2026 KEY THEMES
Private Practice Day
Sovereign AI & European Identity:
Exploring the balance between global LLM power and the need for home-grown, GDPR-compliant "Sovereign AI" tailored for Europe’s multi-lingual legal landscape.
The EU AI Act & Practical ROI:
Moving from theory to practice: navigating the world’s first major AI regulations while proving the hard financial value of legal tech investments.
Agents, Data & MCP:
A look at the technical frontier where autonomous AI agents and Model Context Protocols (MCP) transform complex data into actionable deal-making insights.
The Future Firm & Talent:
Redefining the business of law, from Private Equity acquisitions to the urgent evolution of legal education and associate training in an automated age.
In-House Day
In-House Autonomy & AI:
Transforming legal departments from cost centers to tech-enabled powerhouses by using AI to internalize complex work and reduce reliance on outside counsel.
The Future of Collaboration:
Breaking down silos through shared AI workflows and data ownership, creating a "win-win" ecosystem between GCs and law firms.
Pricing & CLM Evolution:
Challenging the billable hour in favor of fixed fees and exploring how AI-driven CLM is reinventing contract management.
Legal Ops & Self-Service:
Empowering the wider business with AI-led self-service while automating compliance under the EU’s complex regulatory frameworks.