9 Legal Tech Conferences to Attend in 2026-2027
Legal tech conferences are where the field moves forward—new tools get debated, regulations get unpacked, and the people shaping legal practice show up in one room. If you're deciding where to spend your time and budget, I've pulled together the best conferences worth putting on your calendar.
Best Legal Tech Conferences Shortlist
Here's my shortlist of the best legal tech conferences I think are worth attending in 2026-2027:
- ILTACON 2026 - Nashville, TN (August 23-27, 2026)
- Australian Legal Technology Association (ALTA) Summit - Geelong, Australia (September 9-11, 2026)
- Legal Geek Conference - London, UK (October 14-15, 2026)
- Clio Cloud Conference 2027 - Boston, MA (October 26-27, 2026)
- Future Lawyer Week USA - Boston, MA (October 28-29, 2026)
- Legal Innovators UK 2026 - London, UK (November 4-5, 2026)
- Legaltech New York 2027 - New York City, NY (March 1-3, 2027)
- British Legal Technology Forum 2027 - London, UK (March 9, 2027)
- Europe Asia Conference 2027 - Politano, Italy (June 26-July 3, 2027)
Find more details about each conference below.
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Best Legal Tech Conferences of 2026-2027
Below are my summaries of the best legal tech conferences that made it onto my shortlist. My reviews offer a look at each event’s dates, location, pricing, and unique offerings.
1. ILTACON 2026 - Nashville, TN (August 23-27, 2026)
- Dates: August 23-27, 2026
- Location: Gaylord Opryland
- Pricing: From $2,999-$3,999
- Social Media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
ILTACON is the International Legal Technology Association's flagship annual conference, organized by ILTA. It's built for legal technology professionals across law firms and corporate legal departments, drawing 1,600+ attendees. Keynotes for 2026 feature Jim Abbott and Dr. Kevin Fong OBE.
Why attend? ILTACON's 84 sessions are peer-created and peer-led—built from 400+ community-submitted ideas. You'll get hands-on training, panel discussions, and access to 100+ legal tech vendors in the exhibit hall, including the Startup Hub showcasing emerging tools. It's one of the most practitioner-focused events in legal tech.
2. Australian Legal Technology Association (ALTA) Summit - Geelong, Australia (September 9-11, 2026)
- Dates: September 9-11, 2026
- Location: Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
- Pricing: From $749-$1999
- Social Media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
The ALPMA Summit + ALTACON is Australasia's leading practice management and legal tech conference, run jointly by ALPMA and ALTA. It draws law firm leaders, legal ops, and in-house counsel from across Australia and New Zealand. Keynotes include Jordan Furlong, Jana Pittman, and Donna McGeorge.
Why attend? This is the only conference in the region that merges legal practice management with legal technology under one roof. Sessions span AI adoption, pricing, wellbeing, and firm leadership—with pre-conference workshops and social functions rounding out a fully immersive three-day experience built for senior legal professionals.
3. Legal Geek Conference - London, UK (October 14-15, 2026)
- Dates: October 14-15, 2026
- Location: The Old Truman Brewery
- Pricing: From £850-£1,750
- Social Media: LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Legal Geek Conference is Europe's largest legal tech event, drawing 5,000+ attendees from 65+ countries. Organized by Legal Geek and held annually in London since 2015, speakers for 2026 include Shruti Ajitsaria (A&O Shearman) and Christian Bartsch (Bird & Bird).
Why attend? With a festival-style format at The Old Truman Brewery, Legal Geek stands out for its energy and breadth—250+ speakers across TED-style talks, roundtables, silent disco sessions, and live demos. Side events like karaoke and paint & sip make networking genuinely fun. In-house teams can apply for a free ticket.
4. Clio Cloud Conference 2027 - Boston, MA (October 26-27, 2026)
- Dates: October 26-27, 2026
- Location: Hynes Convention Center
- Pricing: $1,899
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram
Clio Cloud Conference (ClioCon) is the world's largest legal conference, run annually by Clio since 2012. It draws thousands of legal professionals and features keynote speakers Ethan Mollick (Wharton AI researcher), Malcolm Gladwell, and Clio CEO Jack Newton.
Why attend? ClioCon is built for law firms of every size, with 10 content tracks, 8 industry workshops, 90+ vendors, and 20+ networking sessions. Unique perks—a puppy lounge, Clio After Dark, the legendary Wrap Party, and catered meals—make it a full-firm experience, not just a conference.
5. Future Lawyer Week USA - Boston, MA (October 28-29, 2026)
- Dates: October 28-29, 2026
- Location: Ropes & Gray Offices
- Pricing: Free
- Social Media: LinkedIn
Future Lawyer Week USA is an invite-only summit run by Cosmonauts for 300+ senior legal leaders. Held annually in Boston, it dedicates Day 1 to law firm challenges and Day 2 to corporate counsel teams, with 45+ speakers including Bridget M. McCormack (AAA) and Moya Novella (IBM).
Why attend? The split-day format is what sets this apart—you can choose the track most relevant to your role. With curated networking, panel discussions, fireside chats, and hands-on workshops, it's an intimate, high-signal event for East Coast legal leaders focused on AI adoption and legal ops transformation.
6. Legal Innovators UK 2026 - London, UK (November 4-5, 2026)
- Dates: November 4-5, 2026
- Location: The Minster Building
- Pricing: Free (approved law firm and in-house leaders)
- Social Media: LinkedIn
Legal Innovators UK is an annual legal tech conference chaired by Richard Tromans (Artificial Lawyer). It draws 1,000+ legal professionals from law firms, in-house teams, and legal ops. Past speakers include Ben Allgrove (Baker McKenzie) and Anton Carniaux (ex-Microsoft).
Why attend? The two-day format splits into a Private Practice Day and an In-House Day, so you can focus on what's most relevant to your role. With 60+ speakers, 15+ exhibitors, and 4 training sessions, it covers AI, legal ops, and litigation tech—making it one of the UK's most focused legal innovation events.
7. Legaltech New York 2027 - New York City, NY (March 1-3, 2027)
- Dates: March 1-3, 2027
- Location: Javits Center
- Pricing: From $245-$1,795
- Social Media: LinkedIn
Legaltech New York (Legalweek) is organized by ALM Global and draws 10,000+ legal professionals, tech innovators, and business leaders from 51 countries. With 400+ speakers and 100+ sessions, it's one of the largest legal tech events in the world.
Why attend? If you want a single event that covers the full spectrum of legal tech, this is it. The three-day conference features keynotes, panels, and an exhibit hall with hundreds of vendors—giving you a rare chance to benchmark tools, meet clients, and hear from top practitioners all in one place.
8. British Legal Technology Forum 2027 - London, UK (March 9, 2027)
- Dates: March 9, 2027
- Location: Old Billingsgate
- Pricing: Starts at £495 + VAT
- Social Media: LinkedIn, Facebook
Organized by Netlaw Media, BLTF is Europe's leading legal tech conference for CXOs, senior legal IT executives, and in-house leaders. Past speakers include Prof. Richard Susskind OBE, Mo Gawdat (Google X), and Michael Castle (Deloitte Legal). 1,500 attendees turned out in 2024, with 70+ expert speakers across the day.
Why attend? Six presentation stages and 500+ square metres of exhibition space host multi-stream sessions, keynotes, panel discussions, and demos from 90+ leading tech suppliers. The focus is squarely on the systems, strategies, and platforms shaping law firms for the next decade.
9. Europe Asia Conference 2027 - Positano, Italy (June 26 - July 3, 2027)
- Dates: June 26-July 3, 2027
- Location: Grand Hotel Tritone
- Pricing: Starts at $1,695
- Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn
The Europe Asia Conference 2027 is organized by CPE Conferences and brings together legal, medical, and academic professionals for CPD-focused sessions in a scenic international setting. The multi-day format blends structured learning with cultural immersion on Italy's Amalfi Coast.
Why attend? Sessions run for a minimum of four days at four hours each, delivering serious CPD alongside structured networking events. The intimate, cross-disciplinary format means you'll connect with legal, medical, and academic peers in a way that broader legal tech conferences rarely offer—all set against the backdrop of Positano.
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