From AI Adoption to Business Impact: The 2026 Trend Report for Contract Lifecycle Management   

05/27/2026
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AI adoption for contract lifecycle management (CLM) is nearly universal, yet real transformation lags. See what it takes to bridge the gap in this report by Conga, sponsored by Salesforce. 

In This Download, We'll Cover:

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Where AI is delivering real value in CLM today and where adoption is stalling short of maturity 

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The biggest barriers to scaling AI, from trust and governance gaps to lack of strategic alignment 

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What leading organizations are doing to shift from faster processing to intelligent business decisions 

Access the full trend report to understand how AI is reshaping contract lifecycle management and what it means for your organization. 

AI adoption for contract management is nearly universal, but most organizations aren't extracting its full value. This report, based on 250 senior CLM professionals surveyed in early 2026, shows exactly where the market stands and what it takes to lead. 

What the data shows: 

  • 95% of organizations use AI in CLM, but only 24% consider their CLM optimized 
  • Most AI use today is reactive (search, reporting, and risk assessment) not strategic 
  • 92% still require human review of AI outputs; governance and trust are the biggest barriers to scaling 
  • Leaders are prioritizing AI as a business intelligence layer, continuous risk monitoring, and decision support 

Who it's for: Legal, Procurement, Sales Ops, and Compliance leaders across healthcare, financial services, technology, and manufacturing. 

For a deeper dive into the research, check out the companion whitepaper. 

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