Innovative Lawyers Global Summit
Overview
In our 21st year, the conversation around legal innovation is no longer about whether it will happen — but how far it can go. The legal profession is transforming rapidly in response to global uncertainty, accelerated AI integration, geopolitical flux, and new demands from clients, societies and emerging legal talent.
We gather the boldest minds shaping the legal world today — not to look back, but to explore what’s next. The Innovative Lawyers Global Summit 2026 moves decisively into the future. No laurels. No nostalgia. Just sharp ideas, radical perspectives and collaborative momentum to reimagine what it means to be a lawyer in 2026 and beyond.
Through focused sessions, dynamic panels, and immersive discussions, we will examine the pressures and possibilities defining the legal sector. How do legal organisations lead in a world of rising complexity? What does innovation mean when AI is table stakes? What does leadership look like in the face of polarisation, generational shifts, and climate urgency?
Join a room full of legal leaders
Discover what makes the Innovative Lawyers Summit different from all other legal events.
✓ It's a unique opportunity to mix with your peers, at one of the most prominent legal industry events. 78% of attendees are senior decision makers.
✓ 300+ delegates, speakers and sponsors joining networking breaks and gala reception on the days.
✓ Be part of the conversation with the industry’s leaders sharing insights, knowledge and plans for the crucial period ahead.
✓ FT journalism live on stage with unfiltered, agenda-setting discussions.
✓ Shake hands with top-level general counsels, chief legal officers, managing partners alongside academics and other legal thought-leaders including government figures you can't meet anywhere else.
Past speakers
Why Attend?
Immerse yourself
in a broad range of current legal topics hearing from legal leaders and innovators
Connect
in-person with some of the biggest names in the industry to learn about the latest trends, exchange ideas and build relationships
Engage
with leading industry experts through dedicated Q&A sessions and networking opportunities
Learn
from general counsel and legal leaders on how they are adapting their businesses to overcome the challenges facing the sector today
Discover
what's next for the legal industry and how best you can prepare your business for the challenges ahead
Action
new deals and strategies to help win market share
I found the content inspiring, resonated with my purpose and that of our company and hearing the insights of other leaders in law provided useful insights into our thinking on all the topics covered. The Summit as always is solid gold for anyone who wants to keep their finger of the pulse of the legal sector.
- Past Delegate
THE SUPER EARLY BIRD
IN-PERSON PASS
Gain access to in-person sessions and networking drinks. Network and connect with your peers.
£1,629
plus VAT
Super Early Bird corporate packages
Group of 3: £4,398
(Save 10% off each pass)
Group of 4: £5,734
(Save 12% off each pass)
Group of 5: £6,923
(Save 15% off each pass)
Other Events
Get in touch
Speaking Opportunities
Suzy Mayhew
suzy.mayhew@ft.com
Sponsorship Opportunities
Alex Roszkowski
alex.roszkowski@ft.com
Delegate Services
Lewis Finch
lewis.finch@ft.com
© Financial Times Live
FT Live and its journalism are subject to a self-regulation regime under the FT Editorial Code of Practice
