The 8th World Contract Management Summit is a premier event dedicated to advancing the field of contract management. Organized by Luxatia International, this summit will take place on May 21-22, 2026, in Chicago, USA. It aims to bring together industry leaders, professionals, and experts to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in contract management.
Key topics to be covered include the application of advanced AI agents to streamline complex contract workflows, integration of ERP and enterprise systems with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) to enhance operations, and navigating legal and regulatory challenges in multi-jurisdictional contract management. The summit will also focus on standardizing enterprise-wide contract processes to minimize risks, fostering organizational change through innovative contract management with governance integrity, and applying generative AI technologies for smarter contract customization.
Attendees can look forward to over 20 hours of networking opportunities, including numerous breaks between sessions and a special Networking Dinner on Day 1. The event will feature more than 12 industry case studies and provide a comprehensive post-summit materials package upon request. Notable speakers from various sectors will share their insights and experiences, offering valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of contract management.
This summit is ideal for directors, VPs, heads, managers, and specialists involved in contract negotiation and administration, sourcing and supply chain contracts, contract lifecycle management, risk management, strategic partnerships, contract compliance and governance, legal and sales contracts, contract analysis, commercial contracts, and document and commercial management. Attending this event will provide professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance their contract management practices and drive business success.
Speakers(14)
Alicia Sklan
Head of Contracts and Compliance at WTW
Dan Yerina
Senior Director - PMO & Contract Management Americas at Hitachi Rail
Duquoin Burgess
Vice President, Contracts: Platforms & Services Sector at BAE Systems, Inc.
Leah Kim
Senior Vice President, Contract Operations at Aon
Nathan Brantley
Partner Transformation Investment Lead - Pricing, Deals, and Investments at Microsoft
Richard Beaumont
Founder at Beaumont Procurement Ltd
Roberta McMurtrie
Vice President, Business Oversight & Contracts at MetLife
Samuel Bentil
Director II, Contract Management - Mining & Metals at Fluor Corporation
Suzanne Dinsmore
Director, Contract Management & Legal Operations at HARMAN International
Terrence Williams
Director of Contracts, Marine & Engine Mobility at GE Aerospace
Tiffany Islek
Senior Contracts Manager at Amazon
Varu Ahuja
Director - Sourcing & Contracts at Manulife
Vivian Tadros
Vice President, Contract Deal Negotiator at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Zain Rauf
Senior Contracts Advisor at Shell Trading
Event Details
- Date
- May 21-22, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States
- To be announced
- Pricing
- €1,000+
- Audience
- Directors, VPs, Heads, Managers, and Specialists in contract management and related fields
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