Agenda 2026

The ‘NetDocuments’ Main Stage – Led by Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon), the Main Stage will set the tone for the day with a thought-provoking exploration of the global legal and innovation landscape. This opening session offers an international perspective on how law firms must adapt to unprecedented change and seize opportunities in a technology-driven era.
Senior leadership will then examine the ever-evolving macro LegalTech environment, delivering sharp insights into Legal IT, leadership strategies, and critical technology predictions shaping the future of practice. A key question underpins these discussions: How can the legal sector keep pace with accelerating risk vectors in the age of AI—and are we, as users, prepared for the profound impact across industries?

The 2026 agenda will continue to challenge assumptions and spark debate on how the profession can master the fusion of fast-moving technology with deeply embedded culture. We’ll explore how data and client services are being redefined—creating a more competitive, collaborative, and future-ready legal ecosystem.

The Lounge Stage – Chaired by Christina Blacklaws, The Lounge Stage offers a dynamic exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal profession and the leadership strategies driving this transformation. Join leading experts as they unpack the complexities of digital innovation, ethical responsibility, and the enduring importance of human connection in an increasingly tech-driven world.

Sessions will spotlight ‘Exec Tech’, examining the mounting pressures on boards to innovate at unprecedented speed. As traditional tech stacks fade, leaders face the challenge of aligning rapid technological change with sustainable business strategies.

Experts will delve into the legal AI ecosystem, where General Counsels are reimagining in-house technologies to deliver greater value with fewer resources. Expect candid insights into balancing innovation with cost efficiency.
For those seeking clarity amid the AI buzz, a dedicated ‘No AI’ session will focus on critical projects often overshadowed by the hype, ensuring essential priorities remain front and center.

Finally, multi-industry CIOs will debate the evolution of supply chains and matter management in the AI era. They’ll share practical approaches to managing complex tech ecosystems and delivering on strategic objectives for both internal teams and external stakeholders.

This stage promises thought-provoking dialogue, actionable insights, and a roadmap for legal leaders navigating the current state of Legal Technology.

The FutureTech Stage – Chaired by Jenifer Swallow, will explore the emerging technologies, systems, and processes that are driving digital transformation within the legal profession both nationally and globally.

The sessions will cover the hype of GenAI, where investors should place their bets and the responsibility of AI governance across the board. They will also explore the future of quantum networks and the risk landscape as well as the annual View from The Vendors discussion focused on how the industry see the delivery of legal services advancing.

Speakers will offer a glimpse into the current and future landscape, discussing the reality and challenges of augmented technology. They will examine how AI transform opportunities within the global business of law. However, some critical questions must be answered – Where does R&D truly matter in driving legal innovation and what challenges must be overcome to ensure compliance, ethics, and trust to build future-ready practices in an AI-driven world?

The ‘Airia’ Innovation Stage – Chaired by David Fazakerley, will highlight the latest systems, processes, and solutions for innovation and automation in the UK and global legal markets.

Through panel discussions and presentations, key thought leaders will debate the “Innovation Mindset” and its implications for legal teams while exploring the future workforce. They will delve into the exciting opportunities that new technologies present for legal services and examine how the risk landscape has evolved, with insights from ground-breaking concepts borne from innovation hubs to tech powerhouses, what will be in store for 2026?

David and other key thought leaders will provide insights into emerging operating systems, infrastructure, and applications. They will also discuss where legal ops and innovation collide in this multi-dimensional landscape.

The Security Stage – Chaired by Christian Toon, confronts the escalating risk landscape where legacy systems, human error, and disruptive technologies like generative AI collide. For the legal sector, fragmented IT infrastructures, sensitive data, and unconventional client access create unique vulnerabilities. As cyber threats grow annually, firms and legal teams face mounting pressure to achieve holistic resilience—yet without a unified “single pane of glass” view, progress stalls.

Sessions will explore how leaders can balance confidentiality, regulatory compliance, and cyber resilience while fostering a security-first culture. Can your firm outsmart the human factor before it becomes your greatest liability?

C-level leaders will go Beyond the Perimeter, addressing the challenge of protecting client trust when data lives everywhere. The perimeter isn’t dead—it’s undefinable. Experts will also expose the escalation of Social engineering and the silent threat of ghost cybersecurity within agentic AI systems: hidden vulnerabilities capable of manipulating data flows or compliance logic undetected by traditional protocols.

This stage delivers hard-hitting insights and practical strategies for securing not just your firm, but your people, in an era of relentless disruption.