Most legal tech fails because people aren’t ready, not because the software is wrong. Hear real-world stories unpacking why lawyers resist change, how knowledge teams influence outcomes, and what actually drives adoption, so you can build teams that are genuinely ready to change.
LEGAL GEEK EUROPE 2026
This one-day, high-energy conference delivers fresh insights, hands-on sessions, and effortless networking - connecting law firms, in-house teams, and innovators from across Benelux, Scandinavia, Germany, and beyond.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Experience a day of inspiring talks, exclusive networking opportunities, and a welcoming community!
50 + speakers
Sharing latest insights in legal tech and innovation
800 attendees
From law firms, in-house teams, and tech providers across Europe
Networking
With the brightest minds in the legal industry
Tailored content
Full of practical, actionable takeaways
Community
No suits, no ties, just good vibes and great ideas
2026 Speakers
At this event, visionary founders, legal leaders, and tech innovators share fresh perspectives, real-world lessons, and fresh ideas shaping the future of law and legal technology. Interested in speaking? Fill in the speaker application form
Bert Vries
Director of Innovation & Information Technology
CMS Netherlands
Özgür Kahale
Pro Bono Director - Europe
DLA Piper France
Tanisha Minev
Global Legal Counsel
Docplanner
Anastasiia Litvinenko
Legal Counsel
Wise
Suzanne van der Kilp
Legal Innovation Lead
and Lawyer
Elgar Weijtmans
Head of Technology
and AI
HVG Law
Joris Willems
Partner
NautaDutilh and Chair Dutch Association of AI and
Robotics Law
Nicky Leijtens
Operations Manager
Bird & Bird
Hans Albers
Director Legal Management Consulting
Deloitte
Millie Foster
Legal Counsel
Just Eat Takeaway.com
Stefan Kukolja
Head of Legal
HAN University of Applied Sciences
Heikki Ilvessalo
CEO
Ilves and Legal Innovator of Legal Transformation Network in Finland
Frans Post
Hudson View Partners
Sarah Wilson-Ward
Director, Legal Operations
Elevate
Marisa Borsboom
Vice-President
European Legal Technology Association
Anna de Stefano
Founder
ADS Studio
Steven Ter Horst
Head of Innovation & Knowledge
Houthoff
Emelie Dupuis-Bruinsma
Independent General Counsel
Nienke Kingma
Lawyer, Associate Technology & Digital Markets
Pinsent Masons
Aniek de Vries
Legal Operations Specialist
Just Eat Takeaway.com
Muriel Gbegnito
Founder
Association Legal Ops Francophone
Paul Handal
Partner
Deloitte, Legal Management Consulting
Maya Markovich
VP, American Arbitration Association
Pim Betist
AI Consultant
Clay Richard
Eugenia Navarro
Strategic Consultant for Law Firms and In-House Legal Departments
Nora Streep
Executive Manager
Law Firm School
Henry Goodwin
General Partner
Leo Capital
Catherine Kosten
Head of AI
Homburger
Jenni Tellyn
Consultant
3Kites
Jean-Philippe Doho
Senior Project Manager Legal Operations Fintech
Booking.com
Omololu Bajulaiye
LealTech & AI Consultant
WHAT OUR ATTENDEES SAY
Legal Geek is always at the forefront of whats coming next in our industry. It's created a warm and welcoming environment for new and unique perspectives.
Tanisha MinevGlobal Legal Counsel, Docplanner 
Attending Legal Geek Europe was invaluable. The insights will help our firm make informed decisions to enhance our competetive edge!"
Samuel Fernandez CortezPartner, Lex Innova Law Office 
An educational day surrounded by like-minded people
Marjolein PaulusProject Lead - Legal Tech & AI, Stek Advocaten 
Great vibes, meeting great people, and deep dive into trends and insights that shape the legal world for years to come
Kurt DemeyereHead of Knowledge, Arteo Law 
Feeling energised, informed, inspired and excited after a day at Legal Geek Europe. Great to trade stories and practical tips on adopting AI
Lance BartholomeuszGeneral Counsel, UNHCR 
2025 HIGHLIGHTS
2026 THEMES
Join TED-style talks, interactive roundtables, panels, Q&As, workshops, and lawtech showcases – all led by top legal experts across two stages. Get tickets
TECH LANDSCAPE, TOOL SELECTION & IMPLEMENTATION
Legal tech is moving fast, and choice overload is real. Hear from practitioners who’ve already done the hard work of evaluating tools, and discover what’s out there through rapid, 5-minute product pitches designed to help you cut through the noise and make smarter decisions, faster.
PEOPLE, CULTURE & ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE
BILLING MODELS, ECONOMICE & BUSINESS IMPACT
COMPLIANCE, REGULATION & MARKET READINESS
As legal tech adoption accelerates, governance and risk move centre stage. Learn what regulators care about, how to manage data, security and vendor risk, and gain realistic insight from other industries, so you can scale with confidence and avoid surprises.
SESSIONS YOU CAN JOIN
WORKSHOPS
Get hands-on in practical sessions designed to help you level up your skills and ideas.
ROUNDTABLES
Join intimate, small-group discussions (~20 attendees per session) to dive deeper into key topics.
The reimagined T-shaped lawyer: Designing your own impact
This talk challenges the familiar T-shaped lawyer model and explores what happens when we put legal expertise back at the foundation — not just as a skill, but as the anchor of who we are. The rest is up to you: what kind of lawyer do you want to be?
How to redesign legal teams in the AI era
AI is reshaping legal work fast, but tools alone don’t transform teams — leadership and smart design do. This session explores how legal leaders can redesign roles, responsibilities, and workflows for effective human–AI collaboration. Join us for practical insights and an honest discussion about what it takes to make AI a true teammate in delivering legal value.
Reclaim your energy
Legal work is demanding, and many of us end up in “empty battery mode”. This workshop offers a chance to pause, reflect, and learn practical ways to recharge and sustain your energy. Through guided reflection and peer discussion, you’ll identify what drains and restores you and choose simple steps you can act on right away. It’s a practical, judgment-free session: come as you are and leave with ideas to boost your energy, focus, and fulfilment.
The AI-enabled legal department: Outsourcing, efficiency, and the new economics of legal work
As AI accelerates routine legal work, pressure on legal teams will increase, not ease. To get ahead, legal must redefine its role—focusing in-house teams on core, business-critical decisions while AI-enabled playbooks, ALSPs, and the wider business take on more context work. This shift will reshape legal operating models and force law firms to decide where they sit on the core-versus-context divide.
Change management and AI readiness
This session goes behind the scenes to share the operational, governance, and cultural shifts enabling responsible adoption. Attendees will learn what it takes for an established organisation to unlock new levels of efficiency, innovation, and accessibility during an era of rapid technological change.
From pilot to scale: Deploying GenAI in legal operations
This roundtable explores the practical journey of bringing GenAI into legal departments — from pilots to full-scale adoption. Participants will share experiences, best practices, KPIs, and governance approaches, highlighting common pitfalls, key do’s and don’ts, and the operational steps needed to turn GenAI initiatives into sustainable, high-impact capabilities.
TED-STYLE TALKS
Fast-paced, inspiring talks from innovators and changemakers – big ideas, delivered in under 15 minutes.
TALK + Q&A
Hear from leading voices, then join the conversation with an open Q&A.
From expert to coach: Redefining legal value in the age of AI
As AI begins to handle basic knowledge tasks, the modern lawyer must shift their mindset from a risk-averse expert to a strategic partner. This session provides a practical framework for this new role, introducing the GROW model as a powerful tool to coach the business, build capability, and reclaim your strategic value.
The connected legal team: Embracing the evolution of legal tech at Just Eat Takeaway.com
The legal tech landscape looks very different than it did a few years ago. We are all aware of how rapidly the technology is progressing – and will continue to. We will share how our legal team is embracing this change, integrating new ways of working into our daily roles and adopting a modern legal mindset.
On AI power, ethical foundations, and the legacies we build
This session explores how today’s AI choices shape the long-term ethical and professional legacy of legal teams. Learn how sustained governance and responsible adoption help firms manage risk, protect clients, and build trustworthy AI practices that last.
Scaling change?
This session explores how decisions connect and ripple across systems to drive meaningful change. Learn how clear vision, supportive structures, and an empowering culture work together to accelerate transformation, creating organisations where people bring the future to life.
Navigating the legal AI jungle: How to select the right platform
The legal AI market is crowded and confusing. Discover a practical, systematic approach to evaluating vendors, from security to technical architecture, so you know which questions matter, what sets great legal AI apart, and how to choose with confidence.
What legaltechs need to know before breaking into francophone countries
This session explores what it really takes for legaltech companies to succeed in Francophone markets. Learn how legal culture, hierarchy, and trust shape adoption across French-speaking countries, and gain practical insight to engage these communities with confidence and credibility.
Reaching escape velocity: How to build your intergalactic talent rocketship for the AI era
While much of today’s AI in law discussion focuses on the increasingly sophisticated tech solutions entering the market, the talent gap remains. How might a data driven approach to understanding and then reshaping the talent roadmap in law open the way to dramatic improvements in productivity?
Legal change management: Aligning people, processes, and technology by design for successful adoption
This session explores how legal teams can successfully manage complex change. Learn how combining change management, design thinking, and legal processes drives adoption, collaboration, and a shift toward higher-value work.
Who ATTENDS
IN-HOUSE TEAMS
47%
LAW-FIRMS
25.7%
TECHNOLOGY providers
15%
TECHNOLOGY startups
4.7%
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
DEEP DIVES & CASE STUDIES
Go beyond the theory. Detailed explorations of successful legal innovation projects help bring legal tech alive
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
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
In-house Tickets
Senior in-house legal professionals attend for free. Subject to an approval process.
Free*
*By application
Law Firm Leader Tickets
For Partners, C-suite and ‘Head of’ roles at law firms. Subject to availability and approval process.
Free*
*By application
Law Firm Tickets
Discounted rate for law firms. Subject to availability and approval process.
€750
€
400
Price will increase to €600 on 1 February 2026 Early Bird Tickets
This ticket type is for tech providers, consultants, investors, media/press, and anyone else.
€750
€
500
Price will increase to €600 on 1 February 2026 What's included in my ticket?
- Conference pass
- Meet 800 attendees
- 40 expert speakers
- Lunch, snacks and drinks
- 20 innovative exhibitors
- Interactive workshops
- Expert-led roundtables
- Startup pitches
- Networking app
- Legal Geek afterparty
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.
You must currently hold a Partner, Managing Partner, or ‘Head of’ title (e.g. Head of Innovation, Head of Legal Ops, etc.). All tickets must be registered using an official work email associated with the company and are subject to availability.
Yes! You can purchase multiple tickets now and assign them to your team later.
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When: Tuesday 14 April 2026
Address: De Hallen, Hannie Dankbaarpassage 18, 1053 RT Amsterdam, Netherlands
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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
