In-person event
Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum 2026
Wednesday 13 May 2026 | 9 am – 1 pm HKT
JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong
Registration starts at 8:30 am
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.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
9 am – 1 pm HKT
Followed by lunch and networking
JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
88 Queensway, Admiralty
Key focus areas
The new legal operating model
How AI is becoming core legal infrastructure, shifting the profession from experimentation to enterprise‑aligned adoption.
Agentic AI and autonomous workflows
How next‑generation AI transforms drafting, research, matter management, and cross‑team collaboration.
AI ROI, governance and risk management
Measuring real business value while strengthening acceptable‑use policies, compliance, data boundaries, and defensibility.
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 am – 9 am
Registration & welcoming refreshments
9 am – 9:10 am
Welcome remarks by the chairperson
9:10 am – 9:30 am
Vision keynote
The Five Pillar Framework for ROI: 2026 the year of AI Impact
Organisations are facing two converging waves, increased regulation, and increased use of AI.
Maureen Chong
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Fireside Chat
Volatility, Opportuntiy and the new playbook for business leaders
Sumeet Chatterjee
Una Galani
10:00 am – 10:40 am
Expert panel
How Can AI & Legal Tech Deliver Real Value
From governance to execution at the enterprise level
Moderator: Stephanie Siu
Panelists: Hoi Tak Leung, David Ellis, Elsa Ho, Justen Li
10:40 am – 10:50 am
Tech spotlight
Sasa Lam, Thomas Chuang
10:50 am – 11:15 am
Morning break & refreshment
11:15 am – 11:55 am
Expert Panel
Future of the Legal Professional and the Profession
Beyond “young lawyers” — the evolution of the entire profession
Moderator: Ben Bury
Panelists: Ubaid Rehman, Kat Kukreja, Fiona McLay, Nicholas Cook
11:55 am – 12:05 pm
Tech spotlight
Thomas Chuang
12:05 pm – 12:50 pm
Expert Panel
Governance, Risk and Trust: What Legal Leaders Must Get Right in the Age of AI
From vision to measurable outcomes
Moderator: Jane Lewis, Sarah Wong
Panelists: Martin Rogers, Matthew O'Callaghan, Hayden Lau, Careen Wong
12:50 pm – 12:55 pm
Closing remarks
From Insight to Action
Rob Head
12:55 pm – 2 pm
Lunch break & networking session
*Final agenda to be confirmed
CDP has been applied for
Meet the experts
Robert Head
Senior Director, Legal Head of Hong Kong Office, Thomson Reuters
Una Galani
Asia Editor of Reuters, Breaking views, Reuters
Sarah Wong
Asia Legal Journalist, Asian Legal Business, Thomson Reuters
Thomas Chuang
AI & Legal Tech Lead, Asia, Thomson Reuters
Sasa Lam
Solutions Consultant, Thomson Reuters
Maureen Chong
Vice President
Asia Markets
Thomson Reuters
Summet Chatterjee Editor, Financial Industry and Financial Markets, Asia
Reuters
Stephanie Siu
Senior Legal Solutions Manager, APAC
Thomson Reuters
Hoi Tak Leung
Technology lawyer and Co- chair of Innovation and Technology Committee, Australia Chamber of Commerce (HK)
David Ellis
Chief Transformation Officer & Senior Consultant
Johnson Stokes & Master
Elsa Ho
Senior Legal Operations Manager
HSBC
Justen Li
General Counsel
Swire Hotels
Ubaid Rehman
PCLL Programme Director, School of Law,
City University of Hong Kong
Kat Kukreja
President of Association of Corporate Counsel
(Hong Kong Chapter)
Martin Rogers
Partner & Chair, Asia, Davis Polk & Wardwell
Matthew O'Callaghan
Asia Managing Partner
Freshfields
Ben Bury
Director
Group General Counsel
Gammon Constructions
Sonali Khemka
Editor – Hong Kong Lawyer
Thomson Reuters
Fiona McLay
Lead AI Client Advisor
Thomson Reuters Legal Australia
Nicholas Cook
Partner
Nixon Peabody CWL
Careen Wong
Founding Partner
Shum Wong & Co
Past event highlights
Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum 2026
Register your interest for a complimentary ticket
Wednesday 13 May 2026 | 9 am – 1 pm HKT
JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong