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Opening address
The need for adaptation in an ever-changing legal world
Drawing on a rich career as a barrister, judicial officer and now President of the Australian Law Reform Commission, the Honourable Justice Mordy Bromberg will talk to the accelerating pace of change in the world and the legal profession.
Reflecting on the enduring and fundamental principles that law reformers and other legal professionals can rely on, Justice Bromberg will discuss the lessons he's taken away from law reform, in a world where change is the only constant.
Reflecting on our relationship with AI
Today, AI is making the impossible possible. But it wasn’t long ago that AI was still a distant dream.
To better understand how AI will impact our professions, it’s important to understand how AI will change our behaviour as humans.
Silvio Giorgio is one of our nation's most respected AI leaders. He's acutely aware of the transformative power of AI, having led the data and intelligence functions at both Coles and REA Group.
In his address, Silvio asks fundamental questions of our relationship with AI – the answers to which will have deep ramifications for how we may approach designing our future as lawyers.
Morning tea
Geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation, and escalating global conflicts have made uncertainty a business reality. For Australian firms, this volatility is flowing directly into client demands. In this session, our panellists will examine how global instability is informing client expectations, explore the regulatory challenges facing corporate Australia, and unpack strategic priorities for firms in the year ahead.
AI and automation promise to transform legal work – but to realise this assurance, firms must move from experimentation to execution. In this session, our panellists will filter the noise to expose where technology is driving real operational change, where it’s falling short, and what’s required to successfully integrate new tools at scale. From data strategy to ethical risk, we’ll explore how firms are navigating adoption, safeguarding their reputation, and positioning themselves for an automated and integrated future.
Technology is reshaping not just how law is practised, but how law firms operate, compete, and lead. In this session, our panellists will examine how business models are evolving in response to new client demands, market pressures, and the realities of a changing workforce. From talent strategy to client experience, we’ll explore what it takes to build responsive, capable teams, and create enduring value in a rapidly shifting legal landscape.
A data breach drama: AI-enabled lawyers to the rescue!
Join Ziggy Cheng and Tyrilly Csillag for an engaging data breach simulation. Watch as AI-powered lawyers become heroes, using Thomson Reuters' Legal Tech solutions – CoCounsel, Practical Law, and Westlaw – to navigate the drama and, with audience help, rescue the day! This interactive session will demonstrate how cutting-edge, content-driven AI transforms legal responses and minimises business risk in real-time, and will also include vital practical insights from our experience working across the industry, and global insights from our latest exclusive market trend reports.
Risk, resilience, and leadership in the face of the unknown
From perilous cave rescues to global humanitarian efforts, Dr Richard Harris has faced extreme environments where decision-making carries life-or-death consequences. In this keynote address, Richard reflects on the intersection of courage, accountability, and leadership - principles that resonate just as deeply in a courtroom or boardroom as they do beneath the surface of the earth. You’ll leave with a better idea of what it takes to build mental resilience and lead with courage and transparency in high-stakes environments.
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