LEGAL GEEK EUROPE

A high-energy, one-day conference in central Amsterdam features expert talks, interactive sessions, and relaxed networking—bringing together top law firms, in-house counsel, and innovators from across Benelux, Scandinavia, Germany, and beyond to help you stay ahead of the fast moving legal tech space.

Legal Geek Europe
40
speakers
Case
studies
TED-Style
talks
Interactive
roundtables

The ultimate networking event for visionary legal professionals from across Benelux, Scandinavia, Germany, and beyond.

Connect with top law firms, in-house teams, and legal tech innovators through curated networking, expert-led sessions, and interactive formats—giving you the insights, tools, and relationships to help shape the future of your work. 

“Great event with a fantastic vibe & nice people. I loved the focus on the different Legal Tech options available to improve contract processes.”
Senior Legal Counsel, Keolis Nederland

The atmosphere was vibrant and it provided an excellent opportunity to interact with peers and vendors”
Legal Counsel, SURF

Speakers

Suzanne van der Klip

Innovation Lead Amsterdam,
Knowledge Counsel
AO Shearman

Douwe Groenevelt
Douwe Groenevelt

Founder & CEO
Viridea.ai

Lance Bartholomeusz
Lance Bartholomeusz

General Counsel
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Jelle van Veenen

Innovation Manager
Kennedy Van der Laan

Tanisha Minev

Global Legal Counsel
Docplanner

Macarena Gonzalez Derqui

Head of Legal AI
Signify

Claire van Zwam

Head of AI & Tech
ASML

Nicky Leijtens
Nicky Leijtens

Operations Manager
Bird and Bird

Bart Garré
Bart Garré

Senior Legal Counsel and Head of the Innovation Center
for Excellence
Euroclear

Amaury de Bruijn
Amaury de Bruijn

Head of Litigation
Royal Friesland Campina

Ingrid van der Pol
Ingrid van der Pol

Founder
Uncover

Job Wijbenga
Job Wijbenga

Director Legal Operations
FrieslandCampina

Alexandre Verrien

General Counsel

Casper Wernink
Casper Wernink

Lawyer
BrandMr

Johannes Jung

Legal-Tech Coordinator / Associate
Bird & Bird

Ann-Cathrin Brock

Counsel / Head of Innovation & Design legalleap.law

Pim Betist

AI Consultant
Clay Richard

Franziska Jensen

Legal Designer

Tom Fleuriot
Tom Fleuriot

Founder
Flocsam

Jeroen Zweers
Jeroen Zweers

Founder
NOUN, LegalBrain and rAIw|

Anna De Stefano

Founder
Creative Comma

Franziska Jensen

Legal Designer

Tom Fleuriot
Tom Fleuriot

Founder
Flocsam

Jeroen Zweers
Jeroen Zweers

Founder
NOUN, LegalBrain and rAIw|

More speakers will be announced soon!

 
Jelle Van Veenen

""One day at Legal Geek easily beats six months of online research and product demos"

Jelle van Veenen, Innovation Manager, Kennedy Van der Laan

2025 AGENDA

Join TED-style talks, interactive roundtables, panels, Q&As, workshops, and lawtech showcases – all led by forty top legal experts across two stages. Please note this agenda is subject to change. Get tickets

AGENDA ANNOUNCED IN...

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Welcome to the event
Jimmy Vestbirk, Legal Geek

Collaboration and data sharing
Douwe Groenevelt, Viridea.ai

Coming soon
Nebula

Coming soon 
NetDocuments

How to start an effective innovation team
Suzanne van der Klip, AO Shearman

Coming soon
Document Drafter

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Creating an AI roadmap
Marie-Cécile Martin-Gruffy, Syngenta Group

Adaptive leadership: enabling the human factor in the era of GenAI
Anna de Stefano, Creative Comma

Coming soon
LexisNexis

Panel discussion: In-house evolution – redefining legal team value in the age of innovation
(Chair) Douwe Groenevelt, Virdea.ai
Lance Bartholomeusz, the UN Refugee Agency
Claire van Zwam, ASML
Bart Garré, Euroclear
Job Wijbenga, FrieslandCampina

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

5-minute lawtech showcases: 
Thomson Reuters
ClauseBase
Relativity
Agiloft
Zeno B.V

How data fuels our AI journey
Jeroen Zweers, Dutch LegalTech

Panel discussion: Same tech, different legal worlds – the AI adoption journey
(Chair) Ingrid van der Pol, Uncover
Amaury de Bruijn, Royal Friesland Campina
Casper Wernink, BrandMr

3.00 PM - 4:00 PM

Coming soon
LegalFly

AI use case
Macarena Gonzalez Derqui, Signify

Coming soon
KLDiscovery

Coming soon
Tanisha Minev, Docplanner

Coming soon
Johannes Jung, Bird & Bird

Coming soon
Airia

Coming soon
Legatics

WORKSHOP ROOM 1

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

A culture for everyone
Rachael Ogden-Wilson

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Justice unlocked: Empowering small and mid-tier law firms with AI Adam Roney, Calls9 and Paddy Grant, University of Law


12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

How to make an offer they can’t refuse
Tara Waters, TLW Consulting

WORKSHOP ROOM 2

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Beyond generations: Leading people, not labels
Sara Duxbury, Blooming Potential

2:00PM - 2:45PM

The human side of growth and innovation: What drives and challenges you?
Emma Martin and Fiona O’Mahony, The Law Society

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Recruitment and retention: Ready for the future of talent? Shaun Jones, Courageous Leaders

ROUNDTABLES

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Tech at the Bar: Capturing new opportunites for innovation Henry Fingerhut, Richard Parnham and Theo Smith, Bar Standards Board

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Cyber security rescue kit – How to better understand your risks and ask the right questions in order to get the right tools, training and perspective Dr Heather Anson, Anson Evaluate and Peter Wright, DigitalLawUK

12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Building high performance innovative legal teams
Elizabeth Hyde, Hesper GRC

WORKSHOP ROOM 2

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

The art of law tech
Simon Farthing and Shona Kaye, Lanterna Consulting

2:00PM - 2:45PM

Brilliant thinking – how to think bigger in business (and in life) Felix Riley, Brilliant Thinking

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Seeing success with law firm digital marketing
Dan Hodges, Conscious Solutions
Stephanie Richardson, Clifton Ingram
Malcolm Underhill, Knights/IBB
Grant Sanders, Stephen Rimmer

Who ATTENDS

IN-HOUSE TEAMS

31.3%

LAW-FIRMS

34.3%

TECHNOLOGY providers

25.5%

TECHNOLOGY providers

8.9%

"Amazing event: a great opportunity to connect, share insights, and be inspired!"

Galina Donnik, Chief Impact Officer, Sirius

CONFERENCE VIBE

Awesome venue

Forget stuffy hotels, this event takes place in a vibrant space in the heart of Amsterdam, perfect for networking and meetings. 

Casual dress

Come as you are. Our events are relaxed, with no formal dress code – come as you are and feel comfortable, confident, and completely yourself

Street food

Your ticket includes breakfast, snacks, street food lunch and drinks – keeping you fuelled and refreshed to spark great conversations all day

Quality coffee

At last, quality coffee at a legal conference keeping you energised to make the most of every session and conversation.

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.

Proven value: “The atmosphere was vibrant and it provided an excellent opportunity to interact with peers and vendors, making it a truly engaging and productive experience.” Sandra Janssen, Legal Counsel, Privacy, Security and Compliance (Procurement & Contracting), SURF


Grow your network: “Legal Geek brought together a remarkable audience of top legal professionals, from leading law firms to innovative corporate teams."
Ruben Miessen, CEO & Co-Founder, Legalfly


Actionable insights: "Great event with a fantastic vibe & nice people. I loved the focus on the different Legal Tech options available to improve contract processes." Robby Reggers, Senior Legal Counsel, Keolis Nederland

sessions

TED-STYLE TALKS & PANEL SESSIONS

Gain insights from tech and legal leaders, then dive deeper through interactive panels and Q&As to turn ideas into practical takeaways

EXPERT-LED ROUNDTABLES

Join focused discussions with peers facing similar challenges so you leave with ready-to-use solutions and new connections

DEEP DIVES & CASE STUDIES

Go beyond the theory. Detailed explorations of successful legal innovation projects help bring legal tech alive

WORKPLACE WELLBEING

As well as the tech, we help you create a people-centered approach, delivering to create healthier, more productive legal workplaces.

GET TICKETS

What's included in my ticket?

IN-HOUSE

In-house legal professionals attend for free. Subject to availability and approval process.
FREE Limited availability
  •  

LAW FIRM

Discounted rate for law firms. Subject to availability and approval process.
750
300 Prices increase to €400 on 1 July 2025
  •  

REGULAR TICKET

This ticket type is for tech providers, consultants, investors, media/press, and anyone else.
750
450 Prices increase to €600 on 1 July 2025
  •  

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, try our live chat on bottom right, or email [email protected] (yes, it’s .co)

2025 SPONSORS

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Relativity

FIND US AT: de hallen studio's

When: Wednesday 10 September 2025
Address: De Hallen, Hannie Dankbaarpassage 18, 1053 RT Amsterdam, Netherlands
Venue entrance: