Get to know the speakers and sessions at ELTACon 2024 below.
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
Stephanie Fougou
Caroline Hill
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.
Alan Ragueneau
Amélie de Braux
Cédric Barthélemy
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
Chris Williams
Sébastien Bardou
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
Marco Mendola
Marcel Henri
Cyril Godet
Jose Manuel Mateo
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
Hippolyte Fouque
Jonathan Williams
Usman Mirza
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.
Grégoire Miot
Tanja Podinic
Kerry Westland
Enjoy lunch and networking with other attendees.
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
Manuel Mesquita
Jean-Rémi de Maistre
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
Margrét Anna Einarsdóttir
Pedro Tavares
Kanan Dhru
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
Robert Johnson
Sarah Ouis
Jan Stappers
Patricia Gannon
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.
Karol Valencia
Marie Potel-Saville
Ilona van Opdorp
Kanan Dhru
Eric Heng Gu
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
Paula Reichenberg
Renée Kaddouch
Hugo Ruggieri
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.
Alan Ragueneau
Martin L. Camp
Brian W Tang
Christine Blaise-Engel
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.
Bradley Collins
Ana-Maria Drăgănuță Briard
Konstantinos Anagnostopoulos
Christiana Aristidou
Marcus M. Schmitt
