12th December 2024 – Paris, France
For the 5th time, the European Legal Technology Association (ELTA) is hosting its annual ELTA Conference, ELTACon, this year in Paris, following highly successful successful editions in Berlin, Madrid, Tel Aviv…
ELTA is a leading voice in the legal tech industry, committed to promoting innovation and digital transformation across the legal sector in Europe. The association serves as a platform for legal professionals, tech enthusiasts, and industry experts to collaborate, exchange ideas, and drive the adoption of technology in law.
Through this conference, we bring together legal professionals, tech experts, and innovators to explore cutting-edge solutions, share knowledge, and shape the future of the legal industry. Join us at ELTAcon to connect with industry leaders, gain insights into emerging trends, and be part of the transformation driving legal technology forward!
300+
curated attendees
60+
outstanding industry experts
14
exclusive sessions
Be at the cutting edge of the future of law! Join us at ELTACon 2024 and lead the charge in transforming legal services, operations, and careers with groundbreaking tech.
Discover the latest legal tech trends and innovations that are redefining the industry. Gain the knowledge you need to stay ahead and lead the future of law.
1Network with top legal minds, innovators, and peers. Forge powerful connections that can propel your career and open doors to exciting opportunities.
2Hear from the trailblazers who are driving innovation in legal tech. Gain exclusive insights and actionable strategies directly from the experts leading the future of law.
3Be at the forefront of the industry’s transformation. Engage in meaningful discussions, share your ideas, and influence the developments that will drive the next era of legal practice.
4President @ ELTA / Global Director Business Enablement & Product Management @ Wolters Kluwer
Former practicing lawyer in the energy sector and entrepreneur, Grégoire Miot is heavily involved with legal technology for the past 10 years. Prior leading the digital activities for the legal market of an international media group, he founded a consulting firm dedicated to digital transformation for legal professionals. Grégoire Miot is currently Lead Evangelist at Wolters Kluwer and leads Business Enablement and Product Management for their Legal Software. He is a former elected Council member of the World Commerce & Contracting (ex-IACCM) for “Automation & Emerging Technologies”. He co-authored “The Legaltech Book” (Wiley – 2020) and regularly contributes as guest lecturer in law and bar schools: Paris 1 – Sorbonne (France), Paris 2 – Panthéon-Assas (France), French Bar Schools, Queen Mary University of London CCLS (UK), Swansea University (UK), Universidad del Rosario (Colombia)
Vice-President @ European Legal Tech Association & Lawyer Founder @ Legally Remote
Ana-Maria is an ambitious and driven attorney with a passion for digital and commerce business law. With over 9 years of experience in the industry, she has successfully managed her own law office - Legally Remote - since 2017, providing comprehensive legal solutions to business, digital and tech customers, ensuring legal compliance, and mitigating business risks. Ana-Maria is highly skilled in drafting and negotiating various types of agreements, such as software licensing, IT services, and NDAs, and is always up-to-date with the latest legal developments in her field. Ana-Maria holds a law degree from the prestigious University of Bucharest, Romania, and an LL.M. in International Contracts and Compliance from the renowned University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where she earned a scholarship. She also underwent a research year at the University of Nova, supported by a scholarship from Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia. Currently, and she now is enrolled in the double MBA program at Conservatoire Nationale des Arts et Metiers, Paris and Bucharest Business School, ASE, to further broaden her horizons.
Senior Vice President of AI Programs @ContractPodAi
• Results-driven lawyer and startup leader • Proven ability to lead and implement successful technology initiatives, creating bespoke tech solutions with a focus on AI. • Strategy development and implementation, change management and design thinking. • Hands-on leadership experience with a passion and drive to inspire teams to achieve tangible results.
ELTA Ambassador for Switzerland & CEO Dentons In-House Solutions Europe
Legally educated in France, the UK and the USA (LL.M. UCLA), and holder of a Ph.D. Summa cum laude, Alan Ragueneau started his career as a practicing lawyer in Big 4 and international law firms as well as visiting professor specialized in the law of new technologies. Alan Ragueneau spent close to 20 years in the legal function of large multi-national companies in the pharmaceutical, food and white goods sector where he built integrated solutions combining global legal advice, business processes and low code technology, led large cross-functional team at global and regional level and was also board member of multi-billion businesses. Alan Ragueneau created a consulting legal advisory business since 2020 in partnership with Dentons the largest law firms in the world. He has built innovative solutions for global companies to help lawyers focus on high-add value work and empower businesspeople manage legal activities autonomously and safely. He is a member of CLOC, Cercle Mont Blanc, has won Law Without Walls 2023 Spring legal innovation competition, is teaching contract engineering at HEAD law school, and has authored a paper on legal spend and collaboration in the book to be published by Liquid Legal Institute on Digital Legal Department Handbook 2023.
ELTA Ambassador for Greece & Director and Co-Founder at Athens Legal Tech
Konstantinos is an Attorney at Law with an extensive record on domestic and cross-border commercial law litigation and consulting and he serves as Director and Co-founder of Athens Legal Tech. With a background in business and law, he has also been advising tech startups on legal and growth strategy while previously has served as a co-founder of a sharing economy startup. He holds a degree in law from the Faculty of Law, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an MBA from the Skolkovo Moscow School of Management. He has also completed the Entrepreneurship; Innovation Program offered by the MIT Sloan School of Management and received additional executive education on business development from the New York University.
Board Member @European Legal Tech Association & Co-Founder @The Law Tech Consultancy
Jon has most recently been working very closely with the leadership team at a pre-seed Legal Practice Management Software solution. Looking at International expansion and employing sales teams in 10 different countries across UK, Africa, LatAm and Europe. Jon also has seven years’ experience working with many Law Firms including Mishcon de Reya and Cooley LLP, helping them with Sales and Marketing strategies and looking at tech efficiencies. Jon has previously been the founder and CEO of Money Debt and Credit and saw the company through a successful IPO and subsequently a sale to Grant Thornton. In the last 10 years Jon has also been the founder of BA Life, a Marketing Agency with offices in Istanbul, Dubai, Casablanca and Prague.
Founder and CEO @Justikal ehf. @ ELTA Ambassador for Iceland
Vice-President @European Legal Tech Association & CEO and General Counsel @MQMLEGAL
Ambassador for Portugal since 2018, is presently Board Member and chapter director of ELTA Portugal, and founder of ELTA Women in Legal tech group and the spark for the launch of ELTA academy in 2022. Marisa is a Portuguese lawyer based in the Netherlands and a legal innovator being founder and partner of MQM Legal Center in the Netherlands and Inov@legal Institute in Portugal. Part of Legal Creatives and Legal Hackers global community, she co-founded Legal Hackers The Hague and Oporto. She is a legal entrepreneur, author, lecturer and trainer and her passion is to continue working in knowledge building as she has a strong core value of focus on sustainability, inclusion and diversity.
ELTA Ambassador for UK & Legal Tech and Innovation Expert
Experienced and resilient qualified lawyer with a unique professional journey in the legal industry. Leveraging 8 years of expertise, I have successfully worked across jurisdictions and gained valuable experience in both private practice and in-house legal departments. Additionally, I had the privilege of working for a legal tech provider, utilizing AI to drive efficiencies and revolutionize legal processes. As the founder of "Beautiful Souls in Legal Tech" I have created a vibrant community that provides a safe and inclusive space for legal professionals. Through storytelling and empowerment, our community helps lawyers embrace their inner queen/royal energy, encouraging them to tap into their full potential. I am passionate about nurturing talent and fostering an environment of growth and support.
ELTA Ambassador for Serbia & CEO @ GapApp
Srdjan is a legal entrepreneur and founder of the first legal innovation and technology community and ecosystem in Serbia, with a mission to change the image of law. He is the founder & CEO at Dejanović Law & Tech (dejanoviclawandtech.com), a company which provides innovative legal and engineering services by using a special synergy between legal and technical expertise, focusing mainly on legal consulting, corporate educational programmes, legal technology software development and distribution. As part of the work group created by the Securities Commission, Srdjan actively participated in drafting the first crypto asset/blockchain law (Digital Asset Act) in Serbia and the region
Board Member @European Legal Tech Association & Managing Director @Infotropic Media
Holger Zschyege is founder and managing director of Infotropic Media, a legal publisher and legal innovation event organizer in Berlin, Germany. Holger works for over 25 years in the information services industry, serving legal, tax and business professionals. Holger is a frequent speaker at conferences, corporate trainings and university courses on the topics of legal tech and legal innovation. He’s a member of the European Legal Technology Associations since 2016 and a chapter organizer of Legal Hackers.
Senior Corporate Counsel EMEA @Proofpoint
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Expand your brand’s influence, connect with key industry players, and drive innovation by showcasing your solutions at the forefront of the legal tech revolution.
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms industries, the legal sector is on the brink of profound change. In this session, we explore how large legal firms, corporate legal departments, and major players in the industry are leveraging AI technologies to redefine legal processes, client services, and the regulatory landscape. From AI-driven contract analysis and litigation forecasting to compliance automation, these ‘Legal Titans’ are poised to influence the future of law in unprecedented ways
In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving business landscapes, in-house legal teams are under increasing pressure to be agile, innovative, and proactive. This session focuses on the real-life challenges legal leaders face as they strive to build future-ready teams capable of navigating complex regulatory environments, managing risk, and integrating cutting-edge legal technology. With insights from experienced legal executives, participants will gain practical strategies for leading their teams through digital transformation, fostering collaboration across departments, and ensuring that in-house legal functions remain not just reactive, but integral to their organizations’ strategic goals.
As the legal industry evolves, innovation is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. This session dives into how leading law firms are developing and implementing innovation programs to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market. From adopting legal technology solutions and streamlining service delivery to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, these programs are reshaping traditional legal practice.
Successfully leading a legal technology project requires more than just technical knowledge—it demands strategic vision, cross-functional collaboration, and careful change management. This session explores the real-life challenges legal professionals face when overseeing technology projects, from selecting the right tools to managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring smooth implementation.
The drive for efficiency is reshaping legal operations, with legal technology at the forefront of this transformation. In this session, we explore how cutting-edge legaltech solutions are streamlining workflows, automating routine tasks, and enabling legal teams to focus on higher-value activities. From contract lifecycle management to AI-powered document review, these innovations are revolutionizing the way legal departments and law firms operate.
Artificial intelligence is one of the most talked-about technologies in the legal sector, but separating hype from reality is critical for understanding its true potential. In this plenary session, industry thought leaders will cut through the noise and provide a clear-eyed view of where AI is genuinely heading in the legal space. From practical applications like predictive analytics and automated legal research to more speculative developments, the discussion will focus on the tangible impacts AI is already having and the opportunities it presents for the future. Attendees will leave with a realistic understanding of AI's role in legal and insights into how they can prepare their organizations to harness its full potential.
Building a successful legal tech startup is no easy feat. From navigating complex regulations to securing funding and gaining traction in a highly competitive market, legal tech founders face a unique set of challenges. In this session, startup leaders and industry veterans share their experiences and hard-earned lessons on overcoming the toughest obstacles in the legal tech space. Hear firsthand about the critical decisions, pivots, and strategies that helped them survive—and thrive—in a rapidly evolving industry.
Legal tech has the potential to break down barriers to legal services and democratize access to justice. This session explores how innovative legal technologies are closing the justice gap by making legal resources more affordable, accessible, and efficient for individuals and underserved communities. From online dispute resolution platforms to AI-driven legal assistance tools, legal tech is transforming how people interact with the law.
As technology and globalization reshape the legal landscape, the future of legal careers is undergoing a significant transformation. This session will explore the evolving skill sets, roles, and career paths that legal professionals must embrace to thrive in the years to come.
Legal design thinking is revolutionizing how legal services are delivered by focusing on user-centric innovation and problem-solving. In this session, we explore how applying design thinking principles can help reimagine legal processes, products, and services to better meet the needs of clients and the legal community
Discover how legal tech and modern legal frameworks are the secret ingredients behind any startup success! From navigating complex regulations to integrating cutting-edge technologies, this panel will dive into how legal innovations are driving growth, protecting ideas, and creating the foundation for startups to scale rapidly in a competitive environment. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a legal professional, this session is packed with insights you can't afford to miss.
As the legal profession evolves with advancements in technology and new market demands, legal education must adapt to prepare the next generation of lawyers. This session will explore the innovative approaches being used to train future lawyers, focusing on the integration of legal tech, data literacy, and interdisciplinary skills into traditional curricula.
The legal tech landscape in Europe is as diverse as the countries within it, with each region developing unique approaches to innovation, regulation, and technology adoption. In this closing plenary, thought leaders from across Europe will share key insights into the trends shaping legal tech in their regions, from cutting-edge startups to established legal institutions.
Cocktail
ELTA Members benefit from free entrance, but registration is required. The available number of tickets depends on the size of the organisation.
Tickets are subject to approval based on specific eligibility criteria.
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09:00 – 18:00
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