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The ‘KnowBe4’ Main Stage – Led by Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon), will set the scene for the day with an insightful opening look at how to think about AI followed up by The ‘view from the CEO’ providing vision for law firm leadership – embedding a cultural innovation mindset focusing on growth across the breadth of global law practice.
In addition, senior leadership will assess an ever-evolving macro LegalTech landscape, observations about Legal IT and leadership as well as ever important Legal Technology Predictions. Before looking at the view from the CKO – The New World and evolution of Knowledge management, the Value of KM and Data, the golden currency now and beyond GenAI as well as the interesting prediction of skills and roles for the future.
The 2025 agenda will continue to discuss and debate how the legal sector needs to truly understand the amalgamation of fast-moving tech and embedded culture, and how data and client services has transformed for a more competitive and collaborative future.
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The ‘Iomart’ Lounge Stage – Chaired by Christina Blacklaws, will explore the complexities of AI and how leadership is navigating the innovative landscape shaping today’s legal profession. The speakers will discuss the impact of digital and technological transformation, alongside ethical awareness, social responsibility, and human connection.
The sessions will also examine the role of Private Equity and Venture Capital, which enable businesses to invest in their products and expand. These investments can provide an exit strategy for founders, but what does this mean for the end user?
Additionally, speakers will review how in-house technology and innovation are crucial for teams to remain agile and competitive. How will supply chain and matter management evolve in the era of AI? Multi-industry CIOs will debate the tech stack and share insights on managing the tech ecosystem to deliver on the company’s strategy to both internal and external stakeholders.
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The ‘Airia’ Innovation Stage – Chaired by Christian Toon, 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 white hats and other industry experts.
Christian and other speakers will provide insights into emerging operating systems, infrastructure, and applications. They will also discuss the future of ‘lawyer technology’, reflecting on the era of advanced practical generative AI and its prominence in client-focused offerings.
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The ‘Zero Networks’ 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 reliability of GenAI and provide insights on utilizing AI and data queries for legal teams. They will also explore the future of quantum networks, information security stability, and how AI will transform the risk landscape and SecOps in 2025 and beyond.
Speakers will offer a glimpse into the future, discussing the reality and challenges of augmented technology. They will examine how AI will reshape job roles and the global business of law, leading to a new era in legal services delivery.
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The ‘Thomson Reuters’ Insights Stage – will explore how to utilise both today and tomorrow’s technology in a practical way for those aiming to drive productivity and efficiency in their organisation.
Through panel sessions, research presentations and fireside chats, this stage will provide real-life figures and examples of how innovation influences the business strategy of today’s firms and legal departments, and which technology trends will influence the future of the legal industry. Key speakers will explore, the future of firm/client interactions, where next-generation technologies are likely to fit into daily work, and how to plan for technology that also accounts for people and process considerations.
Each of the sessions on the Insights Stage aim to provide ideas and leadership to those exploring innovation within their own organisation. Throughout the forum, this stage will deliver key takeaways for decision-makers that allow them to advance and modernise their next technology projects.
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The ‘e2e-assure’ Security Stage – Law firms face unique cybersecurity challenges, including fragmented IT infrastructures, high data sensitivity, and unconventional client access requests. As threats continue to grow annually, these firms increasingly feel the pressure to focus on holistic resilience. However, attempting this without a unified “single pane of glass” view often leads to significant roadblocks.
Join key industry thought leaders as they explore strategies for mitigating cyber risks, debate the critical role of identity in cyber defence, and gain exclusive access to an immersive cyber exercise.