The ALPMA + ALTACON Business of Law Summit is a premier conference uniting legal industry leaders and managers from Australia and New Zealand. Organized by the Australasian Legal Practice Management Association (ALPMA) and the Australasian Legal Technology Alliance (ALTA), this three-day event focuses on essential capabilities for building successful and sustainable legal practices.

The summit covers a range of key topics, including business model innovation, professional development, and the impact of generative AI on the legal sector. Attendees will gain insights into the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of legal practice management and technology.

In addition to informative sessions, the event offers ample networking opportunities, an expo hall featuring leading legal technology providers, and presentations from notable speakers such as strategic consultant Jordan Furlong and Olympian Jana Pittman. These elements provide a comprehensive experience for participants.

The summit is ideal for law firm leaders, decision-makers, and influencers, including managing partners, C-suite executives, practice managers, legal technology directors, HR leaders, marketing professionals, and in-house counsel. Attending this event equips professionals with the knowledge and connections necessary to navigate the evolving legal landscape effectively.

Speakers(4)

Donna McGeorge

International Keynote Speaker and Bestselling Author

Donna McGeorge is a sought-after international speaker and bestselling author of 15 books, including 'The 25 Minute Meeting', 'First 2 Hours', '1 Day Refund', 'ChatGPT Revolution', and 'Red Brick Thinking'. She helps leaders and teams cut through noise, creating space and capacity for what’s most important in their lives. Her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and on national TV.

Jana Pittman

Olympian, World Champion, and Obstetrics Registrar

Two times world champion, four times Commonwealth champion in athletics, Jana Pittman personifies resilience and determination. She transitioned from athletics to bobsledding, becoming the first woman to represent Australia in both Summer and Winter Olympic Games. Off the track, Jana completed a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Western Sydney University in 2019 and is now a 3rd year Registrar in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with a Masters of Reproductive Medicine.

Jason Clarke

International Keynote Speaker on Innovation, Creativity, and Change

Jason Clarke has been an exhibition designer, script writer, commercial event and film producer, and Creative Director of Australia’s largest multi-media production company. He has developed and taught courses in Logic, Problem Solving, and Innovation for various business schools. Since 2000, he has been a freelance thinker-for-hire, offering creative and lateral thinking services for organizations struggling to embrace innovation and change.

Jordan Furlong

Strategic Consultant, Adviser, and Legal Sector Analyst

Jordan Furlong is a strategic consultant, adviser, and legal sector analyst who studies the impact of the changing legal world on law firms and legal organizations. He advises legal leaders on business model innovation, professional development, and the impact of Generative AI, among many other issues. Jordan has addressed thousands of lawyers and legal professionals at dozens of conferences and retreats, in person and online, in North and South America, Australia, and Europe.

Event Details

Date
September 9-11, 2026
3 days
Location
🇦🇺 Sydney, Australia
Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
Pricing
Varies by tier
Audience
Law firm leaders, decision-makers, and influencers, including managing partners, C-suite executives, practice managers, legal technology directors, HR leaders, marketing professionals, and in-house counsel.
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