Legal Innovation Summit 2025

When:  Aug 28, 2025 from 08:00 to 16:45 (EET)

Johannesburg   |   28 August 2025   |   Hybrid Access

Shaping the Future of Law Through Innovation, Leadership & Technology

Theme: Innovation | Leadership | Technology
  
The legal industry in Africa is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancement, shifting economic forces, and evolving regulatory expectations. At the same time, African organisations, law firms, and regulators are uniquely positioned to leapfrog into next-generation legal solutions, with innovation grounded in local realities and scalable across jurisdictions.
 
The Legal Innovation Summit 2025 provides a powerful platform to exchange knowledge, gain practical insights, and equip legal professionals with the tools, networks, and strategies needed to remain relevant, efficient, and future-ready.
  
 

What to Expect

Opening Keynote: Professor Richard Susskind (joining virtually from the UK)
A globally recognised authority on legal innovation and AI, Professor Susskind will deliver a keynote titled "The Future of Law: Global Trends, Local Impact", offering insights to think boldly about the future of legal services in a world shaped by AI and digital transformation.
 
AI in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges & Governance
What does meaningful AI adoption look like in African legal systems? This session unpacks real-world examples from law firms, financial institutions, and public bodies across the continent.
 
Technology & Legal Delivery
Learn how in-house legal teams and law firms are integrating digital tools to enhance service delivery, streamline operations, and support enterprise transformation.
 
Cybersecurity, Data & Ethics
From data protection to responsible AI, explore what legal leaders must prioritise in a digital-first, hyper-connected future.
 
Legal as a Strategic Partner
Explore how legal teams across sectors are aligning legal strategy with business objectives, shifting from support functions to value creators, and delivering measurable impact across the enterprise.
 
Whether you’re in-house, law firm, policymaker, or legal tech, this Summit is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and co-design the future of Africa’s legal landscape.
  
 
 

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Location

The Empire – Conference and Events Venue
16 Empire Rd
Parktown
Johannesburg, 2193