July 6 - July 7, 2026

The Liquid Legal Summit 2026

Two Days

Liquid Legal Experience

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

Lina Keßler

LinkedIn

Co-CEO Liquid Legal Institute | Founder, Legal Design Ventures

Matthias Schmid

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Bundesministerium für Digitales und Staatsmodernisierung

Astrid Kohlmeier

LinkedIn

Founder, AK | Legal Design

Hubert A. Jäger

LinkedIn

Founder and CEO, real-cis GmbH

Megan Ma

LinkedIn

Executive Director, Stanford Law School

Viktor von Essen

LinkedIn

Founder and CEO Libra

Zoë Andreae

LinkedIn

CEO, Lecare

Bernhard Waltl

LinkedIn

Co-CEO Liquid Legal Institute | Legal Operations and Innovation at BMW Group | Co-Founder & CTO LDA GmbH

Alexandra Paulus

LinkedIn

Researcher Cyber & Critical Technologies at Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik

Carolin Kothe

LinkedIn

Managerin Legal Data Science and Innovation at KPMG Law

Martin Clemm

LinkedIn

Managing Director & General Counsel at Software GmbH

David Alain Bloch

LinkedIn

CEO and Co-Founder at Legartis

Eva Pottkämper

LinkedIn

Growth & Community Manager at Bryter

Rainer Markfort

LinkedIn

Dentons

Hannah Kleen

LinkedIn

Legal Compliance Expert at Eticor

Klaus Gresbrand

LinkedIn

Rechtsanwalt, Partner at Deloitte Legal

Paula Reichenberg

LinkedIn

VP Legal Innovation at Noxtua

Juergen Erbeldinger

LinkedIn

CEO at ESCRIBA

Philipp Cartier

LinkedIn

Initiator & Leitung at Gestaltungszentrale Politik

Franziska Röhr

LinkedIn

Director of Future Regulatory Demands at Gateway Factory

Jana Sáez García

LinkedIn

Gründerin & Geschäftsführerin at Legal Truffles GmbH

Rupprecht Graf v. Pfeil

LinkedIn

Partner at Venturis Consulting Group

Clara Grunwald

LinkedIn

Jens Wagner

LinkedIn

Rechtsanwalt, Counsel at A&O Shearman

Dierk Schindler

LinkedIn

Head of Legal Innovation at Bosch

Elisabeth Hueck

LinkedIn

Manager Legal Tech & Operations at Hubert Burda Media

Georg Eisenreich

LinkedIn

Bayerischer Staatsminister der Justiz bei Freistaat Bayern

Thomas Barothy

LinkedIn

‘Business of law’ innovator | Non-Executive Director | Advisor to CEOs | LegalTech Angel Investor

Sybren Raaijmakers

LinkedIn

Founder & CEO @ Contractuo I Co-Lead Working Group Technology & Data @ LLI

Sven von Alemann

LinkedIn

Head of Legal Tech and General Counsel at Join GmbH

Dr. Stephan Morsch

LinkedIn

Partner at SKW Schwarz Rechtsanwälte

Stefan Weber

LinkedIn

Digital Craftsman | OutSystems MVP | Author of without.systems

Marc Schneider

LinkedIn

Director Germany at Morae | Digital Transformation

Dr. Till Contzen

LinkedIn

Partner @Deloitte Legal | Co-Lead der Service Area Digital Law

Prof. Dr. Max Senges

LinkedIn

Direktor Law as Code @ Rulemapping Group

Birgit Hess

LinkedIn

VP Strategic Compliance & Trust Office @ SAP I Experienced Speaker with a Passion for Data Security

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