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New York City + London + Washington, D.C.

LIF Salons 2026: NYC, LDN, D.C.

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NORTH AMERICA

New York City

MAY 19, 2026 + OCTOBER 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.

NOVEMBER, 2026

EUROPE

LONDON

OCTOBER 7, 2026

OVERVIEW

Organizations are navigating an unprecedented era defined by a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, a second draft of globalization, the accelerating impacts of the AI revolution, and major generational shifts. To survive, thrive, and innovate, risk-focused leaders need an entirely new toolkit and network—one that will help give their organizations a sustainable, competitive advantage in an era of disruption.

LIF salons provide a content- and network-driven platform for those leaders to learn, debate, and connect with peers facing similar challenges in their respective sectors. Each salon will focus on a critical subtopic related to strategic foresight—how leaders are navigating the new business of risk in a new world order. Themes address urgent issues such as the accelerating impact of AI and the new risk landscape, operating in a risk-on geopolitical environment, and driving innovation in the face of rapid change.

purpose

Held in leading global centers under Chatham House Rule, this invitation-only experience offers an intimate forum for innovation-focused leaders to explore new ideas at the intersection of business, risk, and law.

STRUCTURE

  • Networking, discussions and dinner at an exclusive venue: Salons will run from 5:30 – 9:30 pm at a highly prestigious location in each city: ambassadorial residences, leading cultural institutions, or private dining rooms at top-tier restaurants.
  • Exclusive audience: Limited to a maximum of 30 senior decision-makers from large, innovative corporations and institutions, and professional services firms.
  • Thought-provoking keynote speaker: A 30-minute keynote from a recognized thought leader (e.g., an academic, policy maker, leading journalist, or successful entrepreneur) delivering an impactful, theme-driven address.
  • Intimate roundtable discussion: A 60-minute, Chatham House Rule discussion over dinner, featuring highly structured and facilitated debate. Tables are strictly limited (5 tables maximum, 6 participants per table) with a thought leader moderating each conversation, guided by pre-set discussion points.
  • High-value networking: A focused reception hosted before and after the dinner to facilitate targeted peer connections among senior executives.

audience

Attendance at LIF salons is by invitation only and is limited to a maximum of 30 senior decision-makers from large, innovative corporations, institutions, and professional services firms.

Corporations/Institutions

  • General Counsel / Associate General Counsel
  • CFOs
  • Risk Leaders
  • Heads of Corporate Development/Strategy
  • Heads of Innovation
  • Heads of Legal Operations

Professional Services Firms

  • Partners leading AI, Digital or Transformation Practices
  • Heads of Innovation
  • MDs from financial services firms

SPONSORSHIP

Partner with The Legal Innovation Forum to engage senior legal leaders and innovators shaping the future of the industry.

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