# Event Details - **Event Name**: AI in Contract Management: What It Is, What It Means, and What Comes Next - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm - **Event Description**: Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping contract management with practical insights for government and industry professionals.About this EventPresented by the NCMA Greater Pittsburgh ChapterArtificial Intelligence is reshaping the acquisition and contract management landscape. This full-day, in-person program explores what AI is, how it is being applied in practice, and what contract professionals need to understand in a changing environment. Join us for an interactive workshop exploring:• What AI is and what it is not• Where AI is currenlty being applied in contract management• Practical workflow automation opportunities• Governance, risk, and professional responsibility considerations• How the role of contract professionals is evolvingThis session will feature real-world use cases, guided discussion, and hands-on application designed specifically for government and industry contract management professionals.Whether you are new to AI or already experimenting with tools, you will leave with clarity, practical insight, and actionable next-steps.Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop for the interactive workshop session.Light continental breakfast, lunch, and networking are included. Held during the Museum’s Art in Bloom celebration, attendees will also have the opportunity to experience special floral installations during designated breaks and a guided engagement activity.Professional Development Credit:Eligible for up to 6 Conintuing Learning points (CLPs). A certificate of completion will be provided for self-reporting purposes.Seating is limited. Advanced registration required.AgendaAI in Contract Management: What It Is, What It Means, and What Comes Next Info: Audience: Contract management professionals and students Format: Interactive, laptop-based workshop with presentation, discussion, and hands-on learning Duration: Full-day program (6 instructional hours) Professional Development Credit: Eligible for up to 6 Continued Learning Points (CLPs). Certificate provided for self-reporting.?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMRegistration Check-in, Light Continental Breakfast & Networking?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMWelcome & Opening FramingHost: Amanda Yetter, Chapter PresidentInfo: Opening Comments: • Welcome attendees • Set context for why AI matters now in contract management • Frame AI as the next evolution of work—not a threat Content Highlights: • Brief chapter update and vision • Evolution of Work?: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMSession 1: AI in Contract Management — The Big PictureHost: Shenê Commodore, CPCM, FellowInfo: Topics: • What AI actually is (and what it is not) • Where AI exists today in contract management • Common misconceptions, risks, and limitations • What the near-term future realistically looks like (3–5 year horizon)?: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMBreak?: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PMSession 2: Workflow Automation & Practical Use CasesHost: Shenê Commodore, CPCM, FellowInfo: Topics: Where contract teams have opportunity for practical AI application today • High-value automation opportunities, including: o Contract intake and triage o Clause review and comparison o Obligation tracking o Compliance checks • Live demonstrations or guided walk-throughs (as applicable) Interactive Element: Participants identify one workflow pain point they want to improve during the workshop.?: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunch (Provided)Info: Includes 30-minutes of guided small-group table prompt discussion applying AI concepts to real-world contract management scenarios: • “What’s one process you’d love to eliminate or simplify?” • “What would ‘better’ look like in your role six months from now?”?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMArt in Bloom Guided Engagement ExperienceHost: Darrin Barber, Chapter VP of CommunicationsInfo: • Participants are invited to explore select floral installations throughout the Museum as part of a structured engagement activity. Reflection prompts will connect themes of innovation, transformation, structure, and adaptation to the morning AI discussion. • This optional experience is designed to encourage informal networking, perspective shifts, and creative thinking before transitioning into the hands-on workshop session.?: 01:30 PM - 02:45 PMSession 3: Hands-On Workshop Applying AI to Real Contract ScenariosHost: Shenê Commodore, CPCM, FellowInfo: Format: Laptop-based, guided exercises Activities Include: Guided application exercises using sample contract scenarios • Prompting basics for contract-related tasks • Applying AI to common contract management tasks, including: o Clause analysis and comparison o Risk identification and issue spotting o Drafting assistance and redlining support o Summarization and obligation extraction • Ethical, governance, and professional responsibility considerations Outcomes: Participants leave with: • At least one usable AI-enabled workflow • Increased confidence in what AI can (and cannot) realistically support • Practical ideas they can apply immediately?: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMBreak?: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMInteractive Rotating Discussions: Applying What We LearnedHost: Shenê Commodore, CPCM, FellowInfo: Format: Participants remain seated at their tables and work in pairs or small groups. The speaker and Board members/advisors rotate between tables every 10 minutes, facilitating focused discussions and answering questions. This format ensures consistent structure, engagement, and value at each table throughout the hour. Proposed Rotation at each table: 1. AI Use Cases & Practical Application Facilitator: Shenê Commodore & Amy Leyland o Pressure-testing AI use cases o Clarifying practical application questions 2. Membership & Education Facilitator: Cecily Petitto & Susan Blough o How NCMA supports career development o Education offerings and evolving skill sets 3. Communication & Certification Pathways Facilitator: Darrin Barber & Jason Rice o Chapter communication channels and how they’re used o Member engagement through email, website, and social platforms o Career Growth Assignments are proposed – open to adjustments and propose Amanda Yetter and Carolyn Kernan float among table?: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PMClosing Session: What This Means for UsHost: Chapter Board members & Advisors Info: Wrap-Up Themes: • AI as an amplifier of judgment—not a replacement • The unique value contract professionals bring to AI-enabled organizations • How NCMA chapters can lead, not follow, this shift Close With: • Key takeaways • Next-step resources • Thank-you and preview of future programming?: 04:30 PMOptional After-Session EngagementHost: Shenê Commodore, CPCM, Fellow Info: Shené is also happy to stay briefly after the session for anyone who would like to continue the conversation. A sign-up sheet will be available at the back of the room.Credit InformationInfo: This program is eligible for 6 Continuing Learning Points (CLPs). Instructional time includes structured presentations, guided discussion, and facilitated engagement activities. A certificate of completion will be provided for self-reporting. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/greensburg/ai-in-contract-management-what-it-is-what-it-means-and-what-comes-next/100001983775255190 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, artificial-intelligence, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 125, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Greensburg - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Westmoreland Museum of American Art - **lat**: 40.30600769999999 - **long**: -79.5450264 - **full address**: The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 North Main Street, Greensburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AI in Contract Management: What It Is, What It Means, and What Comes Next - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/37a7504737a6ca04c313202ffe45fe52f5427f11e6c3dfdca0d9e3c133693e1b-rimg-w1200-h672-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1771973175 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AI in Contract Management: What It Is, What It Means, and What Comes Next being held? - **A:** AI in Contract Management: What It Is, What It Means, and What Comes Next takes place on Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 North Main Street, Greensburg, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for AI in Contract Management: What It Is, What It Means, and What Comes Next? - **A:** Ticket prices for AI in Contract Management: What It Is, What It Means, and What Comes Next range from USD 10 to USD 125 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityNCMA MemberUSD 25AvailableStudentUSD 10AvailableNon-MemberUSD 125Available - **Q**: Who is organizing AI in Contract Management: What It Is, What It Means, and What Comes Next? - **A:** AI in Contract Management: What It Is, What It Means, and What Comes Next is organized by NCMA - Greater Pittsburgh Chapter. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AI in Contract Management: What It Is, What It Means, and What Comes Next is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Greensburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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