4th Lawtech Forum NZ

Beyond the Algorithm: Rethinking Legal Technology as Systems, People, Process, and Trust

Description

The 4th LawTech Forum NZ 2026 brings together senior legal, innovation, technology, cybersecurity, and operations leaders to explore how legal organisations can modernise in an era shaped by AI, digital transformation, and rising client expectations.

Taking place on 17 June 2026 at Park Hyatt Auckland, this forum is designed for law firms, legal departments, and the wider legal technology community. Under the theme "Beyond the Algorithm: Rethinking Legal Technology as Systems, People, Process, and Trust," the programme will focus on how firms can move beyond experimentation and turn legal technology into measurable, practical business value.

The agenda will explore the real issues facing the legal profession in 2026, including AI governance, ROI, new pricing models, client expectations, cybersecurity, organisational change, and the skills needed for the next generation of legal services.

Attendees will gain practical insight from industry experts and connect with peers across New Zealand's legal community who are leading transformation across law firms and legal teams.

What You Will Learn

  • How firms can move from AI pilots to measurable performance and real transformation
  • How to build governance frameworks for AI use in law firms
  • Ways to measure ROI and business value from legal technology investments
  • How AI is reshaping pricing models, billing structures, and service delivery
  • What clients now expect around speed, transparency, and value
  • How to keep human judgment central in an AI-enabled profession
  • How firms are managing change across people, culture, training, and wellbeing
  • The growing importance of cybersecurity, compliance, and data risk management
  • How in-house teams are adopting AI and what law firms must do to keep pace
  • The emerging roles and skills shaping the future legal workforce
  • How firms can redesign workflows, structures, and operating models for long-term success

Who Should Attend

This forum is ideal for professionals from law firms, corporate legal teams, and the wider legal sector, including:

  • CIOs, CTOs, COOs, and CDOs
  • Digital transformation and innovation leaders
  • CISOs and heads of cybersecurity
  • Legal technology directors and legal systems managers
  • Knowledge managers and litigation support professionals
  • General counsel, deputy general counsel, and legal counsel
  • Heads of legal operations and legal ops directors
  • Contract, compliance, and privacy leaders
  • Professionals involved in the technology side of a law firm or legal department

Event Information

  • Event: 4th LawTech Forum NZ
  • Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026
  • Venue: Park Hyatt Auckland
  • Address: 99 Halsey Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
  • Registration: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
  • Conference: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Networking Drinks: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual

Registration

  • Early Bird Rate: NZD 395 valid until 1 May 2026
  • Delegate Rate: NZD 695 valid after 1 May 2026
  • Solution Provider Rate: NZD 1,295.00

For special group rates, please contact george.kat@chilliiq.com.au