led me to some insights: none other than Shally Steckerl is a core "technical advisor" to the project. Among other duties to help insure high quality for the debut of this (hopefully) annual event, Shally probably vetted or even suggested you if you were/are to be chosen as a speaker.
Another intel source has indicated the key to discovering the remaining players is to remember the old adage: "follow the money."
I have thoughts on that, too, but I'm going to refrain until I have more conclusive evidence. If you can offer more than random speculation, I encourage you to comment below. FYI, Jeremy Langhans offers to give you his take on the SourceCon question if you email him.
P.S. Speaking of following the money, check out this intriguing analysis which attempts to explain how the super-rich preserve the societal status quo by advocating reform over revolution (skip the first "DEFINING TERMS" section and go straight to "PHILANTHROPISTS AND THEIR AGENTS".
