LexTalk World New York City Agenda 2026
LEXTALK WORLD CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
Leading the Legal Way Forward
LexTalk World New York 2026 brings together global legal leaders for two days of keynote sessions, panel discussions, and high-impact networking.
Explore the agenda to plan your experience at one of the most anticipated legal conferences of 2026.
Day 1 - 23rd July
The Business of Law:
Leadership, Governance & Strategic Risk
07:30 AM ONWARDS
Registration
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM
Welcome Tea & One-on-One Introduction
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM
Keynote
Keynote Speech
09:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Panel Discussion
Inside the Boardroom – Fiduciary Risk, Activist Pressure & Director Liability in Public Companies
10:20 AM – 10:50 AM
Networking Break
Networking Hi-Tea & Refreshments
10:50 AM – 11:40 AM
Panel Discussion
Managing Outside Counsel in High-Stakes Matters – Cost Control, Metrics & Strategic Law Firm Management
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
Case Study
Case Study Presentation
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM
LexTalk
A quick speech by an Industry Leader
12:10 PM – 01:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Who Is Liable When AI Fails? – Governance, Ethics & Regulatory Exposure for Automated Decision-Making
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Networking Break
Networking Over Lunch
02:00 PM – 02:50 PM
Panel Discussion
Before the Knock on the Door – Building Enterprise Readiness for Investigations, Raids & Regulatory Audits
02:50 PM – 03:00 PM
LexTalk 2
A quick speech by an Industry Leader
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM
Case Study
Case Study Presentation 2
03:15 PM – 03:45 PM
Networking Break
Networking Hi-Tea & Refreshments
03:45 PM – 05:00 PM
Round Table
The Legal Function in 2030 – How AI, Technology & Talent Will Redefine In-House Legal Teams
Day 2 - 24th July
The Business of Law:
Leadership, Governance & Strategic Risk
07:30 AM ONWARDS
Registration
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM
Welcome Tea & One-on-One Introduction
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM
Keynote
Keynote Speech
09:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Panel Discussion
Compliance by Design – Embedding AI-Driven Legal Controls into Business Operations and Financial Workflows
10:20 AM – 10:50 AM
Networking Break
Networking Hi-Tea & Refreshments
10:50 AM – 11:40 AM
Panel Discussion
Cross-Border Risk & Global Enforcement – Managing Multi-Jurisdictional Regulatory Exposure
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
Case Study
Case Study Presentation
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM
LexTalk
A quick speech by an Industry Leader
12:10 PM – 01:00 PM
Panel Discussion
The Deal Table GC – How Legal Leaders Drive M&A, Capital Markets & Enterprise Growth
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM
Networking Break
Networking Over Lunch
02:00 PM – 02:50 PM
Panel Discussion
Crisis Command – How GCs Lead During Investigations, Market Shocks & Reputational Threats
02:50 PM – 05:30 PM
Closing Event
