ELTACon 2024 Agenda

Get to know the speakers and sessions of ELTACon 2024 below.

08:15 – 09:00 Registration

Registration of Participants

9.00 - 09.50 AM Keynote Panel

Legal Titans: How Will Large Legal Players Reshape the Legal Landscape in the AI Era?

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.

Grégoire Miot

Isabel Parker

10.00 - 10.45 AM Panel

Leading a Future-Ready In-House Legal Team

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.

Amélie de Braux

Alan Ragueneau

James Donald

10.00 - 10.45 AM Panel

Law Firm Innovation Programs

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.

Konstantinos Anagnostopoulos

Henrik Wehrs

11.15 AM -12.00 PM Panel

Effectively Leading a Legal Technology Project

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.

Jon Bartman

Zohar Fisher

Catherine Bamford

Marco Mendola

11.15 AM -12.00 PM Panel

Transforming Legal Operations: The Future of Efficiency in Legal Tech

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 legal tech 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.

Leila El Gharbi

Alexander Stylianoudis

Marjorie Colas

12.10 AM -12.40 PM Keynote Panel

Cutting Through the Hype: Where is AI for Legal Going?

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.

Tanja Podinic

Grégoire Miot

12.50 -14.00 PM LUNCH BREAK

LUNCH BREAK

Enjoy lunch and networking with other attendees.

14.00 - 14.45 PM Panel

Legal Tech Startups: The Hard Thing About Hard Things

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 first-hand about the critical decisions, pivots, and strategies that helped them survive—and thrive—in a rapidly evolving industry.

Srdjan Dejanovic

Vasile Tiple

14.00-14.45 PM Panel

Legal Tech’s Role in Expanding Access to Law and Justice

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.

Holger Zscheyge

Maya Markovich

Margrét Anna Einarsdóttir

14.50-15.35 PM Panel

Future of Legal Careers

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.

Marisa Monteiro Borsboom

14.50-15.35 PM Panel

Designing the Future of Law: Innovating With Legal Design Thinking

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.

Marie Potel-Saville

Karol Valencia

16.05-16.50 PM Panel

0 to 100 for Startups

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.

Ana-Maria Drăgănuță Briard

Anna De Stefano

16.05-16.50 PM Panel

Future-Ready Legal Education: How Do You Train the Next Generation of Lawyers?

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.

Martin L. Camp

Alan Ragueneau

17.00-17.50 PM Closing keynote

European Legal Tech Landscape: Unique Insights From Across Europe

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.

Christiana Aristidou

Konstantinos Anagnostopoulos

Ana-Maria Drăgănuță Briard

18.00-19.30

Cocktails

Enjoy cocktails and network with other attendees.

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