The Legal Innovation & Tech Fest 2025 is a premier event dedicated to exploring the latest advancements and innovations in the legal industry. Organized by Hannover Fairs Australia, this two-day conference brings together legal professionals, technologists, and thought leaders to discuss and shape the future of legal practice.
Key topics covered at the event include the impact of generative AI on the legal profession, strategies for balancing risk and growth with limited budgets, and the evolving landscape of eDiscovery. Sessions such as "AI Beyond the Hype: Transforming Business & Work" and "Shaping the Future of eDiscovery" provide attendees with insights into emerging technologies and their applications in legal settings.
The conference features a range of networking opportunities, including panel discussions, keynote speeches, and interactive workshops. Notable speakers include Dr. Kai Riemer, Professor of Information Technology and Organisation at the University of Sydney, and Stuart Hall, President of ACEDS Australia & New Zealand. These sessions offer valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing the legal industry today.
Legal professionals, including law firm leaders, in-house counsel, and legal technologists, should attend to stay abreast of technological advancements, gain practical insights into implementing innovative solutions, and connect with peers and industry experts. The event serves as a platform for learning, collaboration, and driving change within the legal sector.
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Speakers(40)
Alexandra Vost
Senior Manager – Legal Optimisation Consulting at MinterEllison
Alexandra manages legal optimization consulting at MinterEllison, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in legal operations.
Andrea Foot
Director at Leaf Logic
Andrea directs Leaf Logic, providing consultancy services in legal technology and operations.
Andrea Tham
Head of Capability Development and Change at Gilbert + Tobin
Andrea leads capability development and change management at Gilbert + Tobin, focusing on enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Andrew De Celis
General Counsel for Product, Propositions & Sourcing at Telstra
Andrew oversees legal matters related to product development, propositions, and sourcing at Telstra.
Anna Golovsky
Executive Manager, Legal Operations & Company Secretariat at IAG & Co-Chair CLOC Australian chapter
Anna oversees legal operations and company secretariat functions at IAG, and co-chairs the Australian chapter of the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium.
Arjuna Guruge
Global Director, eDiscovery and Digital Services at Ashurst Advance
Arjuna leads eDiscovery and digital services globally at Ashurst Advance, enhancing legal service delivery through technology.
Ben Lucas
Facilitator & Mental Fitness Advocate at Gotcha4Life
Ben advocates for mental fitness and facilitates programs at Gotcha4Life, a not-for-profit foundation focused on mental health.
Ben Urdang
Head Of eDiscovery at Herbert Smith Freehills
Ben oversees eDiscovery processes at Herbert Smith Freehills, ensuring efficient management of electronic evidence.
Daniel Lord-Doyle
Founder & Co-Founder at Mary Technology
Daniel founded Mary Technology, introducing the world's first Fact Management System to streamline legal processes.
Dr Kai Riemer
Director, Sydney Executive Plus & Professor of Information Technology and Organisation at University of Sydney
Kai's expertise spans artificial intelligence, digital disruption, and the future of work, with a track record of industry-funded research and high-impact projects.
Dr. Susan Bennett
Principal at Sibenco Legal & Advisory & Founder and Executive Director InfoGovANZ
Dr. Susan leads Sibenco Legal & Advisory and founded InfoGovANZ, focusing on information governance and legal advisory services.
Emma Young
Regional Manager – APAC Electronic Data Management at DLA Piper
Emma manages electronic data management and eDiscovery processes across the Asia-Pacific region for DLA Piper.
Gulsun Demirel
Director of Marketing, ACEDS Australia & New Zealand & Manager, Customer & Community Enablement APAC at Relativity
Gulsun leads marketing for ACEDS in Australia and New Zealand and manages customer and community enablement for Relativity in the APAC region.
Ilona Meyer
General Counsel & Company Secretary at Nuix
Ilona oversees legal affairs and corporate governance at Nuix, ensuring compliance and strategic legal support.
Irene Kuo
Director, Prime Contract Management at Fluor Australia
Irene manages prime contract operations at Fluor Australia, overseeing contractual obligations and compliance.
Jane Millers
Manager, IT Training at Herbert Smith Freehills
Jane manages IT training programs at Herbert Smith Freehills, enhancing technological proficiency among legal professionals.
Jennifer Cathcart
APAC leader at NetDocuments
Jennifer leads NetDocuments' operations in the Asia-Pacific region, providing cloud-based document management solutions to legal professionals.
Kate Sherburn
Head of Legal at Who Gives A Crap
Kate leads the legal department at Who Gives A Crap, overseeing legal affairs and compliance for the company.
Katrina Gowans
Legal Operations Professional & Advisory Board Member at Centre for Legal Innovation
Katrina is a legal operations expert and serves on the advisory board of the Centre for Legal Innovation, promoting advancements in legal practice.
Lauren Dyson
Data & Technology Lead at Westpac Legal Operations
Lauren spearheads data and technology projects within Westpac's legal operations, enhancing efficiency and innovation.
Lauren Myers
Legal Operations Analyst at The University of Sydney
Lauren analyzes and optimizes legal operations at The University of Sydney, focusing on process improvements and technology integration.
Min-Kyu Jung
CEO/Co-Founder at IVO
Min-Kyu co-founded and serves as CEO of IVO, a company specializing in legal technology solutions.
Mitchell Scott
Principal Data Scientist at Consilio
Mitchell leads data science initiatives at Consilio, specializing in analytics and technology solutions for legal services.
Mollie Tregillis
Founder at Mollusc
Mollie founded Mollusc, a consultancy specializing in legal operations and technology, helping firms optimize their practices.
Nicola Stott
Advisor to the CEO at Morae
Nicola advises the CEO at Morae, focusing on strategic initiatives and business development in legal services.
Pat Datt
Senior Legal Counsel at Noumi
Pat provides senior legal counsel at Noumi, overseeing legal matters and compliance for the company.
Paula Hoctor
Principal and Workplace Investigator at Q Workplace Solutions
Paula leads Q Workplace Solutions, specializing in workplace investigations and legal consultancy.
Peter Baumann
Chief Executive Officer & Founder at ActiveNav
Peter founded ActiveNav, a company specializing in data privacy and governance solutions, helping organizations manage and protect their data.
Robyna May
Chief Information Officer at McInnes Wilson Lawyers
Robyna oversees information technology strategies at McInnes Wilson Lawyers, ensuring efficient and secure IT operations.
Ryan Cimino
Head of GenAI Operations, Asia & Australia at Herbert Smith Freehills
Ryan manages Generative AI operations in Asia and Australia for Herbert Smith Freehills, focusing on AI integration in legal services.
Sarah Jacobson
Director – Knowledge Management at MinterEllison
Sarah leads knowledge management initiatives at MinterEllison, focusing on enhancing legal service delivery through innovative knowledge practices.
Schellie-Jayne Price
Partner at Stirling & Rose
Schellie-Jayne is a partner at Stirling & Rose, specializing in legal services and client advisory.
Shaun Leisegang
General Manager | Automation, Data and AI at Tecala
Shaun manages automation, data, and AI initiatives at Tecala, driving technological advancements in legal services.
Shelvin Narayan
Director of Cyber Security at NCloudR
Shelvin leads cybersecurity initiatives at NCloudR, focusing on protecting digital assets and ensuring compliance with security standards.
Simon Kuestenmacher
Director and Co-founder at The Demographics Group
Simon presents on demographic and global trends shaping Australia today and into the future, with observations enjoyed by corporate, government, and industry audiences alike.
Steve Vamos
Author, Advisor & Former CEO at Xero, Microsoft Australia, Apple Asia Pacific
Steve has over 40 years of experience in the global technology and digital media industries, having served as CEO of Xero and held leadership roles at Microsoft and Apple.
Stuart Hall
President, ACEDS Australia & New Zealand & Principal (Discovery + Data Insights) at Control Risks
Stuart leads the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists in Australia and New Zealand and provides discovery and data insights at Control Risks.
Theo Kapodistrias
Speaker & Coach at Evergen
Theo is a speaker and coach specializing in legal technology and operations, providing insights and training to legal professionals.
Verity White
Legal Director at Checklist Legal
Verity directs legal operations at Checklist Legal, focusing on innovative legal solutions and process improvements.
Veronique Diallo
Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary at Flybuys
Veronique oversees legal affairs and corporate governance at Flybuys, ensuring compliance and strategic legal support.
Event Details
- Date
- April 9, 2025
- Location
- 🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia
- Hilton Sydney
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, thought leaders