WorldCC Connect

This is your central hub for all upcoming WorldCC Connect meetings and events, designed to spark connections, ignite conversations, and fuel your professional growth. Whether you're a seasoned member or exploring the possibilities of joining our community, WorldCC Connect offers diverse opportunities to learn, share, and collaborate.

Here's how you can connect:

In Person Meet Up: These meetings delve into the most pressing industry trends, often centered around our latest research reports, and feature thought-provoking presentations from leading experts. Expect in-depth analysis, networking opportunities, and actionable takeaways.
Virtual Meet Up: Connect with the WorldCC community from anywhere in the world! Our Virtual Meet Ups bring the engaging content and expert speakers of our Insight Digests directly to your screen. Accessibility and convenience at your fingertips.
Café Catch Up: Craving informal conversation and genuine connection? Our Café Catch Ups offer a relaxed setting to meet peers, share ideas, and build lasting relationships over a cup of coffee. Think casual, intimate, and no-agenda.
Innovation Hour: Join us for a targeted, bespoke session packed with valuable insights! These explore key topics, from recent reports to innovative learning programs, all within a convenient one-hour timeframe. Contact your regional account manager for more information. Perfect for professional development on the go.

Singapore

Thursday 14 May
8.00am - 10.00am

Join WorldCC and WEConnect for a session exploring how AI is helping SMEs compete with “big-company capability” in today’s complex contracting landscape.

As smaller organisations face increasing commercial pressure with fewer resources, AI is emerging as a powerful tool to reduce administrative burden, strengthen governance, improve negotiation readiness, and protect cashflow.

Drawing on the latest WorldCC and SpotDraft research, this session will examine where SMEs are already gaining value from AI, where adoption gaps remain, and the practical steps organisations can take to build sustainable AI-enabled commercial capability.

Austin

Date coming soon

Join peers from public and private sector organizations for a focused morning of research, roundtables, and real conversation.

The program draws on the latest research from WorldCC and Zoho. Expect candid perspectives, shared challenges, and connections that matter:

Moving from Siloed Contracting to Cross-Functional Decision-Making.
Where AI and Automation Can Realistically Improve Contracting Today.
Translating Contract Commitments into Operational Action

Birmingham

Tuesday 19 May
9.00am - 12.00pm

Join WorldCC in Birmingham for an in-person event exploring how adaptive contracting and AI can move beyond experimentation to deliver meaningful business impact.

This session brings together practitioners from various industries to share practical approaches and real-world experiences on embedding accountability, authority, and measurable outcomes into contracting and delivery models.

Chicago

Friday 22 May
10.00am - 12.30pm

Join WorldCC in Chicago for an engaging discussion on one of the most powerful, yet often overlooked, drivers of business growth: collaboration between Legal, Contracting, and Sales teams.

Too often, contracts become a bottleneck instead of a strategic enabler. This session explores how organisations can break down silos and create smarter, more integrated ways of working that accelerate deals while managing risk effectively.

Through a panel discussion and networking session, attendees will gain practical insights into improving transparency, strengthening feedback loops, and building customer-centric negotiation strategies that create competitive advantage.

Wellington

Tuesday 26 May
2.00pm - 5.00pm

Join WorldCC in Wellington for an interactive session exploring how organisations can unlock greater value by connecting teams across the commercial lifecycle.

Hosted by Stats NZ, this session examines what it means to operate as “One Discipline with Infinite Impact” by moving beyond traditional silos and strengthening collaboration between procurement, legal, commercial, finance, and supply chain functions.

Featuring perspectives from graduates, team leaders, senior executives, and suppliers, the event will provide practical insights into building more connected commercial systems, stronger relationships, and better organisational outcomes.

London

Tuesday 16 June
12.00pm - 7.00pm

Join World Commerce & Contracting in London for an exclusive half-day experience exploring the future of contract and commercial management.

Aligned to WorldCC’s 2026 global theme, One Discipline, Infinite Impact, this event examines how contracting is evolving from a fragmented functional activity into a more integrated, outcome-driven discipline at the centre of business performance.

Through practical insights and forward-looking discussions, attendees will explore how AI, data, leadership, and collaboration are reshaping commercial capability and enabling organisations to deliver stronger business outcomes.

Netherlands

Tuesday 23 June
9.30am - 3.00pm

Join WorldCC and IRIS Nederland, part of Canon Information Solutions, for an engaging in-person Connect event exploring the future of contract management and the evolving role of AI in commercial practice.

Bringing together professionals from across the contracting and commercial community, this session will focus on how contract management is advancing through innovation, technology, and practical real-world application.

Through expert presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative conversation, attendees will gain insight into the next generation of contract management and how AI is moving from experimentation to scalable, operational use.

Melbourne

Tuesday 23 June
9.00am - 12.00pm

Join the WorldCC team for a dynamic tour bringing together commercial and contract management professionals.

Together we'll explore how the profession continues to evolve and strengthen its impact across organisations.

Full agenda details will be announced so. If you are interested in taking part, please reach out to Sharon Morris, Group Regional Head of APAC, at smorris@worldcc.com

East Coast Tour | Boston & NYC

September
Dates TBC

Join the WorldCC team for a dynamic tour bringing together commercial and contract management professionals.

Together we'll explore how the profession continues to evolve and strengthen its impact across organisations.

Full agenda details will be announced so. If you are interested in taking part, please reach out to Daniel Woltman, Regional Head of Americas, at dwoltman@worldcc.com

West Coast Tour | San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver,

October
Dates TBC

Join the WorldCC team for a dynamic tour bringing together commercial and contract management professionals.

Together we'll explore how the profession continues to evolve and strengthen its impact across organisations.

Full agenda details will be announced so. If you are interested in taking part, please reach out to Daniel Woltman, Regional Head of Americas, at dwoltman@worldcc.com

Houston

October
Date TBC

Join the WorldCC team for a dynamic session bringing together commercial and contract management professionals.

Together we'll explore how the profession continues to evolve and strengthen its impact across organisations.

Full agenda details will be announced so. If you are interested in taking part, please reach out to Daniel Woltman, Regional Head of Americas, at dwoltman@worldcc.com

Join now to access a range of benefits as part of the world's largest commerce and contracting community.

Become part of a global community and connect with other members at events and on online forums
Participate in live webinars and sponsored webcasts with though leaders and experts
Attend local networking groups and regional or international conferences
Access the latest research, reports, analytics, best practice templates and thought leaderships articles
Raise your professional reputation by contributing to our Content Hub, joining working groups, speaking at conferences, and contributing to research
Become certified with our globally recognized training programs
Gain one-on-one mentorship from our experts
Receive regular news and industry updates
Search and post jobs on our members job board

Student Connect and Free Student Membership

We are fully committed to promoting the highest standards and capabilities in the important field of commercial practice. By joining our Student Connect program and signing up for a completely free student membership, you will gain access to many exclusive benefits for students, including educational workshops, highly informative webinars, valuable networking events, critical learning resources and research papers. As well as, the exciting opportunity to volunteer with us and intern in critical roles across the commerce and contracting industry.

WorldCC EMEA Summit

Monday 20 - Tuesday 21 April

Berlin, Germany

WorldCC APAC Summit

Monday 10 - Tuesday 11 August

Sydney, Australia

WorldCC Americas Summit

Monday 05 - Tuesday 06 October

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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Upcoming Events

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Chicago

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London

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Melbourne

East Coast Tour | Boston & NYC

West Coast Tour | San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver,

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