BLC EMEA Conference 2026

The BLC EMEA Conference 2026 is the ninth annual event organized by the Buying Legal Council, a global community dedicated to improving how corporate legal departments source and manage legal services and technology. Scheduled for November 17-18, 2026, in London, the conference aims to bring together in-house legal experts from some of Europe's largest enterprises to discuss the latest challenges and innovations in the legal ecosystem.

The 2026 conference theme, "Architecting Measurable ROI in Legal," focuses on strategies for achieving tangible returns on investment within legal departments. Key topics include transitioning from a disruption-response to a design-led approach, measuring ROI from AI and legal technology, managing cost escalation, identifying critical data and KPIs, evolving headcount and roles in legal de-risking, and setting updated expectations for outside partners. These sessions are designed to provide actionable insights for legal professionals seeking to enhance their department's performance and value.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry-leading speakers and advisors, including Rob Beard, Chief Legal and Global Affairs at Coherent Corp., Stéphanie Hamon, Global Head of Legal External Engagement at HSBC, and Daniel Winterfeldt MBE KC (Hon), Managing Director & General Counsel, EMEA & Asia at Jefferies. The conference will be held at Dentons' office in London, a world-class venue located at One Fleet Place, offering modern boardrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Networking opportunities will be abundant, with receptions and post-conference events designed to foster connections among peers and industry leaders.

This conference is ideal for in-house legal professionals, legal operations leaders, and procurement specialists who are responsible for sourcing and managing legal services and technology. Attendees will gain valuable insights into current trends, best practices, and strategies for optimizing legal spend and operations, making it a must-attend event for those looking to stay ahead in the evolving legal landscape.