2026 Theme: Contract Management as the Integrator in Complex Business Environments
In today’s complex business environment, Contract Management plays a critical role in connecting functions, systems, and stakeholders. This year’s event explores how Contract Management acts as the integrator across legal, procurement, finance, and operations.
BREAKFAST
Check-In & Breakfast
08:30–09:00
WELCOME
Welcome Note and Setting the Scene
09:00–09:20
Sally Guyer (CEO, WorldCC) • Rasmus Tønnies (Partner, ARC Contract Management)
Sally and Rasmus welcome attendees and set the stage for a day focused on collaboration, innovation and the future of Contract Management.
KEYNOTE Session A
Contracting as the Integrator
09:20–10:00
Sally Guyer (CEO, WorldCC) • Tim Cummins (President, WorldCC) • Kraig Conrad (CEO, NCMA)
Discover why leading organisations are breaking down functional silos and positioning Contract Management as a strategic capability across legal, procurement, finance, sales and operations.
BREAK
Short Break
10:00–10:10
SHOWCASE
Meet the CLM Vendors
10:10–11:00
Hear directly from leading CLM vendors as they showcase the latest innovations, capabilities and developments shaping modern Contract Lifecycle Management.
NETWORKING
Networking Break & Meet the Exhibitors
11:00–11:30
KEYNOTE Session B
Danske Bank's Third Party Risk Management Journey
11:30–12:10
Kirsten Merete Lundgreen Andersen (Head of TRPM Strategy, Framework and Execution, Danske Bank)
Explore how Danske Bank is embedding Contract and Vendor Management into its Third Party Risk Management transformation to strengthen governance, compliance and operational resilience.
LUNCH
Networking Lunch
12:10–12:50
SESSION (C1)
Putting AI to Work in Contract Management
12:50–13:25
Casper Bering Jensen (Manager Contract and Business Support, Atea) • Rasmus Tønnies (Partner, ARC Contract Management)
Discover how Atea is applying Generative AI and internally developed AI solutions to improve Contract Management. Learn practical use cases, implementation lessons and real business value.
SESSION (C2)
Contract Management Competencies for the AI Era
12:50–13:25
René Franz Henschel (Owner, CEO and Lead Instructor, NSCCM)
Explore the competencies Contract Managers need as AI transforms the profession and where human expertise continues to create value.
SESSION D
Why Negotiation Outperforms Competitive Bidding
13:30–14:05
Dr. Keld Jensen (Distinguished Professor, Author, Advisor, TEDx Speaker and Founder of SMARTnership • Tine Anneberg (Founder and CEO, CREOSUM Create Impact)
Based on comparative research, discover why negotiation consistently creates greater commercial value than competitive bidding and how contracting secures that value.
BREAK
Coffee & Cake Break
14:05–14:35
SESSION (E1)
Sirion Use Case
14:35–15:10
Sirion
A practical customer use case demonstrating how Sirion supports modern Contract Lifecycle Management. Additional details will be announced.
SESSION (E2)
Contract Management & SAM
14:35–15:10
Anders Nordentoft Edelholt (Partner, ARC Contract Management) • Morten T.
Discover how Contract Management and Software Asset Management work together to improve governance, visibility and commercial value.
BREAK
Short Break
15:10–15:20
SESSION (F)
Implementing the Global Contract Management Standard
15:20–15:55
Laurence Petrini (Group Director Contract Management, Thales)
Discover how Thales is implementing CMS4 across governance, capability development and day-to-day Contract Management practices.
FIRESIDE
CMS4 Implementation Q&A
15:55–16:15
Kraig Conrad (CEO, NCMA) • Laurence Petrini (Group Director Contract Management, Thales) • Rikke Saaek Lindhardt (Head of Legal and Contract Management at STARS/DSB)
An interactive discussion exploring practical experiences and lessons learned from implementing the Global Contract Management Standard.
CLOSING
Closing Remarks
16:15–16:30
Sally Guyer (CEO, WorldCC) • Rasmus Tønnies (Partner, ARC Contract Management)
Final reflections from the day, key takeaways and announcement of the Visit the Vendor Competition winner.
NETWORKING
Networking & Snacks
16:30–17:30
