LEGAL GEEK
CONFERENCE 2026

Weds 14 - Thurs 15 Oct 2026

London

5000 attendees

Experience Europe’s most established legal innovation event. Join a curated community of GCs, partners, legal operations and innovation leaders for two days of strategic insight, practical takeaways, and high‑value networking.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

“The go-to legal technology conference, sponsored by the pillars of the community” The Law Society Gazette

250 expert speakers from law firms, in-house teams, legal ops, government, and regulators

5000 legal professionals at Europe’s largest lawtech conference, from 65+ countries

4 stages of content with workshops, roundtables, panels, and TED-style talks

Effortless networking with clients, peers, and future collaborators

Hands-on legal tech with live demos and emerging tools

Great food and barista coffee – street food, snacks, and unlimited barista coffee

Unique networking experiences like karaoke, paint & sip, run club, and more 

2026 Speakers

Hear from 250 visionary founders, legal leaders, and tech innovators sharing real-world insights and fresh perspectives shaping the future of law and legal technology. More speakers announced soon! Get tickets

Keynote: Louis Theroux

Louis Theroux is a BAFTA‑winning documentary maker and one of the most distinctive voices exploring modern society. Known for his curiosity, empathy and sharp storytelling, he has spent decades examining the people and movements shaping our world through acclaimed series including Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends, When Louis Met…, and The Most Hated Family in America.

More recently, his work has focused on the impact of digital culture, including his Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere, which explores how online influencers are reshaping ideas of identity and masculinity. Alongside his film work, Louis is co‑founder of production company Mindhouse and host of a chart‑topping podcast featuring global cultural figures.

A recipient of multiple BAFTAs and industry awards, Louis is renowned for his ability to navigate complex and often challenging subjects with clarity, honesty and compassion, offering audiences fresh insight into the forces shaping contemporary life.

Sir Geoffrey
Vos

Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice for England and Wales

Emily
Tearle

Head of Knowledge Management
Travers Smith

Wayne
Barnes

Partner
Squire Patton Boggs

Claire
Clarke

Managing Partner
Mills & Reeve

Hayley
Harris

Global Chief Knowledge and AI Adoption Officer
Pinsent Masons

Lucy
Shurwood

Partner
Simmons & Simmons

Alisa
Longmuir

Head of Corporate and Transformation, Technology and Operations
Vodaphone

Saideh
Ahmadloo

Global Lead Counsel
Kraft Heinz

Terry
Fedigan

Head of Innovation
DLA Piper

Caroline Doherty
de Novoa

Co-Chief Knowledge Officer
Freshfields

Victoria
Harris

Director - Law&
DLA Piper

Caroline
Mylward

Deputy General Counsel
Sotheby's

Catriona
Wolfenden

Product and Innovation Director
Weightmans

Shruti
Ajitsaria

Partner, Head of Fuse
A&O Shearman

Carolyn
Wensley

Legal Transformation Manager
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Christian
Bartsch

CEO
Bird & Bird

Jaimini
Shah

VP, Associate General Counsel
FactSet

Karen
Jacks

Chief Technology Officer
Bird & Bird

Mikhail
Turetskiy

Partner
Latham & Watkins

Nick
Pryor

Director of Knowledge and Innovation
Freeths

Alex
Juras

Global Digital Counsel
Diageo

Gina
Passarella

SVP, Content
Centellic

Alma
Asay

Chief Innovation
and Value Officer
Crowell & Moring

John
Wood

Managing Partner
TLT

Andrei
Salajan

Director of Legal Tech & Innovation
Schoenherr

Henry
Goodwin

General Partner
Leo Capital

Tamara
Steffens

Managing Director
TR Ventures

Emily
Friend

Head of Legal and Compliance
TotalEnergies

Matthew
Gough

Partner
Eversheds Sutherland

James
Kanagasooriam

Chief Research Officer
Focaldata

Stuart
Whittle

Chief Technology and Innovation Officer
Weightmans

Bianca
de Souza

Legal Counsel & Local Compliance Officer, UK
Daimler Truck UK

Nicholas
Tennant

Head of Legal Services
MDU

Roisin
Noonan

Associate Director
Deloitte

Helder
Santos

Head of Legaltech & Innovation
Bird & Bird

Serena
Wallace-Turner

Director
Radiant Law

Edward
Lynch

CEO and Founder
The Wellbeing Doctors

Rachel
Barnes

Transformation & Change Consultant

Chris
Gamble

Founder
Polaris Consultants

Dr. Thomas
Barothy

CEO
PartnerLex AG

Oz
Benamram

Founder
SKILLS

Cherno
Jagne

Chief Operating Officer
Cloisters Chambers

Nicole
Bradick

VP, Innovation
Factor

Adam
Young

Co-Founder and COO
Infodash

Judith
Olloh

Founder, Fractional General Counsel and Lead Consultant
Bracha Solutions

Noorin
Gulam

Athlete Mentor
Youth Sport Trust

Stephen
Dowling

CEO & Founder
TrialView

Will
Seaton

Chief Customer Officer
DraftWise

Ruth
Mittelmann Cohen

Head of Legal Compliance
Vinciworks

Richard
Mabey

CEO
Juro

Jenni
Tellyn

Knowledge Management Consultant
3Kites

Inka
Luhrs

Associate
Gysi & Partner Rechtsanwälte

Shreya
Vajpei

Chief Ecosystem Officer
Indian LegalTech Network

Pim
Betist

AI Consultant
Clay Richard

David
Algie

Head of AI Strategy and Engagement
LexisNexis UK

Karen
Waldren

Director of Product Development
LexisNexis UK

John
English

Director of Content Innovation
LexisNexis UK

Erica
Albertson

Director of AI Transformation
International
Relativity

Alice
Ramsay

Founder
Ramsay Communications

Pauline
Hughes

Founder & CEO
Gains

Alisa
Grafton

Consultant & Speaker
Great Networking by Alisa Grafton

Chioma
Wilson-Dike

Co Founder of Lexlytic and Community Manager of Nigerian LegalTech Network

Julian
Merschen

Chief Product Officer
KLDiscovery

Dr Katherine
King

CEO
Dazychain

Joseph
Sanderson

CEO
LEAP Enterprise

Anthony
Seale

CEO and Founder
Legatics

Rob
MacAdam

Chief Product & Strategy Officer
Legatics

Brittany
Casey

Vice President, Customer Success & Enablement
CS DISCO

Elizabeth Aneshansley - Leier

Vice President, Professional Services
CS DISCO

Iain
McKeith

Co-Founder
Rising Tide

Becca
Windsor de Taboada

Head of Legal Consulting
JYLO

Dom
Conte

Co-Founder
Purple Build Studio

Tim
Pullan

Head of Strategy
Purple Build Studio

Kate
Poppitt

Director of AI Programs
LEAH

Tanja
Podinic

Chief Innovation Officer
LEAH

Ruben
Miessen

CEO & Co-founder
LEGALFLY

Natasha
Sharma

Legal AI Consultant
LEGALFLY

Milli
Beard

Forward Deployed Product Manager
Clio

Joe
Cohen

Legal Innovation Partner
Harvey

Tara
Waters

Legal Innovation Partner
Harvey

Thomas
Hallett

Solutions Engineer
Airia

Heather
Nevitt

Editor-in-Chief, Corporate Coverage
Law.com

Thomas
Hansteen

Chief Product Officer
Etain

Jonathan
Evans

Country Manager UK
Digidentity

Paul
Neo

COO and CFO
Singapore Academy of Law

Zee Kin
Yeong

CEO
Singapore Academy of Law

Gary
Yantin

Co-founder / Lead Listener
The Exchange Legal Tech Podclub

I. Stephanie
Boyce CBE

Director
Stephanie Boyce Consulting

Susie
Lochiel-Owen

Founder + Creative Director
Out of Line

Tatiana
Botskina

Founder
Intelligend

Hannah
Crowther

Partner
Bristows

Natalie
Salunke

Fractional General Counsel, Founder and Board Director

Thorrun
Govind

Pharmacist, Healthcare Lawyer, TV Health Expert

Anna
Guo

Founder
Legal Benchmarks

Elgar
Weijtmans

CTO
Legal Benchmarks

Dorte
Carlsson

CEO and Gamemaster
Copenhagen LegalTech

Jelle
van Veenen

Innovation Manager
Kennedy Van der Laan and Founder of Dutch Legal Tech

Jeroen
Zweers

Founder of rAlw, NOUN.Legal and Co-Founder of Dutch Legal Tech

Daniel
Heymann

Lead Listener
The Exchange Legal Tech Podclub

WHO ATTENDS

IN-HOUSE TEAMS

39%

Leaders from in-house/corporate

LAW-FIRMS

33%

Law firm leaders & innovation teams

LEGAL TECH

21%

Early stage > large corp

COMMUNITY

7%

VCs, Regulators, Societies, Govts

On the evening of day one of the Legal Geek Conference (14th October) we are hosting the Legal Geek Leaders in Tech Law Awards.

EVENT TIMINGS

The timings are the same on both days (Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025), with different speakers and content on each day. The full agenda with timings will be available exclusively to ticket holders via our official event app, launching around one month before the conference.

8.00AM – 10.00AM    DOORS  OPEN

Kickstart your day with a freshly brewed cup of barista coffee while connecting with fellow attendees.

10.00AM – 4.00PM     TALKS – WORKSHOPS – PITCHES  – ROUNDTABLES –  NETWORKING

Content is different on each day. Dive into thought-provoking talks, participate in interactive Q&A sessions, hear new product pitches engage in practical hands-on workshops that will enhance your skills and knowledge.

4.00PM – 7.00PM      LEGAL GEEK AFTERPARTY

Enjoy complimentary drinks and networking activities including beer tasting, a sommelier masterclass and karaoke.


Ticket holders have been emailed (from [email protected]) with instructions on how to download our event app to access full agenda. 

2026 AGENDA

Explore the sessions at Legal Geek Conference 2026, featuring TED-style talks, workshops, interactive roundtables, panels, Q&As, and more. Get tickets

TED-STYLE TALKS​

Fast-paced, inspiring talks from innovators and changemakers  – big ideas, delivered in under 15 minutes.

KEY THEMES

Here are the key themes covered at Legal Geek Conference 2026 (14-15 October in London). Klick on the arrows to learn more. 

Focuses on moving AI from pilots and hype into everyday legal work, with clear use cases, metrics, governance, and role‑based enablement that delivers real ROI.

Covers how legal teams can put practical, defensible governance around AI use today – addressing liability, privacy, bias, compliance, and auditability without freezing innovation.

Explores how legal services are accessed, triaged, and delivered, using service design, intake models, and operational metrics to improve consistency, speed, and risk control.

Looks at how to choose, integrate, and migrate legal tech intelligently, reducing tech debt, aligning AI with core systems like CLM, and avoiding redundant tool sprawl.

Addresses the human side of transformation – building trust, skills, and behaviour change across generations, roles, and neurodiversity profiles so AI adoption actually works.

Covers how legal teams manage sensitive data safely, including DSAR handling, DPIAs, cloud risk, cross-border data flows, and incident response planning.

Shows how small or stretched legal teams can improve performance through cleaner workflows, targeted automation, practical metrics, and fast, high-impact improvements.

Focuses on making AI safe in high-stakes legal contexts, covering human-in-the-loop design, model boundaries, testing, audit trails, incident response, and harm prevention.

Explores how legal education and training must evolve to support hybrid roles, modern skills, neurodiverse learners, and non-traditional technologists.

Examines how legal teams and firms can move beyond hours toward value-based pricing, outcome measurement, and productised services that meet modern client expectations.

Explores how alternative legal models are designed differently, covering technology choices, talent models, wellbeing, and what traditional firms can realistically adapt.

Focuses on improving collaboration between clients and firms through shared workflows, aligned incentives, clearer AI expectations, and transparent performance measures.

Provides practical, sector-specific insights showing how AI, regulation, and operations differ across healthcare, energy, government, and financial services.

Explores judicial and regulatory perspectives on legal technology, including cross-border data, privilege, international comparisons, and geopolitical considerations.

Focuses on the foundations that enable modern legal work, including strong knowledge management, AI-ready training, non-lawyer roles, and clearer career pathways.

Cuts through legal tech marketing to assess what tools actually deliver, comparing vendors, exposing common gaps, and setting realistic expectations for time to value.

Brings in founders, technologists, and creative thinkers to challenge legal orthodoxies and show how external perspectives drive innovation and resilience.

Examines how legal organisations can support long-term health, motivation, and performance through evidence-based wellbeing, culture design, and sustainable working practices.

Shilpa Bhandarkar

"I loved the ethos and the energy. It felt more like a festival of collaboration than a conference"

Shilpa Bhandarkar, Former Partner and GenAI Chair, Linklaters

"With a mix of speakers, topics, activities - there is something for everyone."

Saran Kaur, Managing Counsel, Legal Operations, CHANEL

Saran Kaur
Speakers
250
Speakers
Two stages
Three
stages
Workshop rooms
22 Interactive
workshops
Street food
Street food
market
4500
Attendees
65
Countries

The two-day Legal Geek Conference brings together the global legal tech community in Shoreditch, featuring 250+ speakers, interactive workshops, and structured networking for large law firms and in-house teams.

Explore the future of law through expert sessions on cultural transformation, mental health, and resilience, essential topics for today’s legal workplace. Curated networking experiences and a full calendar of events make it easy to connect, collaborate, and expand your professional network.

SIDE EVENTS

We’ve got loads of free side events at the conference to help you meet even more people. No need to pre-register—just show up and grab your spot! Check the event app for specific timings.

Beer and Wine Tasting
Wine/beer tasting
Karaoke
Karaoke
Paint & Sip Session
Paint & Sip Session
Run club
Speed Networking
Speed Networking​

Permission to Geek Out: Why you need to attend Legal Geek Conference 2025

Download the toolkit for everything you need to know about Legal Geek Conference 2025 and why you can’t miss it.

CONFERENCE VIBE

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Unique venue

The Old Truman Brewery has four stages, workshop rooms, and bright networking spaces – helping you connect, learn, and collaborate in a vibrant, creative setting

Casual dress

Our events are relaxed and have no formal dress code, so you can come as you are and feel completely comfortable being yourself

Networking events

Side events like karaoke, wine tasting, and painting help you connect in fun, unexpected ways – no boring networking here

Street Food

The Legal Geek Street Food Market offers a full range of catering options, keeping you fuelled and focused with healthy food throughout the day

Chris Grant

"There’s nowhere else you’ll find the great and good of the community under one roof!"

Chris Grant, Managing Director, Client Value, Goodwin

session FORMATS

TED-STYLE TALKS

Short and sharp talks that deliver big ideas fast

PANEL DISCUSSIONS

Hear candid insights from tech and legal leaders

EXPERT-LED ROUNDTABLES

This is where the real talk happens – designed for true peer learning 

INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS

Hands-on sessions where you learn by doing – focused on practical skills

SILENT DISCO SESSIONS

Slip on a headset, tune in to the topic you care about

Q&As

Get direct answers from the people shaping what’s next

LIVE DEMOS

See the newest legal tech in action. No pitches, just practical walk-throughs!

FIRESIDE CHATS

Relaxed, one-on-one interviews that uncover personal stories and lessons learned

GET 2026 TICKETS

Legal Geek Conference 2026 is taking place on 14-15 October in London. Any questions? Check the ticket FAQs or get in touch via [email protected] (yes, it’s .co)

In-house Tickets

Senior in-house legal professionals attend for free. Subject to an approval process.
Free* *By application
  • What's included:
  • 2-day conference pass
  • Networking app (with 1:1 meetings)
  • All-day hospitality (street food lunch, drinks, snacks)
  • Wi‑Fi and dedicated co-working space
  • Free barista coffee
  • Access to 100+ sessions and talks
  • Networking side events
  • Legal Geek afterparty

Law Firm Tickets

Discounted rate for law firms. Subject to availability and approval process.
£850
£ 650 Price will increase to £850 on 1 September 2026
  • What's included:
  • 2-day conference pass
  • Networking app (with 1:1 meetings)
  • All-day hospitality (street food lunch, drinks, snacks)
  • Wi‑Fi and dedicated co-working space
  • Free barista coffee
  • Access to 100+ sessions and talks
  • Networking side events
  • Legal Geek afterparty

Regular Tickets

This ticket type is for tech providers, consultants, investors, media/press, and anyone else.
£1750
£ 1095 Price will increase to £1750 on 1 September 2026
  • What's included:
  • 2-day conference pass
  • Networking app (with 1:1 meetings)
  • All-day hospitality (street food lunch, drinks, snacks)
  • Wi‑Fi and dedicated co-working space
  • Free barista coffee
  • Access to 100+ sessions and talks
  • Networking side events
  • Legal Geek afterprty

Ticket FAQs

You must be directly employed by a law firm. All tickets must be registered using a valid law firm email address and are subject to an approval process. See our eligibility criteria. 

You must be directly employed by a company where your primary role is to support that company’s in-house legal function. All tickets must be registered using an official work email associated with the company and are subject to availability. See our eligibility criteria. 

Yes! You can purchase multiple tickets now and assign them to your team later.

 

If you need support, email [email protected] (yes, it’s .co)

2026 SPONSORShip now available!

We work with a select group of partners to deliver standout value, positioning you as a thought leader, generating quality leads, and joining the 93% of sponsors who return year after year.

2026 SPONSORS

Headline sponsor

Platinum

Clio
Litera

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Juro

Bespoke

Startup Alley

Community collaborators

HOW TO FIND US

In the heart of Shoreditch, London, The Old Truman Brewery has been home to Legal Geek for eight years. It was formerly London’s largest brewery, it has transformed into a dynamic space hosting events such as SXSW, London Coffee Festival, Brick Lane Jazz Festival, and of course, the Legal Geek Conference!

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THE Old Truman brewery

When: Wednesday 14 - Thursday 15 October 2026
Address: 15 Hanbury Street, Shoreditch, London, E16QR
Venue entrance (via Ely's yard):
Legal Geek Conference Entrance

LEGAL GEEK CONFERENCE

Weds 15 and Thurs 16 Oct 2025

London

4500 attendees

The Glastonbury of legal events, a vibrant, high-energy gathering uniting legal leaders from 65 countries. Experience the dynamic atmosphere and forward-thinking perspectives you won't find at traditional legal events.

TED-STYLE TALKS & PANEL SESSIONS​

Short, sharp insights and longer panels to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in Legal Tech. 

DEEP DIVES & CASE STUDIES

Go beyond theory with interactive deep dives to gain practical insights you can apply straight away.

The Legal Geek Conference is where the global legal tech community comes together for a one-of-a-kind, festival-style conference in the heart of Shoreditch. Bringing innovators from law firms, in-house/corporates and startups/scalups together into one collaborative celebration of legal tech —all united in a shared celebration of legal technology.

Featuring 250+ inspiring speakers, cutting-edge tech showcases, and structured networking opportunities, this is the must-attend event to explore the future of legal tech.

But Legal Geek is about more than just technology. Dive into expert-led sessions on cultural transformation, mental health, and resilience—topics shaping the modern legal workplace.

With curated networking experiences and a packed calendar of side events, Legal Geek makes it easier than ever to connect, collaborate, and grow your network.

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Two
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Legal tech
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Street food
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TED-style talks
Investor
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2 stages and workshop rooms
Two workshop
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2 stages and workshop rooms
Two workshop
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TED-style
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startup pitches
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Proven value: "A fantastic event with great speakers and a great variety of stalls. A must for anyone operating in the world of legal tech or those who want to expand their knowledge.” Chris George, Commercial Director (UK) and Head of Trade Operations for Western Europe, Electrolux Group

Human-centred approach: “What truly sets it apart is its focus on the human side of legal innovation - addressing workplace culture, wellbeing and diversity. It provides invaluable insights that drive our innovation strategy forward.” Isaac-David Ingman, Legal Technologist, Norton Rose Fulbright

Innovation mindset: "We need more events like these where the focus is on the art of the possible.” Maaike de Bie, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, Vodafone

WHY ATTEND

THE networking destination for forward-thinking legal professionals. Our fast-paced, tech-focused format creates the perfect environment for connecting with innovators who are reshaping the legal landscape. This isn’t just another conference – it’s where the future of legal practice takes shape through fresh perspectives and meaningful collaboration.