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Conference Agenda

The IACCM Vibe Summit will take place from Monday 21 – Thursday 24 September 2020 and will harness the true power of the virtual world, allowing members around the globe to share, learn, network and collaborate. We’re facilitating what will be one of the largest global gatherings of IACCM Members. Keep an eye on our website for more information and how to register!

Day 1  |  Day 2  |  Day 3
 

20 Oct 2020
Day 1

 

07:30

CEO Roundtable Breakfast - By Invitation only

Chaired by:

Tim Cummins, Professor, Leeds University; President, IACCM

Sally Guyer, Global CEO, IACCM

 

09:00

Blue Sky Room - By Invitation only

As part of IACCM’s mission to drive awareness around the critical importance of the CCM function on a strategic level, this invitation only meeting allows senior executives to engage and share in critical market shaping discussions on the role and expanding business contribution from contract and commercial management.

Chaired by:

Tim Cummins, Professor, Leeds University; President, IACCM

Sally Guyer, Global CEO, IACCM

 

12:00

Welcome Lunch
 

13:00

Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Workshop 3
CONTRACT ECONOMICS TECH 101 INDUSTRY CAFÉ ROUND TABLES

As we continue on our global series of Contract Economics Workshops we will collaboratively examine the contract lifecycle, discuss the cost driver variables, and propose how they can be quantified. The stages will be divided into three segments and for each segment, we will assess

  • What are the key contract costs drivers?
  • How can the costs be measured? ?
  • Where are the best areas for improvement?

Chaired by: Kingsley Martin, Founder, KM Standards

Pre-registration is required and places will be limited to 30. To reserve your place now contact nmackay@iaccm.com

A workshop on how to select, buy and implement the right legal tech for your organization, led by SYKE CEO Alistair Maiden, and facilitated by an in-house GC from a large organisation who has already started the legal tech journey.

The workshop is a co-creation session, which means delegates can influence the specific content by participating in a simple, pre-event discovery exercise.

We’ll ask you:

  • What tech (if any) do you currently use to do your jobs?
  • Which software platforms do you have access to?
  • How does information flow between departments in your company?
  • What would be the single biggest win in 2020 for your department or team in relation to legal tech?

The answers to this pre workshop discovery exercise will shape the session ensuring it is tailored to meet your needs, so you gain the most out of it. A survey will be circulated three weeks prior to the event.

Chaired by: Alistair Maiden, CEO, SYKE

Designed to facilitate time for executives from the same industry to discuss challenges and opportunities. In four 20-minute rounds executives grouped in the same industry will discuss the same set questions that genuinely matter to everyone. After the last round of conversation, table hosts are invited HARVEST, sharing insights from their discussions with the rest of the large group. 

Tables include:

  1. Aerospace & Defence
  2. Oil & Gas
  3. IT
  4. Telecoms
  5. Public Sector
  6. BFSI
  7. Engineering & Construction
  8. Manufacturing

Chaired by: Diane Kilkenny, VP & Global Head of Sales, IACCM

Table Hosts:

  • Barry White, SVP Commercial & Corporate Affairs, Meggitt
  • Barry Hooper, Chief Commercial Officer, Ministry of Justice at Government Commercial Function
  • Dr. David Storch, Head of Network Contract and Commercial Management Allianz Technology
  • Claire Robinson, Commercial Director, Boeing Defence UK Limited
  • Nancy Nelson, President, Senior Consultant, ABiz Corporation
  • Soren Henriksen, CEO & Founder ProVations
 

14:30

Afternoon Refreshments
 

15:00

Workshop 1 Workshop 2 Workshop 3
FUTURE SKILLS DESIGN PATTERN AGILE CONTRACTING

‘How Not to Be a Robot’

CCM professionals need to embrace the need to develop future skills. As the technology/people blend changes to place more of the workload burden on technology, people will need to become more focused on developing the future skills that will enable them to be effective in the higher value activities, such as collaborating, influencing and leading, identifying and adding greater value to the organisation.

This practical, hands-on workshop will give you critical insights into current research on future skills. Then we will apply that research to our own profession and the needs of our own career development and organisational needs, to identify tangible development actions for ourselves and our teams.

Chaired by: Paul Mallory, Director, Soul Work Limited

Back by popular demand this hands-on workshop will showcase the first release of the IACCM Contract Design Pattern Library. You will learn what the Library is about and how to use its patterns to create user-friendly, clearer contracts. You will have a chance to try your hand at contract redesign and get inspired to get started on your contract (re)design journey.

Dr. Stefania Passera Contract Design and Visualisation Consultant, Passera Design

Competitive Advantage through Lean Agile Procurement

With the Lean Procurement Canvas and Lean-Agile Procurement we offer a similar disruptive approach for procurement and partner management as the Business Model Canvas and Lean Startup were for business development. It’s now possible to source even complex cases in DAYS instead of MONTHS!

With this 90 min workshop you'll get an overview about the lean Procurement Canvas, it's application areas and the disruptive approach Lean-Agile Procurement and how it's positive influence on procurement / Partner Management, the procurement / sales function and it's sourcing / selling projects.

What makes this workshop SPECIAL is it’s interactive format and that you can bring YOUR own CASE!

Mirko Kleiner Thought Leader Lean-Agile Procurement; President, LAP Alliance

 

16:30

Close of Impact workshops and down time before the Welcome Dinner
 

18:00

IACCM's WELCOME DINNER

We are delighted to offer our delegates this wonderful opportunity to break the ice and meet friends old and new at our Welcome Dinner. Celebrated in one of Brighton’s most iconic hotels The Grand Brighton, this year’s Fun Fair themed dinner will give you the chance to kick back, enjoy superb food as well as the usual IACCM fun and games to surprise and delight you!

 

21 Oct 2020
Day 2

 

07:30

Conference Registration & Morning Coffee Speed Mentoring Breakfast
Conference registration and morning coffee Speed Mentoring Breakfast

The CCM community is filled with professionals with diverse passions, skills, and goals, so what are the qualities you should be looking for in a mentor?  As IACCM continue to grow their Mentoring Program, our Speed Mentoring Breakfast is designed to help mentors and mentees find a match. In eight speed rounds our mentees will interview our mentors one-on-one, getting a taste for their values, passions and professional approaches. At the end of the session mentors and mentees will be asked to confidentially pick their top two. If we find a match we will connect mentor and mentee post event to build the relationship further!

 

08:30

Chairperson's Opening Remarks

Tiffany Kemp Founder and CEO, TiffCo Limited and Devant Limited

 

08:40

IACCM Global CEO keynote address

2020 - Time for A Connected Vision: Purpose and Relationships in an Era of Servitization

Sally Guyer Global CEO, IACCM

 

09:10

Keynote symposium: the meaning of purpose in the field of Contract and Commercial Management

Three powerful voices will come together in one 75-minute keynote session. Each keynote speaker will have 15 minutes to address a different aspect of the "Purpose" part of our global theme. This will be followed by a 30 minute moderated panel, with audience Q&A.

David Shields, Non Executive Director, Social Value UK and BOCL; Founder & Director, Apsiz Services Ltd

Accelerating the delivery of strategic and policy objectives through procurement

 

Jenifer Swallow, Lawtech Director & Consultant, Jenifer Swallow International Ltd.

Technology is the vehicle to deliver on the purpose of business.

 

Professor Tim Baines, Leading Researcher, Author & Board Level Advisor

A case study from the world’s leading expert in Servitization

 

Tiffany Kemp, Founder and CEO, TiffCo Limited and Devant Limited

 

10:25

Morning Coffee Break

Ideation Clinics

During our coffee breaks we are excited to open a new series of free standing Ideation Clinics where you will have the opportunity to have a 30 min one-on-one session with one of our Doctors in the House. You bring your problem and our Doctors will help you start to ideate a solution. Our clinics will work on a first come first serve basis and will be booked directly onsite through the Conference App.

Dr. Simplification, Dr. Stefania Passera, Contract Design and Visualisation Consultant, Passera Design; IACCM

Dr. Agile, Mirko Kleiner, Thought Leader Lean-Agile Procurement; President LAP Alliance

Dr. Negotiation, Keld Jensen, Senior Negotiation Advisor, Professor, Award Winning Author

Dr. Social Value – announcement coming soon!

 

10:55

Keynote address: commerce in the 2020s - disrupted and disrupter

Trade wars, regional conflicts, social and political unrest, regulatory change – the one certainty as we enter 2020 is uncertainty. And uncertainty makes life difficult. It is disruptive. Yet with that disruption comes opportunity – the chance for the commercial community to be at the forefront in delivering social and economic benefit. Last year, the Financial Times recognised how the role of commercial and contract management is itself disruptive. It offers solutions. It challenges the tired and failing model of functional siloes and unproductive contention systems. It welcomes change.

Winston Churchill said: ”An optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty, a pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity.” Commercial and Contract Management can blend optimism, realism and powerful use of data to establish a new business discipline, driving commerce through the 2020s.

Chaired by: Tiffany Kemp, Founder and CEO, TiffCo Limited and Devant Limited

Tim Cummins Professor, Leeds University; President, IACCM

 

11:25

Keynote address: Rolls-Royce - creating an integrated commercial function with purpose

Getting from today to tomorrow in a restructuring programme - what are the lessons that can be shared from the experience at Rolls-Royce? How do you identify the value and purpose that can be gained from a commercial function integrated into day-to-day business activity; and then how do you extract as much of it as possible? What are the key enablers, who are the key stakeholders, and where are the bear-traps?

Chaired by: Tiffany Kemp, Founder and CEO, TiffCo Limited and Devant Limited

Mark Gregory General Counsel, Rolls-Royce

 

11:55

Session Switch
 

12:00

Track A Track B Track C Track D
CONTRACT TECH STORIES THAT INSPIRE PROBLEM SOLVING LAB EXECUTIVE TRACK

Connecting suppliers and buyers in a common vision through the Automation Tool

Thought Provoker: transforming our world - what is the role of the Contract Manager in achieving Sustainable Development Goals?

Contracts and trading relationships clearly have a critical role in framing and achieving business goals. The growing focus and awareness on Sustainable Development is transforming those goals in both public and Private Sector. There is now an accepted urgency propelling companies  to set up objectives and targets, but how will these impact contracting and selection processes? As we look around the world, progress is patchy and the role of the CCM community is not consistent or defined. A lot of private focus is naturally on logistics chains and innovation; governments have targets and plans in place, however their ambition and results so far vary a lot. This session will take a closer look at some specific case studies, giving real life insights into what can and is being achieved. More importantly, we want to provoke the question in you - what is the role of the contract and commercial manager in changing the world? How should you contribute and where do you start?

Tim Cummins Professor, Leeds University; President, IACCM

Erik Nordling Founder, NXB AB; Fellow, IACCM

You have just been asked by your CEO told you that you implement a new CLM system – what is achievable and where do you start?

Our problem-solving labs will look at the top challenges in new contract initiatives. Our team of experts who have been instrumental in successful contract initiatives within their own organisations will problem solve each challenge, giving the audience practical tools to help them get started on their own migration to Next Generation Contracts.

Keynote panel discussion: procurement and technology – the way forward

Eliza Niewiadomska Senior Counsel - Public Procurement, Legal Transition Programme, EBRD

Gavin Hayman Executive Director, Open Contracting Partnership

Moderator:

Sangeeta Khorana International trade policy expert

 

12:40

Session Switch
 

12:45

Track A Track B Track C Track D
CONTRACT TECH CONTRACT CORNER: RELATIONAL STORIES THAT INSPIRE EXECUTIVE TRACK

Agiloft Customer Case Study announcement coming soon!

Contract Corner: doing Relational Contracting

We find that a lot of our members, while becoming increasingly familiar with the spectrum of contract models available to them, they are still not entirely comfortable with what they are or how to execute them. In answer to that we are introducing Contract Corner - a series of mini-workshops designed to give you very practical insights into a whole range of contract models.

Dr. David Storch Head of Network Contract and Commercial Management, Allianz Technology SE

Blue Light Commercial – transforming commercial services across UK Policing 
The Police commercial profession is at a crossroads; increasing demands from societal and political changes, emerging technologies and the networked world, ever more complex and sophisticated servitized supply chains, and the continual need to deliver better value for money, all challenge the traditional compliance-focused locally-delivered public sector mindset and skills. BlueLight Commercial is how Police (and Fire) are meeting these challenges.  Primarily a cultural change programme it is building the capacity and credibility of the Commercial Profession, raising the commercial capability of BlueLight Services at all levels, and moving Commercial towards a strategic risk-based business function.  It is driven by a team of commercial change-agents working across boundaries, looking at the entire commercial lifecycle, and acting as Trusted Commercial Advisors at the highest levels.

Simon Wilson Director, BlueLight Commercial

Contract for Change – how does procurement help deliver a socially responsible and sustainable future

Every transaction, every contract, every engagement is an opportunity to fundamentally change how procurement can positively create social value and limit environmental impact. All organisations have legal and regulatory obligations and most organisations have clear external policy statements which commit them to operate in a socially responsible and sustainable manner. Procurement must build upon its current skills and capabilities, using increasing access to data and technology maximise their organisation's positive impact whether locally or globally.

David Shields Non Executive Director, Social Value UK and BOCL; Founder & Director, Apsiz Services Ltd

 

13:25

Lunch
 

14:25

Track A Track B Track C Track D
CONTRACT TECH INDUSTRY INSIGHTS LEGAL & COMMERCIAL EXECUTIVE TRACK

Seal Software Customer case study announcement coming soon!

Panel discussion: how can industry 4.0 empower smart contracting?

 

Fabienne Lesbros Board member, Vodafone Procurement Company

Luigi Telesca Co-Founder & CEO, TRAKTI

Reimagining the education and training that our legal profession sorely requires

With new technology comes new ways of streamlining activities around transactions, but fundamentally clients still value lawyers who help them design and close successful deals. Unfortunately, traditional training methods focus primarily on teaching lawyers how to resolve legal complexity but not transactional complexity. In this fascinating session, Duc will introduce the framework of “private orderings”—a set of tools and methodologies he’s recently developed to give lawyers the cognitive tools and models to accelerate the development of strong commercial skills found in effective transactional lawyers. By mapping the potential business impact of contractual clauses and legal positions, transactional lawyers can use the framework to demonstrate the commercial value and relevance of a lawyer’s role and advice in a deal.

Duc V. Trang Managing Director, Global Advisory Services, Major, Lindsey, Africa

Introduction to IACCM’s new book The Strategic Guide - what are the keys to building a strong commercial capability?

At the end of 2019 IACCM embarked on a Book Sprint. A week-long intensive endeavour to create a Strategic Guide able to address the critical topic of designing and implementing commercial capability through an integrated strategy. This session will discuss some of the key themes and give an introduction to the book. We will show you some of the big issues and challenges in the field of trading activity your organization must grasp and resolve successfully, for your organization to survive and thrive in meeting your defined purpose. 

Tim Cummins Professor, Leeds University; President, IACCM

Andrew MacNaughton Director, AVM Business Consultants Limited

 

14:55

Session Switch
 

15:00

Track A Track B Track C Track D
CONTRACT TECH STORIES THAT INSPIRE PROBLEM SOLVING LAB EXECUTIVE TRACK

Customer case study announcement coming soon!

Display-as-a-Service case study

Speaker announcement coming soon!

You have just been asked by your CEO to spearhead a comprehensive contract simplification initiative within your business – what is achievable and where do you start?

Our problem solving labs will look at the top challenges in new contract initiatives.

Our team of experts who have been instrumental in successful contract initiatives within their own organisations will problem solve each challenge, giving the audience practical tools to help them get started on their own migration to Next Generation Contracts.

Caroline Cottaz Cordier Group Deputy Head of Contract Management, Attos

Ines Curtius Head of Contract Governance Space Systems at Airbus Defense and Space

Sarah Fox Contract Strategist, Author, Speaker, 500 Words LTD.

Gina L. Schaar Corporate Counsel, Global Legal & Patents, Novo Nordisk A/S

Moderator:

Dr. Stefania Passera Contract Design and Visualisation Consultant, Passera Design

People and technology: is physical negotiation dead or is the increasing use of advanced technology in negotiation diminishing the quality of results?

The right mix of people and technology is critical to CCM Capability. But it’s not only the proportions, it’s the kind of technology and how it blends with the people that matter to bake successful CCM outcomes. To what extend has negotiation moved from being a physical to a virtual activity?

And is the result a reduction of openness of conversation, and empathy towards counterparties? Building on from the introduction to the Strategic Guide we will discuss how we can we begin to exercise better judgment in our understanding of the use of different communication methods? What is the cost of using technology in certain situations where there needs to be a more intimate connection?

Tim Cummins Professor, Leeds University; President, IACCM

Keld Jensen Senior Negotiation Advisor, Professor, Award Winning Author Marketwatch

 

15:35

Afternoon Refreshments

Ideation Clinics

During our coffee breaks we are excited to open a new series of free-standing Ideation Clinics where you will have the opportunity to have a 30 min one-on-one session with one of our Doctors in the House. You bring your problem and our Doctors will help you start to ideate a solution. Our clinics will work on a first come first serve basis and will be booked directly onsite through the Conference App.

Dr. Simplification, Dr. Stefania Passera, Contract Design and Visualisation Consultant, Passera Design; IACCM

Dr. Agile, Mirko Kleiner, Thought Leader Lean-Agile Procurement; President LAP Alliance

Dr. Negotiation, Keld Jensen, Senior Negotiation Advisor, Professor, Award Winning Author

Dr. Social Value – announcement coming soon!

 

16:05

Keynote zoom address and call to action: compliance lessons from the FIFA scandal

Corruption is like a pervasive weed; once it takes root, it can be almost impossible to destroy. Yet at last, there is a growing drive for transparency, for ethical standards, for fair dealing - and the commercial community should stand at the heart of this movement. We see individuals and industries coming together, setting new standards. Alexandra Wrage has committed a large portion of her career to this battle for change, to inspire others, to provide the methods and training that enable a better approach. And she has been at the heart of some of the highest profile situations - perhaps none more so than at FIFA, the governing body of world soccer. Hear her story, understand why it matters and be inspired to join the movement for change!

Question time:

Following Alexandra insights into the FIFA scandal IACCM Global CEO will pose some important questions for individual practitioners in the CCM community. How do we ever escape being driven by ‘profit’ and what is the impact that has on ethics? What is the role and responsibility of our community in making or supporting change?

Chaired by: Sally Guyer, Global CEO, IACCM

 

16:40

The BIG Debate & Audience Vote

Motion: organisational commitment to social responsibility is merely lip service: the pressure to deliver shareholder value will always prevail

Arguing in favour of the motion:

Reena SenGupta, Founder and Creator of the Financial Times Legal and Innovative Business Award Programs

 

17:30

Chairperson's closing remarks

Tiffany Kemp Founder and CEO, TiffCo Limited and Devant Limited

 

17:35

Welcome Drinks Reception

Enjoy all the fun of the fairground in our Brighton themed gaming zone, complete with Bumper Cars while you network and relax at annual drinks reception.

 

19:30

IACCM Innovation & Excellence Awards Dinner

Enjoy a few drinks in our drinks reception before heading off to our Black-Tie Dinner in which we will celebrate the tremendous efforts of our Innovation & Excellence Awards Finalists and Winners. Enjoy fine dining and an inspirational after dinner speaker as you network with some of the most ground-breaking practitioners in the field of CCM.

After Dinner Keynote address: Natural Genius: Lessons Leaders Can Learn From Nature

Award winning Executive Strategist, Thought Leader and Mentor Sue Liburd will take you on a fascinating journey of professional transformation with her unique way of taking simple lessons from nature.

Places to the Awards Dinner are limited, to purchase your seat or book a table please contact: Christie callen@iaccm.com

 

22 Oct 2020
Day 3

 

07:30

Conference registration and networking coffee
 

08:30

Chairperson's opening remarks

Tiffany Kemp Founder and CEO, TiffCo Limited and Devant Limited

 

08:40

Keynote symposium: the importance of relationships in the field of Contract and Commercial Management

Three powerful voices will come together in one 75-minute keynote session. Each keynote speaker will have 15 minutes to address a different aspect of the "Relationship" part of our global theme. This will be followed by a 30 minute moderated panel, with audience Q&A.

Michelle Baker, CPO, KPN – Alliances in Contract Ecosystems

“Relationships in the 21st century will have a far greater currency than they currently do”

Tasked with the role of increasing the value procurement brings to KPN, Michelle Baker was recently listed as ‘One To Watch’ on Supply Management’s Procurement Power List. Michelle will give insights into her strong focus on alliances in contract ecosystems.

 

09:55

Keynote panel discussion: public sector reform: It takes two to tango!

Right now, neither public nor private sector appear ready to even enter the dance floor. They are like nervous teens standing at the edge and waiting for someone else to make the first move. And often that first move is rejected due to lack of trust. Our economies, our societies, deserve more, deserve better. Breakthrough is possible. Our panel of experts will give critical insights in to how they are introducing more openness, collaboration and innovation in the procurement process to get better results. The panel will have a frank conversation about the challenges in working together across public and private sectors and in changing how procurement works, exploring how collectively we can transform contracting so that it delivers value for everyone.

Chaired by: Sally Guyer, Global CEO, IACCM

Tomas Vanderick Director Contract Management Global, BT

Barry Hooper Chief Commercial Officer, Ministry of Justice at Government Commercial Function

 

10:25

Morning coffee break

Ideation Clinics

During our coffee breaks we are excited to open a new series of free-standing Ideation Clinics where you will have the opportunity to have a 30 min one-on-one session with one of our Doctors in the House. You bring your problem and our Doctors will help you start to ideate a solution. Our clinics will work on a first come first serve basis and will be booked directly onsite through the Conference App.

Dr. Simplification, Dr. Stefania Passera, Contract Design and Visualisation Consultant, Passera Design; IACCM

Dr. Agile, Mirko Kleiner, Thought Leader Lean-Agile Procurement; President LAP Alliance

Dr. Negotiation, Keld Jensen, Senior Negotiation Advisor, Professor, Award Winning Author

Dr. Social Value – announcement coming soon!

 

10:55

Keynote panel discussion: getting diversity and inclusion right

Representatives from small and large corporations will share their journeys to getting diversity and inclusion right at their organisations. This will include understanding why diversity is important from their perspectives, what their organisations are doing to improve diversity and inclusion, whether their initiatives are effective and how they are measuring its effectiveness. We will also open the discussion to the audience to gather ideas and best practices, with a continued call to action.

Chaired by: John Croft, President & Co-Founder, Elevate Services

Michelle Baker CPO, KPN - Alliances in Contract Ecosystems

Rhonda Brighton-Hall Founder & CEO, mwah

Sue Liburd Executive Strategist, Sage Blue

 

11:25

Session Switch
 

11:30

Track A Track B Track C Track D
CONTRACT TECH CONTRACT CORNER: OUTCOME AND PERFORMANCE-BASED PROBLEM SOLVING LAB EXECUTIVE TRACK

Customer case study announcement coming soon!

Contract Corner: doing Outcome & Performance-Based contracting

We find that a lot of our members, while becoming increasingly familiar with the spectrum of contract models available to them, they are still not entirely comfortable with what they are or how to execute them. In answer to that we are introducing Contract Corner - a series of mini-workshops designed to give you very practical insights into a whole range of contract models.

Dr. David Storch Head of Network Contract and Commercial Management, Allianz Technology SE

Problem solving Lab: how can you use IACCM Contracting Principles to achieve Speed to Contract?

In this session our experts will provide real examples of how companies have used IACCM Contracting Principles to streamline and balance contract templates and how they overcame initial pressures to maintain one-sided agreements.  We will also discuss how these general Principles can be translated into specific contracting guidelines for particular market sectors that have their own market practices.

Sally Guyer Global CEO, IACCM

Skills and behaviours: are we facing a talent crisis?

Almost 1,000 IACCM members contributed to the 2019 talent survey and their input should act as a wake-up call to senior management. While the need for highly skilled commercial experts is growing, attrition rates are increasing and many in the community are disillusioned by the failure of their business to invest in its people. This session will explore the future-ready skills and behaviors necessary to manage the change in the nature of Contract and Commercial Capability along with its impact on organizational success as examined in IACCM’s new book The Strategic Guide.

Tim Cummins Professor, Leeds University; President, IACCM

Dr. Qi (George) Zhou Associate Professor, School of Law, Leeds University

 

12:10

Session Switch
 

12:15

Track A Track B Track C Track D
DRAGONS' DEN SOUTHERN EUROPE SPOTLIGHT DISPUTE RESOLUTION TASK FORCE EXECUTIVE TRACK

Once again we will invite four start-ups to pitch to our Dragons. Following a round of challenging questions there will be an audience vote but the Dragons will have the final say on who wins!

Dragons include:

Fabienne Lesbros, Board member, Vodafone Procurement Company

Further announcements coming soon!

Southern Europe panel discussion

Contract and commercial management has traditionally had a very different profile in some countries of Southern Europe. This panel will offer deeper insights from global companies doing business in Southern Europe. As the influences of a global economy increase how is the picture changing?

Moderator:

Pablo Cilotta Senior Director Southern Europe, South & Central America and Africa, IACCM

This practical working group is designed to help practitioners identify the commercial interests that drive the choices behind the dispute resolution mechanism, depending on type of contract, relationship, etc.

In this hands-on 70 min session, you will learn from real life case studies, explore possible models, and identify critical items to consider in negotiating a dispute resolution mechanism.

Dr. Patricia Zivkovic Lecturer, University of Aberdeen

Moderator:

Nevena Jevremovic Manager, Corporate Learning

Improvement and innovation: what do suppliers and buyers need to do to foster innovation?

Innovation and continuous improvement are fundamental to the survival of an organization. However, for many innovation remains a wish rather than a reality and according to IACCM’s research, this can be attributed to inappropriate methods rather than unrealistic expectations. So, what methods and techniques can be employed in order to increase the frequency and likelihood of innovation and improvement delivery?

 

Simon Wilson Director, BlueLight Commercial

Moderator:

Tim Cummins Professor, Leeds University; President, IACCM

 

12:50

Session Switch
 

12:55

Track A Track B Track C Track D
DRAGONS' DEN FUTURE CONTRACTS DISPUTE RESOLUTION TASK FORCE EXECUTIVE TRACK

Dragons’ Den Continued

Computable contracts explained: what will the contract of the future look like?

John Cummins Director, Innovation Partners Ltd, Innovator in Residence, UCL Computer Science

DR Task Force Continued…

Tackling uncertainty with the VCU Framework

CEOs increasingly recognise that there is a dominant fear underpinning their concerns about company performance. That fear is uncertainty. In 2019 IACCM’s Research Forum pioneered the VCU Framework a new and exciting model that if taken advantage of, can massively reduce the fear of uncertainty delivering real impact through implementation and in the process generating fresh understanding and respect for the role of contract management. With now more than 20 projects or markets where it is being used, discover how you can take advantage of this ground-breaking framework which promises to revolutionise relationship planning, negotiation and execution of post-award contract management and governance.

Tim Cummins Professor, Leeds University; President, IACCM

Adrian Furner Managing Director, Kommercialize Ltd

Nils Svanberg General Manager Europe & North Africa, Supply Chain, IT, Real Estate and Facility Services, ConocoPhillips

 

13:30

Lunch
 

14:30

Track A Track B Track C Track D
SPEED TECH DEMO CONTRACT ECOSYSTEMS STORIES THAT INSPIRE LEADERS OF THE FUTURE

Speed Tech Demo Talks – get to your feet!

In this high-energy session we invite our audience to get to their feet, split into groups and journey through 4 fast paced 10 minute tech demo speed talks. This dynamic session will give you critical insights into some of the most innovative technologies out there and their real life use cases. Each group will have 5 minutes to fire questions at the speakers before they are moved on by our technology guides.

Modelling the EU Economy as an Ecosystem of Contracts

Over the last two years the R&D Lab of Trakti together with CommonAccord IACCM have undertaken a feasibility study around modelling the EU Economy as an ecosystem of contracts. This session will present the first findings of the study. Together we will explore the feasibility of the EU economy as an ecosystem of (legally enforceable) contractual relationships and the opportunity to create an Open Trust Fabric, a system of transacting and relationships that is open, secure, data-minimising and democratic.  The Open Trust Fabric would support both the reporting of an economy as an ecosystem of contracts and actually implementing it.

Sally Guyer Global CEO, IACCM

Luigi Telesca Co-Founder & CEO, TRAKTI

Low Carbon Contracts Company: what can we learn from their purpose?

This presentation explores the role of purpose for the contract management team at Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC); a not for profit organisation responsible for managing a portfolio of contracts with low carbon electricity generators under the Contract for Difference (CfD) scheme.

Ed will reveal how purpose plays a key positive role in defining both individual and team behaviours, as well as creating naturally collaborative contractual relationships, which in turn enable LCCC to carry out its purpose (facilitating low-carbon investment, lowering the cost of capital) environment.

Ed Kriznic Head of Contract Management, Low Carbon Contracts Company Ltd

Leaders of the Future Teams present to our panel of judges

Chaired by: Paula Doyle, VP & Global Head of Research & Analytics, IACCM

 

15:15

Session Switch
 

15:20

Keynote address: how do you build a psychologically safe workplace?

What differentiates great teams from not so great teams?  In an extensive 2-year study conducted by Google they discovered that by far the biggest differentiator of high performing teams is psychological safety. In an era where knowledge has become one the most powerful economic levers and uncertainty increasingly prevalent, the need for high quality communication is critical, so, why don’t people feel that they can speak up at work?  CCM as a discipline is very often focused on protection and compliance and work environments can be shrouded with a fear of failure.  In this fascinating session Rhonda will explore how to create an environment where risk is embraced as an opportunity and innovation is actively encouraged.

Rhonda Brighton-Hall Founder & CEO, mwah

 

15:50

Leaders of the Future Winner Presentation & Winner of the Dragons' Den
 

16:00

Chairperson's closing remarks

Tiffany Kemp Founder and CEO, TiffCo Limited and Devant Limited

 

16:05

Final call to action from IACCM's Global CEO, Sally Guyer

Sally Guyer Global CEO, IACCM

 

16:10

Farewell Afternoon Tea and Prosecco