SurfDeform Modifier (World Space)

Select an object. > Modify panel > Modifier List > World-Space Modifiers > * SurfDeform

Select an object. > Modifiers menu > Animation Modifiers > * Surf Deform

The SurfDeform (World Space) modifier works the same as the PathDeform (World Space) modifier, except that it uses a NURBS Point or CV surface instead of a curve.