The future of law starts now.
Early BirdTicket prices until 18 OctoberThe congress festival for legal tech and AI. Law firms, legal departments, the judiciary, public administration and providers take law and digitalisation further in practice.
- Date
- Venue
- HCC Hannover, Eilenriedehalle
Law powered by innovation
Congress, exhibition, technology experience and networking in one day in Hannover.
Expected in 2026
- Participants expected
- 1,000+
- Exhibitors & Partners
- 60+
- Speakers & Experts
- 100+
Topics
Seven topics that are changing the law
From agentic legal AI to the legal tech market in 2027: the programme follows seven topic clusters – with a focus on practice, regulation and business models.
All topics at a glance- 01Agentic Legal AI & Document IntelligenceAI Agents and Document ProcessesAI agents and intelligent document processes are fundamentally transforming legal work. The Summit showcases concrete applications for research, contract analysis, document creation and knowledge management – practical, efficient and of high quality.
- 02AI Governance, Compliance & Regulatory IntelligenceRules, Control, ResponsibilityThe use of AI requires clear rules, control and responsibility. The focus is on AI governance, compliance, data protection, professional law, liability issues and regulatory requirements for the safe use of Legal AI.
- 03Digital Justice, Democracy & Access to JusticeJudiciary and Access to LawDigital justice and Legal Tech can make access to law simpler, faster and more citizen-friendly. The Summit brings together the judiciary, public administration, Legal Tech providers and practitioners.
- 04Cybersecurity, Data Rooms & Sovereign Legal AISecure Data, Sovereign AILegal work requires secure data, confidentiality and resilient infrastructure. The focus is on cybersecurity, secure data rooms, cloud strategies and sovereign AI solutions for the legal market.
- 05Legal Ops, Transformation & Business ModelsProcesses and Business ModelsLegal Tech is more than technology. It is about processes, organisation, efficiency and new business models. The Summit shows how law firms and legal departments are putting transformation into practice.
- 06Talent, Culture & Future SkillsJob Profiles and CompetenciesAI and Legal Tech are transforming job profiles, roles and competencies in the legal market. The focus is on future skills, new career paths, professional development and cultural change in law firms, legal departments and organisations.
- 07Startups, Investment & Legal Tech Market 2027Market, Startups, InvestmentThe Legal Tech market is growing dynamically. The Summit showcases new solutions, startups, investment trends and business models – with a view to the key developments towards 2027.
Programme · 3 December
A day of knowledge, exchange and inspiration
- from 09:00Doors open & arrivalRegistration, coffee and initial networking in the expo.
- 09:30Opening & KeynotesOpening and strategic impulses from law, technology and business.
- 11:00Panels, Workshops & Deep DivesParallel formats across the seven theme clusters.
- 13:00Expo, Solution Hub & Speed DatingLunch break with exhibition, live demos and 1:1 matchmaking.
- 14:30Pitch Trophy & Legal Fight ClubStart-ups pitching – compact, creative, hands-on.
- 17:30Closing KeynoteOutlook and synthesis of the key insights.
- from 20:00Aftershow Networking EventDinner, music and networking for the industry.
Stages and sessions are being added to the final schedule on an ongoing basis.
Format · Industry meeting point in the evening
Aftershow Networking Event
Networking that continues. Dinner, music, drinks and encounters with people from law, technology and business – the perfect setting to deepen conversations, make contacts and round off the Summit together.
Evening Programme · Summit 2025
Speakers 2026
Insights from leading minds
Elisabeth L'OrangeAI: The Inflection PointKeynote Speech
Prof. Christian SolmeckeLawyer for Media Law and IT Law as well as Partner at the law firm WILDE BEUGER SOLMECKEAI in Practice/Law Firm
Dr. Melanie Epe QuarchCompliance Counsel for Sanctions & Export Control and AI at RWE AG and Chairwoman of the Women in AI Network
Olaf LiesMinister-President of Lower SaxonyDigital Justice, Democracy & Access to Justice
Prof. Dr. Florian OffergeltKnowledge Architect | Managing Partner quantics plus | Professor of Organizational Knowledge Management and LeadershipPanel
Kim KleinertLawyer at LUTZ | ABEL & Specialist Lawyer for Employment LawSocial Media and the Legal Profession
Anke PörksenState Secretary for Digitalisation Anke Pörksen
Dr. Kerstin BäckerPartner at LAUSEN | Law at the intersection of AI, copyright and media lawTalk or workshop
Henning SchröderPresident of the Niedersächsischer Anwalt- und Notarverband e.V.
Prof. Dr. Johanna WenckebachIn-house Counsel at IG Metall & Professor of Labour Law, University of LabourChief Legal Counsel of IG Metall; panel on co-determination – only available until 2 p.m.
Anisja PorschkeFounder, CPO @ AI ClubSpeech / Panel
Dr. Jacob WendeAML Expert I Founder & CEO at Regpit I Speaker I Author I Editor-in-Chief GWuR
Dentons Europe (Germany) GmbH & Co. KGSebastian WülbeckPartner – Energy & Technology
Sarah LeischelVenture Lead at 1763X · Strategic Foresight, Venture Capital & Venture Building
Lara FriedrichsDr. Lara Friederichs
Leuphana UniversitätProf. Dr. Markus AbrahamJunior Professor
Eva PottkämperBuilding Markets, Communities and Partnerships for Legal AI.
Exhibitors & partners
Be present where the future of law takes shape
Advisory Board
The expert board for topics, formats and strategic development
DIRO AGPia BolligLawyer & Board Member of an international law firm network
Join GmbHAlexander GrögerProduct Manager LEDOX365
ONYSTLukas PagelLegal Tech founder and entrepreneur- BRYTEREva PottkämperGrowth & Community Manager for BEAMON AI
REITER MEDIASu ReiterFounder of Reiter Media and legalnerd
NoerrVictoria Rosendahl, LL.M. (McGill)Lawyer, M&A and Private Equity
Oviva AGAlicia UrbanLegal Counsel Operations
Format · Matchmaking
Business Speed Dating
Kick off new partnerships in 1:1 sessions – with law firms, companies, start-ups and service providers.
The web app makes networking easy to plan: find the right contacts, arrange meetings and connect with the people who matter.
Review 2025
That was the
2025 Summit
- Participants
- 800+
- Speakers
- 110
- Exhibitors
- 35
Tickets
Be there when the future of law meets
- Fair Only Ticket
- Access to the Exhibitor Expo
- Includes Aftershow Networking Event
- Includes All-Day Catering
regular price €249, early bird price €199 - Regular Ticket
- Solution Hubs
- Masterclasses
- Workshops
- Certificate of Attendance under § 15 FAO
- Includes Aftershow Networking Event
- Includes All-Day Catering
regular price €499, early bird price €399 - Complete Ticket
- Solution Hubs
- Masterclasses
- Workshops
- Certificate of Attendance under § 15 FAO
- Includes Aftershow Networking Event
- Includes Hotel Overnight Stay
- Includes All-Day Catering
regular price €679, early bird price €549 - Students & Public AuthoritiesProof Required
- Solution Hubs
- Masterclasses
- Workshops
- Certificate of Attendance under § 15 FAO
- Includes Aftershow Networking Event
- Includes All-Day Catering
Early bird prices only until 18 October 2026 – after that the regular prices (struck through) apply.
Visit
- Date
- Admission
- from 09:00
- Venue
- HCC – Hannover Congress Centrum
Eilenriedehalle - Address
- Theodor-Heuss-Platz 1–3
30175 Hannover
What is the German Legal Tech Summit?
The German Legal Tech Summit is a one-day congress with an accompanying trade exhibition on Legal Tech and artificial intelligence in the legal market. Since 2023, law firms, legal departments, the judiciary, public administration and Legal Tech providers have gathered annually in Hannover – with keynotes, panels, workshops, masterclasses and an exhibitor expo.
Who organises the Summit?
The organiser is German Legal Tech Summit GmbH, based in Hannover. Address, commercial register details and contact information can be found in the legal notice.
When does the 2026 summit take place?
On Thursday, 3 December 2026, at the HCC – Hannover Congress Centrum, Eilenriedehalle. Admission is from 9:00 am, with the congress and exhibition running until 8:00 pm. From 8:00 pm onwards, the Aftershow Networking Event will follow.
Where does the summit take place?
At the HCC – Hannover Congress Centrum, Eilenriedehalle, Theodor-Heuss-Platz 1–3, 30175 Hanover.
Who is the summit relevant for?
The digitalisation of legal processes is not confined to law firms. The summit is aimed at lawyers, law firms and legal departments, solution providers (LegalTech, RegTech, GovTech, AI), insurers, banks, public and municipal administration, associations, academia, research & teaching, students and young talent, as well as startups.