Thursday 30 October 2025

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

We are delighted to invite you to the Sydney WorldCC Member Connect this 30th of October, where we will explore how organizations can embed the right capabilities to achieve sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving world.

Our keynote speaker, Roque Carmona, Senior Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer, Thales Group, will share his insights from the defense sector on building supply chain resilience, managing risk, and driving operational excellence in complex global environments.

The program will also feature a diverse practitioner panel offering their perspectives on how digital intelligence, innovation, and sustainability are reshaping procurement and commercial practices.

Wednesday 12 November 2025

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM 

Resolving Disputes and Harnessing ESG

Join our final virtual member meeting in APAC for 2025 - it's going to be a good one! We'll review the year with members, before diving into a lively discussion about how technology is improving the whole contract lifecycle. This session will explore how two of our innovators - Resolutiion and Fair Supply - are tackling bespoke contracting challenges. Hear how to derisk your supply chain and get visibility into modern slavery, emissions and biodiversity risk with Fair Supply. Explore how to navigate disputes and conflict resolution with Resolutiion. Get inspired to be more proactive and make a positive impact in 2026!

Thursday 20 November 2025

5.30 PM - 7.30PM 

WorldCC invites you to a Perth WorldCC Member Connect on the 20th of November - an evening of good conversation, great company, and meaningful connection. A unique opportunity to come together, share insights, and build community.
This relaxed evening gathering is all about expanding your network and building valuable relationships across the commercial, legal and procurement community.

This event is open to everyone, not just WorldCC members. So bring a colleague, grab a drink, and be part of the conversation.

Tuesday 25 November 2025

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

The World of Contracting is experiencing a paradigm shift in global trade, supply chain uncertainty continues.  In the local context, there is also change within New Zealand Contracting, the world is changing…. New government procurement rules, New Procurement Leadership for MBIE, NZGP introducing new system – (Procure Connect), general change in structures and challenges with the job market – strategies with coping with constant change – agility at work! 

Join us for this free event – We will give an overview of the status of things, discuss strategies for coping in this environment – and get together with an end of year celebration with the Procurement and Contracting community in Wellington.

Tuesday 25 November 2025

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

Join us at the National Audit Office, London, for a morning of good conversation, great company, and meaningful connection. A unique opportunity to come together, share insights, and build community. This relaxed event is all about expanding your network and building valuable relationships across the commercial, legal and procurement community.

Event topics for discussion:

• How government agencies leverage external consultants, examining both successes and challenges.
• Insights from the soon to be released WorldCC Benchmark Report and other industry research.
• Moving beyond traditional contracting to build more collaborative, transparent, and outcome-focused relationships.

Thursday 2 December 2025

2:00 PM- 6:00 PM 

We are delighted to invite you to join us for our final Melbourne WorldCC Member Connect of the year this 2nd of December. This in-person gathering will bring together commercial and contract management professionals to learn, share, and network.

The program will feature a keynote address from KordaMentha, followed by a practitioner panel exploring insights from the ANZ Government Benchmark Report 2025. Produced in partnership with OneAdvanced, this special edition provides a deep dive into the state of commercial and contract management across Australian and New Zealand government. Our expert panel will unpack the findings and discuss the evolving role of CCM in the public sector.

You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in interactive roundtable discussions with peers, and we’ll close the afternoon with networking drinks.

Wednesday 3 December 2025

2:30 PM - 6:00 PM 

This event is a unique opportunity to connect with peers, gain fresh insights, and contribute to conversations shaping the future of procurement and contract management in government.

This Connect will feature:

• Expert Insights: Stefan Gassner, Managing Director at Grosvenor, will explore what effective procurement planning looks like.
• Exclusive Benchmark Findings: We’ll unpack the ANZ Government Benchmark Report 2025, developed in partnership with OneAdvanced.
• Practitioner Panel: Hear firsthand perspectives from government leaders and practitioners.
• Interactive Roundtables: Engage in small group discussions with peers to reflect on the findings.

The event will conclude with networking drinks - a chance to connect informally with colleagues and continue the conversation.

Wednesday 16 December 2025

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

Australia’s energy sector is entering a defining decade, one that demands bold commercial responses, fresh opportunities, and collaboration across industries. With the potential to become a renewable energy superpower through green hydrogen exports, large-scale solar deployment, and critical minerals supply, the opportunities are immense. Equally, Indigenous land partnerships present the chance to deliver both commercial and social impact, if managed ethically and inclusively.

Join us at our final WorldCC Connect of the year in Brisbane as we bring together commercial and contract professionals to explore the future of Australia’s energy transition and the role we play in shaping it.