--- title: Celebrating 25 years of worldcc --- [![WorldCC-logo-RGB-blue-hrz](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WorldCC%20branding/WorldCC-logo-RGB-blue-hrz.png?width=1217&height=249&name=WorldCC-logo-RGB-blue-hrz.png "WorldCC-logo-RGB-blue-hrz")](https://www.worldcc.com/) # World Commerce & Contracting # World Commerce & Contracting This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [Research](https://www.worldcc.com/Research) - [Resources](https://www.worldcc.com/Resources) - [Learn](https://www.worldcc.com/Learn) - [Events](https://www.worldcc.com/Events) - [Membership](https://www.worldcc.com/Membership) - [Blog](https://news.worldcc.com/news-from-worldcc) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Celebrating 25 years of commercial and contracting excellence ![WCC 25 Logo chosen\_1 FINAL](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WCC%2025%20Logo%20chosen_1%20FINAL.png?width=149&height=150&name=WCC%2025%20Logo%20chosen_1%20FINAL.png "WCC 25 Logo chosen_1 FINAL") ## **Twenty-five years of contract management transformation with WorldCC**   #### Established Practices, Fresh Perspectives This year marks a quarter-century of excellence for WorldCC, the global leader in contract and commercial management. Since our inception, we've been dedicated to transforming the way businesses create and manage contracts, fostering collaboration, innovation, and efficiency across industries. As we celebrate this significant milestone, we reflect on our journey of empowering professionals, advancing best practices, and driving impactful change. From pioneering educational programs and certifications to hosting influential conferences and fostering a vibrant community of over 70,000 members, WorldCC has consistently set the standard in the industry. Join us in commemorating 25 years of growth, achievement, and future-focused innovation. Explore our special events, retrospectives, and forward-looking initiatives designed to continue our legacy of excellence. Thank you for being a part of the WorldCC community. Together, we look forward to shaping the next 25 years of progress and success. ![BT Event social](https://info.worldcc.com/hubfs/BT%20Event%20social.png "BT Event social") **BT and WorldCC: 25 Years of Progress Event** Our celebratory event, '25 Years of Progress', hosted by BT in partnership with WorldCC, was held at the BT Tower this June. The agenda featured keynote speeches, fireside chats, and panel discussions on digitization, leadership, female empowerment in technology, and sustainable business practices. Key figures such as the Lord Mayor of London, Michael Mainelli, and Zelda Perkins of Can't Buy My Silence, shared insights on the future of contracting, embracing diversity, and transparency and accountability.  As a WorldCC Member, you can access the recordings of this event for free using the link below: [![Access the recordings in our Content Hub](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/23488298/interactive-173009243059.png)](https://info.worldcc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJYb0m3CIYSFmB4Ug2p90FwJaUlDDyxtEOcIUvTFlSGQxPbqZM2mLvYZFLuw9rlB9ErPi5kuVy9ja2zonWPAg0kUJ8h7y%2FEOudTxlBbL2tVshzLihbQf3qijeBRV17fD3cuMW1pi219w30kvrDkTq5LsD80Lc%2FzpftApmNiFf9MOlGMw6bbdPEVB%2BzmJot3A4%2FtjFEwPsv9EfoqUWGV0CZHiSLdAO8AiA5%2BJfWF&webInteractiveContentId=173009243059&portalId=23488298&hsLang=en) ![25 Anniversary quotes](https://23488298.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/23488298/hubfs/25%20Anniversary%20quotes.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=25%20Anniversary%20quotes.png) ![Sally Guyer - CEO, WorldCC](https://23488298.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/23488298/hubfs/25%20Anniversary%20quotes%202.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=25%20Anniversary%20quotes%202.png) ![Rod Wade - Chair of the board of directors, WorldCC](https://23488298.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/23488298/hubfs/General%20News%20Business%20Quote-1.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=General%20News%20Business%20Quote-1.png) **Building Success Together** WorldCC members from around the globe share their experiences and the value they've gained from being part of our vibrant community. Discover how WorldCC has helped them excel in their careers and navigate the ever-evolving world of contracts and commerce. And if you aren't already a member, here's your reminder to start your journey with the leading association for professionals in commercial and contract management. [Join WorldCC today](https://www.worldcc.com/Membership/Become-a-member) **Our Story** In the mid-90s, many multinational technology and telecommunications companies shared the same challenge – they were not truly global. Sales and procurement were by–product and by-country and contracts were single jurisdiction – it was complicated and time-consuming. A common question at the CEO level was, “What are other people doing?”. To re-engineer their approach to global contracts, a group of leading companies banded together – and that’s where our story starts. [Find out more about our history](https://www.worldcc.com/About/Our-Story) **Team WorldCC Throughout the Years** The WorldCC Team is passionate about what we do, and despite being entirely remote and scattered between 5 continents, we love the chance to get together in person, in particular when we get to meet with our fantastic members. Here are a few photos from over the years of our staff at events, summits and meetings. - ![27091PXL\_20240110\_184947902-MP~2](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/27091PXL_20240110_184947902-MP~2.jpeg?width=3023&height=1893&name=27091PXL_20240110_184947902-MP~2.jpeg) - ![Team WorldCC in La Manga 2024](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/69864Group%20photo.jpg?width=4032&height=2268&name=69864Group%20photo.jpg) - ![17476PXL\_20240110\_184305519~3](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/17476PXL_20240110_184305519~3.jpeg?width=2084&height=1353&name=17476PXL_20240110_184305519~3.jpeg) - ![Rome 2016 Day 2-49 (1)](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Rome%202016%20Day%202-49%20(1).jpg?width=6016&height=4000&name=Rome%202016%20Day%202-49%20(1).jpg) - ![Tim and Sally](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/63742PXL_20240110_184615531-MP~3.jpeg?width=2267&height=1575&name=63742PXL_20240110_184615531-MP~3.jpeg) - ![Windsor 2022](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Windsor%202022%20(32)-1.jpg?width=1000&height=667&name=Windsor%202022%20(32)-1.jpg) - ![Commercial](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/7899PXL_20240110_184804636.MP~2.jpg?width=4032&height=2268&name=7899PXL_20240110_184804636.MP~2.jpg) - ![JSCAN Tim](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/JSCAN%20Tim.jpg?width=4288&height=2848&name=JSCAN%20Tim.jpg) - ![Marketing](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/96759PXL_20240110_185029264.MP~2.jpg?width=4032&height=2268&name=96759PXL_20240110_185029264.MP~2.jpg) - ![London 2023 - Matt, Harry, Andrea, Anna-Marie](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/London%202023%20-%20Matt%2c%20Harry%2c%20Andrea%2c%20Anna-Marie.jpg?width=2000&height=1137&name=London%202023%20-%20Matt%2c%20Harry%2c%20Andrea%2c%20Anna-Marie.jpg) - ![Americas 2017](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Americas%202017.jpg?width=4288&height=2848&name=Americas%202017.jpg) - ![EMEA Summit 2024](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG-20240416-WA0021.jpg?width=2016&height=1134&name=IMG-20240416-WA0021.jpg) **Member Pack: Celebrating 25 Years of WorldCC** [![WorldCC Member Celebration](https://info.worldcc.com/hubfs/25th%20Anniversary%20Member%20Pack/WorldCC%20Member%20Celebration.png "WorldCC Member Celebration")](https://info.worldcc.com/hubfs/25th%20Anniversary%20Member%20Pack/25th%20anniversary%20-%20member%20pack.pdf?hsLang=en) Download our member pack, which includes information about WorldCC at 25, including some image templates you can use, and share your WorldCC memories, photos and videos on social networks and the [Community](https://www.worldcc.com/Membership/Community) platform.  [WorldCC 25th Anniversary Member Pack](https://info.worldcc.com/hubfs/25th%20Anniversary%20Member%20Pack/25th%20anniversary%20-%20member%20pack.pdf?hsLang=en) **News from WorldCC** Stay up-to-date on the latest from the team at WorldCC. ### [WorldCC and Resolutiion Partner to Power AI Innovation for the Global Commercial and Contract Management Community Feb 13, 2026](https://news.worldcc.com/news-from-worldcc/worldcc-and-resolutiion-partner-to-power-ai-innovation-for-the-global-commercial-and-contract-management-community?hsLang=en) ### [Do WorldCC Certifications Matter? Jan 26, 2026](https://news.worldcc.com/news-from-worldcc/do-worldcc-certifications-matter?hsLang=en) ### [Contracting: The Overlooked Source of Procurement Value Jan 23, 2026](https://news.worldcc.com/news-from-worldcc/contracting-the-overlooked-source-of-procurement-value?hsLang=en) [![WorldCC-logo-white-hrz-1](https://info.worldcc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WorldCC%20branding/WorldCC-logo-white-hrz-1.png?width=400&height=82&name=WorldCC-logo-white-hrz-1.png "WorldCC-logo-white-hrz-1")](https://info.worldcc.com/?hsLang=en)   © 2025 World Commerce & Contracting |  [Privacy Policy](https://www.worldcc.com/privacy) [317.234.5678](tel:317-234-5678) © 2023 Apex Events  |  Privacy Policy