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Liquid Legal Summit 2026
Monday, 6 July 2026 14:00 CET

In-person - Event

Event language: English, Deutsch

6 - 7 Jul. 2026

14:00 CET

Liquid Legal Summit 2026

6. and 7. July 2026 | Deloitte Legal Düsseldorf, Erna-Scheffler-Straße 2, 40476 Düsseldorf

We are pleased to host the Liquid Legal Institute e.V.’s Liquid Legal Summit 2026 at Deloitte Legal in Düsseldorf and look forward to lively discussions with leading experts in the fields of legal tech and legal transformation.

In times of accelerating change, foresight is a responsible act. The legal system, once a symbol of stability, is now in the midst of profound flux. Technological advancements, geopolitical shifts, ecological crises, and societal divisions demand a fresh perspective on law, democracy, and governance.

The Liquid Legal Summit 2026, the third annual gathering of the Liquid Legal Community, invites professionals from various fields to explore the possibilities beyond „just transformation.“ Together, we will imagine, design, and empower the architecture of legal evolution - an ecosystem capable of change, resilience, and integrity. 

The main topics are:

Legal Foresight · Transformation Architecture · Digital Sovereignty

1. Legal Foresight

The future cannot be predicted, only imagined. How can legal professionals identify early signals, map emerging trends, and transform uncertainty into a strategic asset? This track explores new foresight practices, scenario thinking, and collaborative intelligence in the legal field.

2. Transformation Architecture

Transformation is not an event; it is a permanent state. Legal organizations must make adaptability part of their DNA. In this session, thought leaders and practitioners will discuss designing resilient structures, developing transformation competencies, and cultivating a culture that thrives amid continuous change.

3.. Digital Sovereignty

As artificial intelligence (AI), data ecosystems, and algorithmic infrastructures become foundational to law, the concept of sovereignty takes on new meaning. Who decides how digital systems that influence our laws and legal decisions are developed and utilized? How can we ensure that these systems remain independent, trustworthy, and guided by ethical principles? This track brings together diverse perspectives on technological self-determination and regulatory innovation.

Venue:

Erna-Scheffler-Straße 2
40476 Düsseldorf
Deutschland

We look forward to the opening address by Georg Eisenreich, Bavaria’s Minister of State for Justice, a keynote speech by Dr. Benjamin Limbach, Minister of Justice for the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, and many other interesting presentations and discussions.

Speaker
  • Lina Keßler (Co-CEO Liquid Legal Institute | Founder, Legal Design Ventures)
  • Matthias Schmid (Bundesministerium für Digitales und Staatsmodernisierung)
  • Astrid Kohlmeier (Founder, AK | Legal Design)
  • Hubert A. Jäger (Founder and CEO, real-cis GmbH)
  • Megan Ma (Executive Director, Stanford Law School)
  • Viktor von Essen (Founder and CEO Libra)
  • Zoë Andreae (CEO, Lecare)
  • Bernhard Waltl (Co-CEO Liquid Legal Institute | Legal Operations and Innovation at BMW Group | Co-Founder & CTO LDA GmbH)
  • Alexandra Paulus (Researcher Cyber & Critical Technologies at Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik)
  • Carolin Kothe (Managerin Legal Data Science and Innovation at KPMG Law)
  • Martin Clemm (Managing Director & General Counsel at Software GmbH)
  • David Alain Bloch (CEO and Co-Founder at Legartis)
  • Eva Pottkämper (Growth & Community Manager at Bryter)
  • Rainer Markfort (Dentons)
  • Hannah Kleen (Legal Compliance Expert at Eticor)
  • Klaus Gresbrand (Rechtsanwalt, Partner at Deloitte Legal)
  • Paula Reichenberg (VP Legal Innovation at Noxtua)
  • Juergen Erbeldinger (CEO at ESCRIBA)
  • Philipp Cartier (Initiator & Leitung at Gestaltungszentrale Politik)
  • Franziska Röhr (Director of Future Regulatory Demands at Gateway Factory)
  • Jana Sáez García (Gründerin & Geschäftsführerin at Legal Truffles GmbH)
  • Rupprecht Graf v. Pfeil (Partner at Venturis Consulting Group)
  • Clara Grunwald
  • Jens Wagner (Rechtsanwalt, Counsel at A&O Shearman)
  • Dierk Schindler (Head of Legal Innovation at Bosch)
  • Elisabeth Hueck (Manager Legal Tech & Operations at Hubert Burda Media) 

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