July 6 - July 7, 2026
The Liquid Legal Summit 2026
Venue
Deloitte Legal Düsseldorf
July 6, 2026
Workshop
Day
July 7, 2026
Conference
Day
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Legal Foresight · Transformation Architecture · Digital Sovereignty
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.
What to Expect
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.
Speaker
Dr. Alexandra Paulus
LinkedInResearcher Cyber & Critical Technologies at Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik
Thomas Barothy
LinkedIn‘Business of law’ innovator | Non-Executive Director | Advisor to CEOs | LegalTech Angel Investor
Sybren Raaijmakers
LinkedInFounder & CEO @ Contractuo I Co-Lead Working Group Technology & Data @ LLI
Birgit Hess
LinkedInVP Strategic Compliance & Trust Office @ SAP I Experienced Speaker with a Passion for Data Security
Celia Geering
LinkedInVP Sales @ Legartis | Enterprise SaaS Revenue Leader | RevOps & International Expansion
Dr. Roger Strathausen
LinkedInIndependent Consultant | AuthorI Speaker | Co-Founder & Vice Chair of the LLI Supervisory Board
Aaron Leakey
LinkedInDirector - Legal Design Lab (ACE) | PhD Student (UVic) | Research Fellow (ACE) | Manager of Training (MBC) | Sessional Professor (UVic)
Dr. Julia Fitzner
LinkedInSenior Manager at PD | Public Sector Consulting & Digital Transformation | Expert in Regulatory Design, Law & Innovation
Dr. Dr. Oliver Hofamnn
Head of Legal Tech @ Verlag C.H. Beck oHG | Innovation & Product Development | Data Science | Attorney-at-law
Daniella Domokos
LinkedInStrategy & Transformation Managing Consultant @ Capgemini Invent | Legal Engineer | Innovating the Business of Law
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