Agenda
18:30 - 19:00
Welcome and Cocktail Reception
Join us as we open the conference with a warm welcome and an informal cocktail reception, supported by our Spanish member association Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid. This is a chance to meet fellow participants, reconnect with peers, and set the tone for insightful discussions in a relaxed and elegant setting.
19:00 - 19:15
Welcome Speech by ECLA Director General
19:15 - 19:50
19:50 - 20:10
The Invisible Co-Authors to the Wonders of the World – the Legacy of Compliance and Integrity
20:00 - 22:00
Standing dinner and networking
09:00 - 09:10
Welcome by ECLA President
09:10 - 09:45
Fighting European Defeatism – How to Invest in Europe Tomorrow
09:45 - 10:10
The future of our profession: What will it mean to be a lawyer in 2030 and beyond?
Speakers
10:10 - 10:45
How AI Is Reshaping the Legal Profession
10:45 - 11:15
Coffee Break
11:15 - 11:45
AI Governance in action: Managing Risk, Trust & Accountability Across Borders
11:15 - 11:45
Preparing for Disruption: Legal Strategies for Physical Risk and Business Resilience
11:15 - 11:45
One Market, 27 Rulebooks – Is the Single Market still a Realistic Ambition
11:50 - 12:20
CADA and EU Data Policy: Building Europe’s Digital Sovereignty
11:50 - 12:20
The Multi-Front Corporate Dispute: Coordinating Investigations, Claims and Board Exposure
11:50 - 12:20
Data Control After the Data Act: Access, Portability and Commercial Leverage
12:25 - 12:55
NIS2 and Board Responsibility
12:25 - 12:55
From Investigation to Resolution: Managing Corporate Exposure Across Legal, Financial and Reputational Fronts
12:25 - 12:55
Misclassification of Workers
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 - 14:20
In-depth Look into Decision Making at the Court
14:20 - 14:50
From Pilot to Policy: Governing AI Use Across the Enterprise
14:20 - 14:50
Fireside: European Payment Systems: Keys to Success?
14:20 - 14:50
AI at Enterprise Scale: Managing Governance, Vendor Dependency and Digital Sovereignty
14:50 - 15:20
Cybersecurity in Practice: A General Counsel Workshop on Risk, Response and Resilience
14:50 - 15:20
Strategic Commercial Dispute Resolution: From Negotiation to Arbitration
14:50 - 15:20
Data Governance for AI: Lawful Inputs, Reusable Outputs and Evidential Discipline
15:20 - 15:40
Joint Ventures and Consortia: How to Align Contractual & Legal Requirements With Project Reality
15:20 - 15:40
Digital Identity After eIDAS 2: What the EU Wallet Could Change for Business
15:20 - 15:40
Europe’s Approach to AI: Where We Are and What Comes Next
15:40 - 16:10
Coffee Break
16:10 - 16:40
Upholding the Rule of Law: Trust in Legal and Democratic Institutions
16:10 - 16:40
Company lawyers influencing the Board and Management
16:10 - 16:40
Building Sustainable Legal Careers: Leadership, Resilience and Professional Growth
16:40 - 17:10
Managing Geopolitical Volatility: What Belongs on the GC’s Radar
16:40 - 17:10
The General Counsel Across Different Organisations: Companies, Law Firms, Foundations and Non-Corporate Structures
16:40 - 17:10
Building a Team That Can Scale and Stay Relevant in 2030: Skills, AI and Commercial Capability
17:10 - 17:30
Between Global Sanctions and Regulatory Countermeasures: Governance Across Jurisdictions
17:10 - 17:30
Boardroom Governance, Decision-Making & Accountability
17:10 - 17:30
Designing the Legal Operating Model and the Right KPIs for Next-Gen Legal Services Deliverables
17:30 - 17:50
The Legal Architecture of American Economic Power: What Europe Can Learn from 1789 to Today
17:30 - 17:50
The Anatomy of a Crisis: Legal Authority, Information Control and Board Accountability
17:30 - 17:50
From National Lawyers to European Champions: Leading Intern. Legal Teams
17:50 - 18:00
Closing Remarks
19:00 - 19:40
Reception – Women in Legal Leadership
19:45 - 23:00
Gala Evening
Join us for a celebratory evening with entertainment and a three-course meal. Dress Code: Business casual. Required Mood: Positive and upbeat.
