Having established popular Horizons legal tech & innovation conferences in New York City and London, Legaltech Hub is thrilled to announce that our third Horizons city will be Sydney in July 2026.
The 2025 events drew record-breaking attendance and brought together the brightest minds in legal technology and innovation. Attendees explored cutting-edge tools, real-world case studies, and actionable insights on responsible AI adoption, data readiness, and workflow automation — setting a new benchmark for legal tech conferences globally.
Building on that momentum, the 2026 Sydney LTH Horizons Conference will showcase the most forward-thinking technologies and solutions in the market. Expect deep-dive sessions on emerging tools, practical implementation stories, and expert guidance on overcoming adoption and change management challenges.
LTH conferences are known for delivering high-quality content and networking opportunities for a high return on a famously small investment. The 2026 conference will be no exception, featuring extremely affordable early bird pricing. Tickets will go fast — secure your spot now and join us in Sydney for our most dynamic and global event yet!
Who Should Attend
Innovation, IT, KM and digital transformation leaders, GCs, AGCs, CLOs, legal ops professionals.
Who You'll Learn From
Expert speakers will come from top law firms, corporate legal departments and AI solution providers.
The 2025 events drew record-breaking attendance and brought together the brightest minds in legal technology and innovation. Attendees explored cutting-edge tools, real-world case studies, and actionable insights on responsible AI adoption, data readiness, and workflow automation — setting a new benchmark for legal tech conferences globally.
Building on that momentum, the 2026 Sydney LTH Horizons Conference will showcase the most forward-thinking technologies and solutions in the market. Expect deep-dive sessions on emerging tools, practical implementation stories, and expert guidance on overcoming adoption and change management challenges.
LTH conferences are known for delivering high-quality content and networking opportunities for a high return on a famously small investment. The 2026 conference will be no exception, featuring extremely affordable early bird pricing. Tickets will go fast — secure your spot now and join us in Sydney for our most dynamic and global event yet!
Who Should Attend
Innovation, IT, KM and digital transformation leaders, GCs, AGCs, CLOs, legal ops professionals.
Who You'll Learn From
Expert speakers will come from top law firms, corporate legal departments and AI solution providers.
Location
12-Micron,
Tower 1, Level 2/100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia
Tower 1, Level 2/100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia
Date & Time
Thursday, 30 July, 2026, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (drinks to follow until 6PM)
2025 NYC Agenda (to get the gist - 2026 Sydney agenda coming soon)
Thanks to our 2026 headline sponsor
8:30 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Coffee
Greet old friends, start to make new ones and meet our solution partners
9:00 AM
Welcome & Housekeeping
Chris Ford, CMO and Co-Founder, Legaltech Hub and the MC for the event, opens the day
9:15 AM
Keynote: Jae Um - “The Price Also Rises”
We’re in peak hype about AI in legal. The headlines mostly focus on efficiency gains and cost savings, with firms and vendors in a race to win innovation by press release.
The real story is more complicated and far more interesting. In this keynote, legal market strategist Jae Um blends field-sourced analysis with macro trends to tease out what AI is actually doing to legal economics:
In short, the AI transition in legal is about more money, more feelings. This is a session about the cold, hard economics and the very messy feelings that drive disruption and reconstruction, and what the coming market dislocations mean for the firms, platforms, and people trying to stay relevant.
The real story is more complicated and far more interesting. In this keynote, legal market strategist Jae Um blends field-sourced analysis with macro trends to tease out what AI is actually doing to legal economics:
- Why Big Law rates won’t fall as pricing power shifts
- What AI deployment at scale means for unit & pyramid economics in legal business
- How winning firms will deploy AI capabilities and configure innovation teams to achieve new heights in revenue & profit
In short, the AI transition in legal is about more money, more feelings. This is a session about the cold, hard economics and the very messy feelings that drive disruption and reconstruction, and what the coming market dislocations mean for the firms, platforms, and people trying to stay relevant.
9:50 AM
Panel: Value and Power in Legal Service Dynamics of the Future
Speakers: Oz Benamram, Founder, Strategic Knowledge & Innovation Legal Leaders’ Summit ("SKILLS") & Carla Swansburg, Chief Executive Officer, ClearyX
In this panel, legal experts and thought leaders explore how the value of legal services will be determined in the future, exploring the power dynamics as clients become more sophisticated in their use of AI, the shift in pricing dynamics as productivity gains become more apparent, and how ALSPs, regulatory changes, and other competitive market forces are likely to play into the legal market.
In this panel, legal experts and thought leaders explore how the value of legal services will be determined in the future, exploring the power dynamics as clients become more sophisticated in their use of AI, the shift in pricing dynamics as productivity gains become more apparent, and how ALSPs, regulatory changes, and other competitive market forces are likely to play into the legal market.
10:20AM
Lightning Talk: “The Singularity: Should Legal be Preparing for AGI?”
20 min fireside chat followed by guided discussion.
10:50 AM
Speed Demos
Short, practical demonstrations of technology solutions that are changing the way law is practiced.
11:15 AM
Morning Break
11:40 AM
Panel – Turning Data into Knowledge in the Age of AI
Speakers: Kate Simpson, Client Engagement - KM & Innovation Strategy - LegalTech & Digital Enablement, Rawia Ashraf, Thomson Reuters, Head of Product, CoCounsel Transactional and GCO, Lisa Kautz, Manager, Knowledge Applications at K&L Gates & Elizabeth Wilkinson, Director of Knowledge and Innovation, Paul Weiss
Moderator: Nikki Shaver, CEO, Legaltech Hub
Moderator: Nikki Shaver, CEO, Legaltech Hub
12:15 pM
Lightning Talk: Anusia Gillespie – Soul Toll: How to Protect Your Well-Being When You’re at Risk of Burn-Out
Speaker: Anusia Gillespie, Enterprise Lead, vLex
15 minute fireside chat followed by discussion
15 minute fireside chat followed by discussion
12:40 pM
Speed Demos
Short, practical demonstrations of technology solutions that are changing the way law is practiced.
1:00 pM
Lunch & Networking
2:00 pM
AI Governance and Compliance: Workshop
Coordinated by: Nam Nguyen, Co-founder, Truth Systems, Nikki Shaver, Co-Founder and CEO of Legaltech Hub, Cheryl Wilson Griffin, VP of Vendor Advisory, Stephanie Wilkins, Director of Content, Legaltech Hub, Alex Mac, Co-founder Truth Systems, Christian Lang, CEO and Founder of Lega & Dan Quintas, Product Management Executive, Airia
AI regulations are regionally fragmented and complex. Client terms around use of AI are inconsistent. Firm policy around AI use has to enshrine these and ensure responsible use of AI, reflecting professional obligations, acceptable use guidelines, and ethical standards. In circumstances where firms are piloting and deploying a multitude of AI platforms, how can they develop appropriate policies for use and ensure compliance across their entire portfolio? In this one-hour workshop, participants will be provided with frameworks and insights that will help them develop policies and procedures around AI governance.
AI regulations are regionally fragmented and complex. Client terms around use of AI are inconsistent. Firm policy around AI use has to enshrine these and ensure responsible use of AI, reflecting professional obligations, acceptable use guidelines, and ethical standards. In circumstances where firms are piloting and deploying a multitude of AI platforms, how can they develop appropriate policies for use and ensure compliance across their entire portfolio? In this one-hour workshop, participants will be provided with frameworks and insights that will help them develop policies and procedures around AI governance.
2:45 pM
Bubble? What Bubble?
Speaker: Scott Mozarsky, Co-CEO and Managing Director at JEGI LEONIS
Special presentation by one of the industry’s most prominent investment bankers on the state of funding in the market and whether it’s sustainable, or we’re experiencing a blip.
Special presentation by one of the industry’s most prominent investment bankers on the state of funding in the market and whether it’s sustainable, or we’re experiencing a blip.
3:05 pM
Speed Demos
Short, practical demonstrations of technology solutions that are changing the way law is practiced.
3:25 pM
Afternoon Break
3:45 pM
The Great Procurement Debate: What Buyers Want, What Sellers Need
Sell-side: Farah Gasmi, Co-Founder and CPO, Dioptra; Daniel Porus, Chief Commercial Officer, Legatics & Amit Shemesh, Strategy and Partnerships, Darrow
Buy-side: Ilona Logvinova, Director of Practice Innovation, Cleary Gottlieb; Kay Kim, Chief Practice Innovation Officer, Paul Hastings; Keli Whitnell, Director of Firm Intelligence (formerly Troutman Pepper).
This is one of LTH's Mosaic Discussions, during which we showcase different perspectives on the same issue. In this instance, vendors in the industry put forward their pain-points from selling to law firms, and law firm buyers respond with the pain-points they experience during procurement. Stephanie Wilkins will moderate this discussion, delving for insights across the spectrum that will allow for practical takeaways on how to improve the legal tech procurement process for everyone
Buy-side: Ilona Logvinova, Director of Practice Innovation, Cleary Gottlieb; Kay Kim, Chief Practice Innovation Officer, Paul Hastings; Keli Whitnell, Director of Firm Intelligence (formerly Troutman Pepper).
This is one of LTH's Mosaic Discussions, during which we showcase different perspectives on the same issue. In this instance, vendors in the industry put forward their pain-points from selling to law firms, and law firm buyers respond with the pain-points they experience during procurement. Stephanie Wilkins will moderate this discussion, delving for insights across the spectrum that will allow for practical takeaways on how to improve the legal tech procurement process for everyone
4:15 pM
The Real ROI of GenAI
Speaker: Ed Sohn, Chief Product officer and General Counsel, Lumio, Damien Riehl, VP Solutions Champion at vLex & Monet Fauntleroy, Managing Director, Practice Client Services and Innovation at Winston Strawn LLP
Industry insiders discuss the shift from pure productivity gains to true value from GenAI, with case studies that offer insights into achieving real ROI from your AI initiatives.
Industry insiders discuss the shift from pure productivity gains to true value from GenAI, with case studies that offer insights into achieving real ROI from your AI initiatives.
4:45 pM
Speed Demos
Short, practical demonstrations of technology solutions that are changing the way law is practiced.
5:00 pM
Closing Remarks & Cocktail Reception until 6pm
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About the Organisers
Legaltech Hub (founded by Nikki Shaver and Jeroen Plink) is a leading legaltech advisory and insights firm.
Nikki Shaver
Co-Founder and CEO of Legaltech Hub;
Formerly Managing Director of Knowledge
and Innovation at Paul Hastings
Formerly Managing Director of Knowledge
and Innovation at Paul Hastings
Jeroen Plink
Co-Founder and COO of Legaltech Hub;
Formerly CEO of Practical Law US; Board member
Formerly CEO of Practical Law US; Board member
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