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

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

NORTH AMERICA

ATLANTA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026

NEW YORK
CITY

OCTOBER 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.

NOVEMBER 18, 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.

For inquiries, contact christopher@adbinsights.com

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