Legal AI Conference 2018

The Legal AI Conference, held on September 18-19, 2018, in London, United Kingdom, was organized by IQPC. This event marked the world's first dedicated conference focusing on the business implications and advancements in artificial intelligence, robotic process automation (RPA), and machine learning specifically for the legal sector. It brought together leading experts to discuss how these technologies are transforming the legal industry and to explore their practical consequences.

Key topics covered during the conference included strategies to maximize profits per partner by utilizing market-leading tools, methods to reduce working hours while maintaining quality through partnerships with top solution providers, and approaches to create new markets by diversifying firm offerings with innovative legal technologies. Additionally, the event addressed strengthening firms' market approaches by integrating novel billing models and developing new ways to map return on investment (ROI) to convince stakeholders of the opportunities within AI applications.

The conference featured a lineup of notable speakers, including Rein Graat, MD and General Counsel - APAC at ING; Jon Jansen Alder, General Counsel at Simplyhealth; Anthony Kenny, Assistant General Counsel and CBS at GSK; and Christina Blacklaws, Vice President of The Law Society of England and Wales. These industry leaders shared their insights and experiences on AI implementation in the legal sector.

The event was designed for legal professionals, including general counsels, legal directors, partners, and legal technologists, who were interested in understanding and leveraging AI technologies to drive growth, efficiency, and innovation within their firms.