In-person event

AI & Legal Tech Forum 2026

Leading the future of legal work: AI, automation & agentic innovation

The Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum 2026 brings together leading minds from across law firms, corporate legal teams, and cross functional departments to explore how AI is reshaping the legal operating model at its core. As GenAI evolves into autonomous, agentic workflows and deep research capabilities redefine legal analysis, the profession stands at a pivotal moment: AI is no longer a tool — it is becoming legal infrastructure.

This year’s forum examines how legal professionals can navigate this shift with confidence. From mastering research literacy and evaluating ROI to building defensible governance frameworks and aligning enterprise strategy, attendees will gain a grounded, practical roadmap for scaling AI responsibly. Discover how these technologies enable lawyers to elevate judgment, deliver strategic value, and lead their organisations through this era of rapid reinvention. The 2026 program highlights the essential skills, insights, and leadership approaches needed to thrive in an AI-powered legal world.

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Wednesday, 13 May 2026

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9:00 am – 01:00 pm HKT
Followed by lunch and networking

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JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, 88 Queensway, Admiralty

Key focus areas:

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The new legal operating model

How AI is becoming core legal infrastructure, shifting the profession from experimentation to enterprise‑aligned adoption.

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Agentic AI and autonomous workflows

How next‑generation AI transforms drafting, research, matter management, and cross‑team collaboration.                                           

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AI ROI, governance and risk management       

Measuring real business value while strengthening acceptable‑use policies, compliance, data boundaries, and defensibility.​

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Strategic legal leadership in an AI‑transformed workplace

Preparing firms and corporate legal teams to lead cultural change, talent development, and sustainable innovation.​

Agenda

8:30 – 9:00

Registration & welcoming refreshments

9:00 – 9:10

Welcome remarks by the chairperson

9:10 – 9:20

Vision keynote

9:20 – 9:45

Executive dialogue

9:45 – 10:25

Expert panel

10:25 – 10:35

Tech spotlight

10:35 – 11:05

Morning break & refreshment

11:05 – 10:45

Panel

11:45 – 12:00

Tech spotlight

12:00 – 12:40

Panel

12:40 – 12:45

Closing remarks

12:45 – 14:00

Lunch break & networking session

*Final agenda to be confirmed

Meet the experts

Rob Head

Robert Head
Senior Director, Legal Head of Hong Kong Office
Thomson Reuters

Una Galani

Una Galani
Asia Editor of Reuters Breaking views
Reuters

Sarah Wong

Sarah Wong
Asia Legal Journalist
Asian Legal Business
Thomson Reuters

Thomas Chuang

Thomas Chuang
AI & Legal Tech Lead
Asia Thomson Reuters

Sasa Lam

Sasa Lam
Solutions Consultant
Thomson Reuters

*Full speaker line up to be confirmed​

Past event highlights

Two speakers seated on stage in front of a large event screen during a discussion at a Thomson Reuters Legal Tech forum.
Two speakers seated on stage in front of a large event screen during a discussion at a Thomson Reuters Legal Tech forum.
Panel of experts seated on stage under a banner titled “Managing changing client expectations” at a conference event.
Panel of experts seated on stage under a banner titled “Managing changing client expectations” at a conference event.
Presenter standing at a podium delivering remarks at the Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum 2025.
Presenter standing at a podium delivering remarks at the Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum 2025.
Chairperson delivering welcome remarks onstage with a large presentation screen behind, addressing an audience at the Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum.
Chairperson delivering welcome remarks onstage with a large presentation screen behind, addressing an audience at the Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum.
Event attendees serving themselves food at a buffet during a conference networking break.
Event attendees serving themselves food at a buffet during a conference networking break.
Speaker presenting onstage to an audience during a session on building the future of legal technology.
Speaker presenting onstage to an audience during a session on building the future of legal technology.
Speaker at a podium addressing attendees at the Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum 2025.
Speaker at a podium addressing attendees at the Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum 2025.
Panel of experts seated onstage under a banner discussing proving ROI and the business case for legal technology.
Panel of experts seated onstage under a banner discussing proving ROI and the business case for legal technology.

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