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OVERVIEW
In association with Laurel AI, The Legal Innovation Forum presents an exclusive symposium:
Towards 2030: Shaping the Future Legal Ecosystem – Innovation, Integration, and Impact
As the legal world converges in Toronto for the International Bar Association Annual Conference, join a select group of legal leaders for a high-impact symposium, exploring how AI is reshaping the law firm commercial model – and what comes next.
Hosted by The Legal Innovation Forum in partnership with Laurel AI, this exclusive event will bring together 50 – 60 senior legal professionals for candid dialogue, strategic insights, and meaningful peer exchange, all designed to unpack one of the most pressing challenges facing the legal profession today.
Structure + Audience
- The symposium will follow the Chatham House Rule, encouraging open and candid exchange.
- A fireside chat on the key theme will be followed by an in-depth discussion, with Q&A and informal networking.
- Networking reception: Refreshments will be provided.
Who’s attending
- Heads of legal operations, innovation, and knowledge management
- Law firm partners and leaders focused on client service and tech transformation
- Delegates attending the IBA Annual Conference seeking to engage in strategic dialogue
Why attend
- Engage in meaningful discussions on the future of legal business models
- Hear directly from AI innovators and legal tech leaders
- Leverage the IBA conference environment to build global connections with legal leaders in the sector
- Leave with actionable insights to shape your strategy for 2026 and beyond
Key Themes
- Beyond the hype: How AI is transforming the legal ecosystem
- Strategy + synergy: The evolving relationship between in-house teams, firms, and legal tech
- Check-in: How is AI currently being deployed in firms today?
- Redefining resilience: How legal leaders are navigating governance, ethics, and regulation in a risk-on era
- Leading through risk: Strategies for legal leaders in a complex era
Leading at the intersection of business + law + the business of law.