Helsinki - CMS European Series: In Person Event
September 18, 2025
Helsinki, Finland - CMS European Series: In Person Event
The Future Is Here. Are You?
Date: Thursday 18th September
Time: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
Address: Scandic Helsinki Hub, Annankatu 18 Helsinki (-1 Floor Meet 2)
Contracts are no longer just documents - they’re becoming engines of intelligence, collaboration, and competitive advantage. Across Europe, a commercial revolution is taking shape - and this September, we’re bringing it to a city near you.
As part of a multi-city European roadshow, this one-day, no-charge event will take place on 18th September in Helsinki, kindly hosted by Valmet.
What to expect:
A new global standard in contract management – reshaping how organizations build capability
The power of AI in contracting – turning data into foresight, friction into flow
A new foundation for skills and training – from entry-level to organisational capability
Strategies to navigate geopolitical disruption – smarter negotiations, stronger supplier relationships, and adaptive governance
Keep an eye out — we’ll be announcing the agenda and speakers very soon!
Why attend?
This is the only event backed by the world’s leading commercial research institute and the only professional accrediting bodies. It’s practical. It’s forward-looking. And it’s built by and for professionals in legal, procurement, commercial and contract management. Built by the community, for the community - and to benefit the world - because we care.
Be part of the change.
September 18. One day. One standard. Your future.
Save the date — and stay tuned for more details.
This event is open to WorldCC members and non-members alike. We encourage you to invite a work colleague to bring their unique perspective, learn from WorldCC and build connections. Non-members should create a guest member account, free of charge, in order to register.
Please note your registration for this event is subject to WorldCC Terms & Conditions and any data we collect will be subject to WorldCC privacy policy.
Agenda
Helsinki, Finland- CMS European Series: In Person Event
The Future Is Here. Are You?
9.00 - 9.30 Registration and Networking
9.30 - 9.50 Welcome Remarks
Join us for the official opening as representatives from WorldCC and Valmet set the stage for a morning of exploration, learning, and connection. This welcome will highlight the event’s purpose, key themes, and our shared ambition to elevate the discipline of contract and commercial management.
Sally Guyer, CEO, World Commerce & Contracting
Sampo Vörgren, Director, Digital Transformation and Operations Development, Valmet
9.50 - 10.30 Panel Discussion: The Purpose of Contracting: A Global Contract Management Standard for Economic Performance
Contract management is often an overlooked driver of business agility and financial performance. Despite the fact that contracts touch every dollar of revenue and cost, in many organisations they remain fragmented, slow, and unintelligible to the people who rely on them.
This session explores the real-world impact of the newly launched Global Contract Management Standard (CMS), a framework designed to transform contracts from instruments of control into enablers of speed, resilience, and value. Senior leaders from across functions will share how they're using the Standard to overcome legacy constraints, align with technology, and elevate contracting as a strategic capability.
At a time when organisations must respond quickly to shifting markets, AI disruption, and global uncertainty, high-performing contract management is no longer a nice-to-have—it's a strategic imperative.
Sally Guyer, CEO, World Commerce & Contracting
Sinikka Ilveskoski, VP Legal & Compliance, Wärtsilä Marine
Eero Halmari, Contract Management Expert
Reetta Maaskola-Vartiainen, Head of Contract Management Finland, Accenture
10.30 - 11.00 The Future of Contracting in an AI-Driven World
What does AI really mean for the future of contracting? In this no-slides, no-fluff session, a leading tech futurist goes beyond the buzzwords to answer your questions live. From automation to augmentation, you’ll explore how emerging technologies are reshaping our skills, from the way we draft, negotiate, to manage contracts, and what it takes to stay ahead.
Expect candid insights on the tools, skills, and mindsets that will define the next era of contract and commercial management. Whether you’re AI-curious or already deep in implementation, this session is your chance to ask what matters most, and hear where the future is heading.
Jonathan Brew, Product Owner, Visma Sign
Markus Mikola, CEO, ContractZen
Break 11:00 - 11:20
11:20 - 11:50 In Conversation with Stefania Passera: Contract Design & Technology driving resilience and adaptability
Explore how design thinking and technology intersect to produce contracts that are intuitive, effective, and human-centered. This interactive discussion will delve into principles like conscious contracting and how design is being embedded into contracting workflows.
- Stefania Passera, CEO, Passera Design
11.50 - 12.10 Surprise Keynote: Contracts, Connection & the Human Element
Resilience. Empathy. Ethics. This keynote brings us back to the human side of contracting. Drawing on lived experience and research, our speaker reflects on what it takes to build trust, communicate with clarity, and lead with purpose, especially in an AI-enabled world.
Hannele Korhonen, Founder & Coach, Lawyers Design School.
12.10 - 12.20 Closing Remarks
To wrap up the day, WorldCC and Valmet will reflect on the themes explored, share key takeaways, and thank all speakers and participants for their contributions.
Lunch and Networking 12.30 - 13.30!
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