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Monday 12th - Tuesday 13th August 2024
Join us in Sydney for World Commerce & Contracting's 2024 APAC Summit where we explore our theme for the year, Contracting for Outcomes: uniting process, technology, and skills

 

Join us in Sydney this August

 

WorldCC's 2024 APAC Summit offers CCM, legal and procurement professionals a roadmap with which to navigate this changing world. It looks at how to move beyond transactions to focus on outcomes, by uniting process, technology and skills.

Prepare to be inspired, informed and empowered by connecting with 300+ industry leaders, innovators and professionals from the APAC region, both in person and online. 

Event highlights
  • Keynote presentations
  • Industry insights
  • Panel discussions
  • Case studies and Speed Tech Demos
  • Interactive workshops
  • Networking opportunities
Key themes
  • AI adoption, challenges and tools
  • Career advancement and skills development
  • ROI of contract economics, and commercial acumen
  • Contract simplification and collaboration
  • Supply chain resilience, diversity and procurement 
  • Sustainable contracting practices
  • Agile and relational contracting
  • Negotiation Skills
  • Sustainable contracting practices

Tickets

 

In-person

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In-person member ticket

$1195 + GST

For existing WorldCC Members only

Includes:

  • Two-day entry to the Summit at the Shangri-La Sydney Hotel
  • Access to all interactive and non-interactive sessions
  • All food and drinks, including a spectacular gala dinner event
  • Exclusive pre-event networking Sunday 11th August
  • 12 CPD points
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In-person guest ticket

$1595 + GST

Register as a guest and receive 1 year's membership!

Includes:

  • 1 Year Individual Membership
  • Two-day entry to the Summit at the Shangri-La Sydney Hotel
  • Access to all interactive and non-interactive sessions
  • All food and drinks, including a spectacular gala dinner event
  • Exclusive pre-event networking Sunday 11th August
  • 12 CPD points
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For the first time, the APAC Summit will be streamed online. Even if you can’t make it to Sydney, you can still hear the content, experience the event and interact with other online attendees.

Event highlights

  • Practical information on embracing cutting-edge technology
  • Skills that will drive success and build confidence to implement best practice strategies in your organisation
  • Opportunity to participate in workshop sessions online
  • Network and collaborate with online participants and those attending in Sydney
  • On-demand content and resources via the WorldCC APAC Summit App

Virtual

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Virtual access member ticket

$50 + GST

For existing WorldCC Members only

Includes:

  • Engage live with event host WorldCC's President Tim Cummins
  • Opportunity to participate in workshop sessions online
  • Network with online participants and those attending in Sydney
  • On-demand content and resources via the WorldCC Event App
  • 3 CDP points
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Virtual access guest ticket

$95 + GST

Non-members can join as a guest

Includes:

  • Engage live with event host WorldCC's President Tim Cummins
  • Opportunity to participate in workshop sessions online
  • Network with online participants and those attending in Sydney
  • On-demand content and resources via the WorldCC Event App
  • 3 CDP points
Purchase Ticket
Group of 5 of more
AUD $995 + GST (contact events@worldcc.com to find out more)

There are a limited number of subsidized in-person tickets for members who wish to attend from outside of Australia. Please contact atyrrell@worldcc.com for more information.

Methods of PaymentClick register to pay by credit/debit card or if you would prefer to receive an invoice, email finance@worldcc.com

Click here for our Terms & Conditions

Agenda

We have a stellar agenda in-store that is guaranteed to inspire, inform, and empower you as you connect with industry leaders, thought innovators, and fellow professionals from around the globe.

This year we are running three tracks, so no matter your skill set or experience level, WorldCC's 2024 APAC Summit is a beacon for the contracting community from across the region. It is set to be an inspiring convergence of cutting-edge technology, innovative contract management strategies, and forward-thinking perspectives.

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Technology and Process Track

Designed for professionals looking to enhance their day-to-day operations. This track provides practical skills and insights to immediately enhance, upgrade, or transform daily operations for more effective contract management. 

Gain a toolkit of operational skills that will have a direct impact on day-to-day work, ensuring tangible improvements and operational success.

Strategic Development Track

From navigating global trends to mastering innovative practices, this track offers strategic leaders a high-level perspective on contracting, covering adaptability, transformation, relationships, team-building and more.

Gain foresight to shape the future of contracts and strategically position your organization for long-term success.

Skills Track

This track focuses on leadership, career growth, communication skills and handling difficult conversations. It goes beyond technical skills to address the interpersonal and leadership abilities needed for career advancement and fulfillment.

Gain valuable skills and strategies for handling difficult conversations, CV writing, and the crucial skill of effective communication.

Share Your Experience

While many professionals continue to report ‘operational overload’, being busy does not always translate to feeling valued. So how do you feel about your career and opportunities for growth?

Please take a few minutes to share your valuable experience on how you see the future of your profession and career, we will be sharing early findings at the summit.

Speakers

Catherine Adamson

Head of Legal Operations, Office of General Counsel
KPMG

Meghan Agland

Commercial Lead for Australia and New Zealand
Lockheed Martin

Scott Alden Follow me on LinkedIn

Partner
Mills Oakley

Claire Allen Follow me on LinkedIn

Ventures and Acquisitions Legal Integration Lead
Accenture

Karen Andersen

Group Owner - Commercial and Contracts
Telstra

Lara Ban

Assistant Secretary, Information Management and Technology Division
DFAT

Sean Barnes Follow me on LinkedIn

Commercial Procurement Leader, NZ Government Procurement
Department of Business, Innovation and Employment

Deb Barwick

CEO
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce

Amy Bell Follow me on LinkedIn

CEO
Teal Complience

Gareth Benson Follow me on LinkedIn

CEO and Group Practice Leader
Gareth Benson Lawyers & Associates

Priya Bhasin Follow me on LinkedIn

Founder
DealIQ

David Brading

Head of Commercial - Aerospace
BAE Systems

Anne Brady

Lead, Projects Commercial
BHP

Amanda Branley Follow me on LinkedIn

Chief Procurement Officer
Public Transport Authority, WA

Marc Breytenbach Follow me on LinkedIn

Enterprise Account Executive, CLM
DocuSign

Kirsty Buchan Follow me on LinkedIn

Contract Manager
Transport for NSW

David Cade Follow me on LinkedIn

Vice President, BDS Supply Chain Core Contracting
Boeing

Charles Cho

General Counsel
NSW Treasury

Christine Clarke

Change Management Specialist and Women’s Leadership Advocate

Jon Collis-Bird Follow me on LinkedIn

Senior Commercial Manager, IPAC
CAE

Andrew de Celis Follow me on LinkedIn

Legal Executive - Group Owner, Product & Propositions Sustainability, External Affairs and Legal
Telstra

Prashant Choube Follow me on LinkedIn

General Manager, Solutions Advisory
Icertis

Kraig Conrad

CEO
National Contract Management Association

Sharyn County Follow me on LinkedIn

General Manager Procurement and Real Estate
APA

Arlene de la Cruz Follow me on LinkedIn

Managing Director, Contract Management, Growth Markets
Accenture

Dr Sara Cullen

Founder and CEO
Cullen Group

Paul Culvenor

Co-Founder
Hevi

Neil Curtis

Adjunct Professor - Cyber Security
DXC

Shane Dexter

Branch Manager, Business and Economic Policy
Economic Empowerment Group National Indigenous Australians Agency

Judy Doyle Follow me on LinkedIn

Partner
KPMG

Andrew Dunning Follow me on LinkedIn

Commercial and Risk Manager
Austal Australia

Grace Ferguson Follow me on LinkedIn

Executive Stakeholder, Corporate Social Responsibility and Marketing Manager
Winya Indigenous Furniture

Stefano Ferrarini

Head of Procurement
Sydney Catholic Schools

Rema Ghosn

Manager, Category Management, Services
SA Department of Health and Wellbeing

Sachin Gaddam Follow me on LinkedIn

Regional Vice President – Sales
Sirion

Angelia Grant

First Assistant Secretary and G20 Sherpa, Multilateral Economic Engagement Division, International and Security Group
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Sharon Gray Follow me on LinkedIn

Group Manager, Diversity, Indigenous and Social Inclusion
CPB Contractors

Pete Halliwell Follow me on LinkedIn

Program Delivery Manager
Essential Energy

Alex Hamilton Follow me on LinkedIn

CEO
Radiant Law

Charles Harb

Director of Strategy, Innovation & Transformation
Conga

Ian Heath Follow me on LinkedIn

Senior Director, Partner Sales
Icertis

Jes Stone-Herbert Follow me on LinkedIn

Director, Contract Assurance & Performance
KPMG

Elyssa Herd

Sourcing Specialist
NSW Treasury

Nic Hillier Follow me on LinkedIn

Principal Director
KPMG

Rachel Homer Follow me on LinkedIn

National Manager - Procurement, Contracts & Supply Chain
Randstad Australia

Deborah Hook Follow me on LinkedIn

Director, Legal Operations
University of Sydney

Frederico Huergo Follow me on LinkedIn

Head of Procurement, Asia Pacific
Salesforce

Mel de Jonk Follow me on LinkedIn

Commercial Director, Telecommunications Sector
Ventia

Maka Kama

Tech Evangelist
Alliance ICT

Sam Knight Follow me on LinkedIn

National Commercial and Contracts Manager
Datacom

Hanelie Lategan

Director Procurement, Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts
Queensland Government

Nicholas Leask Follow me on LinkedIn

Associate Director
Grosvenor Procurement Advisory

Verity White

Founder
Checklist Legal

Pia Lee Follow me on LinkedIn

CEO and Co-Founder
Squadify

Anubhav Madan Follow me on LinkedIn

Procurement Specialist

Rob Manning Follow me on LinkedIn

Director of Contract Management
Thales Australia

Rahul Marwah Follow me on LinkedIn

Associate Director, Sourcing and Procurement Advisory
KPMG

Nicholas Mendoza-Jones Follow me on LinkedIn

Senior Legal Transformation Manager
Gilbert + Tobin

Terri Mottershead Follow me on LinkedIn

Executive Director
Centre for Legal Innovation

Shirley Mower Follow me on LinkedIn

APAC Regional Sourcing Manager – Goods
DHL

Charlotte Mullholland

Head of Procurement and Shared Services
SA Power Networks

Bruce McLennan

Director, Maritime Lifecycle Support, Maritime Sustainment Division, NSSG
Australian Department of Defence

Renee Ostwald

Manager, Inbound Maritime
BHP

Simon O'Toole

Co-CEO and CTO
AllianceICT

Kylie Porter Follow me on LinkedIn

Group Head, Sustainability
SunRice

Mark Rabjohns Follow me on LinkedIn

Solution Consultant
Sirion

Stu van Rij Follow me on LinkedIn

Influence and Negotiation Expert
Stu van Rij

Juliet Robinson

Managing Director
Big Goals

Jody Rowe Follow me on LinkedIn

Chief Executive Officer; Podcaster
Rowe Advisory; Tough Talk with Jody Rowe

Kate Russell

CEO
SupplyNation

Mitchell Scott Follow me on LinkedIn

Senior Prototyping Engineer
Consilio

Teresa Scott Follow me on LinkedIn

Executive Director
APCC

Max Soulsby Follow me on LinkedIn

Solicitor
HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

Michael Stove Follow me on LinkedIn

Head of Supply Chain
Navantia Australia

Deborah-Anne Strydom Follow me on LinkedIn

Senior Expert Contract Management
Huawei

Chinmay Trivedi Follow me on LinkedIn

Head of Informatics
Roche Australia & New Zealand

David Turner Follow me on LinkedIn

Co-Founder
Lext

Jennie Vickers Follow me on LinkedIn

Risk and Audit Lead
Tuatahi First Fibre

Anushri Vyas Follow me on LinkedIn

Chief Procurement Officer
Thales

Monique Ward Follow me on LinkedIn

Executive Director, Innovation & Excellence
Social Traders

Peter Walker Follow me on LinkedIn

Assistant Commissioner, Enterprise Services and Technology
ATO

Verity White

Founder
Checklist Legal

Special thanks to our event sponsors!

 

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Icertis

SILVER

 

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GROSVENOR

BRONZE

 

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EXHIBITOR

 

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Special thanks to our event partners

 

Australasian Procurement and Construction Council

If that's not enough to draw your attention, here is why you should attend...

Grow your knowledge: Immerse yourself in cutting-edge insights, trends, and best practices that will shape the future of contract management.

Join the WorldCC Community: Forge connections with experts, influencers, and peers who share your passion for contract management.

Global perspectives: Gain an international view of contract management practices from diverse cultures and industries, enriching your skill sets.

Highly interactive: Get creative through interactive sessions, workshops, and discussions designed to spark innovation in your approach to contracts.

Great fun: Experience learning and leisure in the iconic and diverse city of Sydney.

Learn from the best: Our line-up of inspirational keynote speakers will challenge your perspectives and encourage new ways of thinking.

Embrace technology: Discover the latest technological advancements that are reshaping contract management processes.

Growth opportunities: Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, discover growth opportunities to suit your career stage.

Venue

The luxurious Shangri-La Hotel provides the perfect setting for this transformative summit.

Sydney combines international flair with a uniquely Australian approach to enjoying life. You’ll be mesmerised by an unparalleled panorama, the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge greet you each day.

The WorldCC discounted room rate for Summit attendees has now reached capacity. Rooms are still available at the full standard rates and can be booked directly with the hotel here

Sydney

Feedback from APAC 2023 Summit in Melbourne

"I found the Summit was great for industry networking, seeing a range of new tech solutions ,and hearing from inspiring speakers on Govt procurement, AI and current industry challenges. To be immersed in this for 2 days was amazing, and highly recommend attending next year!"

 

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"The summit provided the opportunity for individuals from varied organisations to gather as a like-minded community to share, explore and understand opportunities that relate to the professionalisation of commercial management."
A like minded community
"Great for industry networking, seeing a range of new tech solutions ,and hearing from inspiring speakers on Govt procurement, AI and current industry challenges. To be immersed in this for 2 days was amazing, and highly recommend attending next year! 
Thought-provoking sessions
"A fantastic experience, especially as a relatively new WorldCC member and first-time attendee. I found everybody incredibly welcoming, eager to engage and willing to share their knowledge. The insights from the presentations were also very impactful, and it really aided being able to workshop and discuss these benefits and challenges with the people around you.
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