2023 Program

8:00 AM: ARRIVAL AND NETWORKING

8:45 AM: WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

9:00 AM: Strategy in an Uncertain Age

The legal world sits in a sea of changing tides. Legal buyers currently operate amidst the rise of AI, rising inflation, shifting global markets, and societal evolutions within many corporations. This keynote will discuss the key trends driving change in legal procurement for 2023 and beyond.

Block 1: The Legal Tech Boom

9:30 AM: Your Legal Technology Roadmap: What Solutions Will You Need in 2024 and Beyond?

10:00 AM: Leveraging AI in Legal Technology: The Promise v. The Reality

10:35 AM: Expert Q&A

Expert buyers and board members of the Buying Legal® Council lead this Expert Q&A.

10:45 AM: NETWORKING BREAK

Block 2: Managing Inflation in Legal Services

11:15 AM: Navigating a Turbulent Economy

11:45 AM: Strategies for Managing the Costs of Legal Services

 

12:15 PM: Expert Q&A

Expert buyers and board members of the Buying Legal® Council lead this Expert Q&A.

12:30 PM: NETWORKING LUNCHEON

Block 3: The Legal Services Market: Players, Changes, and Trends

1:30 PM: Trends & Changes in the Global Legal Services Market in 2023

2:00 PM: Defining and Executing a Legal Data Risk Management Strategy: Using the Right Solutions for the Right Needs

2:30 PM: Expert Q&A

Expert buyers and board members of the Buying Legal® Council lead this Expert Q&A.

2:45 PM: NETWORKING BREAK

Block 4: ESG / Net Zero 

3:30 PM: Practical Challenges of Meeting ESG Goals: Reaching Net Zero

4:00 PM: Using Metrics & Analytics for ESG 

 

4:30 PM: Expert Q&A

Expert buyers and board members of the Buying Legal® Council lead this Expert Q&A.

4:45 PM: NETWORKING BREAK

5:00 PM: 2023 Legal Procurement Awards

Announcing and Celebrating the Winners of the 2023 EMEA Legal Procurement Awards!

5:30 PM: Thank You and Closing

5:45 PM: NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR

Network and celebrate with your peers and colleagues, with new and old Friends! Enjoy the food and drinks.