SideKick is a high‑profile conference and networking event with a limited number of participants, which we are attending for the second time. Several years ago, we developed proCONTRACTS | Beverage to efficiently support the implementation of digital processes and AI‑driven workflows in the beverage industry. This year again – on 6 and 7 May 2026 in Heidelberg – we are eagerly following the latest developments in the industry. We are also delighted to announce that on 7 May 2026 in Copenhagen, we will be participating for the first time in Contract Management with Vision. A special highlight: our CTO, Thorsten Bleifeld, will be giving a presentation entitled »Optimal results require optimal tools«. We look forward to exchanging ideas with contract management experts from across Europe and to sharing insights into exciting new developments.

We look back on an inspiring and forward‑looking day! Our sincere thanks go to Andreas Schulz, Henning Sittel, and all other remote participants from ORBIS for the intensive exchange during our joint Business Partner Review and Strategy Meeting. We are very much looking forward to the next phase of our collaboration – especially the joint activities and the projects that will emerge from them in the field of contract management. Together, we will continue to successfully shape the next steps ahead.

In recent years, artificial intelligence has fundamentally transformed contract management. At this year’s summit, Thorsten Bleifeld impressively demonstrated the opportunities this development creates for us as a provider of proCONTRACTS – and how we are strategically integrating AI into our solutions. Routine tasks such as contract creation, data entry, or compliance checks are increasingly being automated. At the same time, AI‑powered tools identify relevant clauses, flag potential risks, and make processes faster, more efficient, and more secure. This very combination of automation and intelligent analysis will become a decisive competitive advantage in the future. Our sincere thanks go to the organizers, all speakers, and participants for two inspiring and highly successful days in Berlin.

In 2025, we are once again delighted to receive a special distinction: kununu has awarded us the Top Company seal for the second year in a row. The justification states: »By receiving the Top Company award, you have impressively demonstrated that your company fosters an outstanding corporate culture and is highly valued by its employees. This seal is not only a recognition of your achievements to date, but also a strong signal to potential talent: team spirit, development, and appreciation are top priorities here.«