Cequence, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in Vienna, hosted an exclusive Business Breakfast focused on the balance between efficiency and compliance in contract management.

As organizations become more complex and business environments more dynamic, contract management is evolving into a strategic function that significantly impacts risk management, operational performance, and decision-making.

During the event, we explored key questions such as:

• How can organizations balance efficiency and compliance without slowing down business processes?

• Where do the greatest risks arise – operationally, legally, reputationally, or financially?

• How can structured contract management strengthen transparency, control, and trust?

The event was opened by the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic to Austria, followed by a keynote presentation and a moderated panel discussion featuring experienced practitioners and industry experts. 

Event at a Glance

🗓 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 09:00 – 11:30 AM

📍 Maxingstraße 20, 1130 Vienna

📌 Two keynote presentations and a panel discussion

9:00 - 9:30 | Breakfast & Coffee

Presentations

9:30 – 9:40 | Opening Remarks
Jozef Polakovič
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Slovak Republic to the Republic of Austria

09:40 – 09:50 | Introduction: Contract Management 2026 – Trends, Challenges, and What Businesses Should Expect
Jan Janek, Cequence

9:50 – 10:30 | Keynote
Balancing Efficiency and Compliance in Contract Governance
Stephan Taborsky, EY

10:30 – 10:50 | Networking & Coffee Break

Panel Discussion

10:50 - 11:30 | Balancing Efficiency and Compliance in Practice – Managing Contract Management Successfully

Moderator: Jan Janek, VP International Business Development @ Cequence

Panelists

• Stephan Taborsky - Partner, Technology Strategy & Transformation and Platforms Lead @ EY

• Theodor Uljanov - Senior Partner @ Kloepfel Consulting GmbH

• Maria Dorner - Senior Procurement Expert Sustainable Procurement & Supplier Innovation @ OMV

• Simina Mita - Department Manager Sustainable Procurement & Innovation @ OMV

• Elif Kutlu - Cost Controlling @ Erste Bank
  

The panel discussion focused on practical experiences and real-world challenges related to contract management. Participants were invited to actively contribute to the discussion and share their perspectives on balancing efficiency, compliance, and business performance.