Eduard Alia
Fractional GC
Of Counsel
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Connect 2026
Future of in‑house legal
Future of in‑house
Join the Legal Leaders community for a practical, future-focused day on what it takes for in-house professionals to succeed in 2026 and beyond. Our inspiring lineup of speakers includes an AI expert, along with influential figures who are helping to shape the future of in-house legal.
Discover how legal teams are applying AI in real-world workflows, transforming their role into business accelerators, and using legal technology to gain a competitive advantage.
You’ll leave with clear frameworks and a practical roadmap for the future, invaluable peer insights, plus guidance on how to future-proof your career in the rapidly changing in-house legal landscape.
Our speakers
Innovators, visionaries, storytellers and doers. Say hello to the game-changers in legal and beyond.
Keynote speaker
Keynote speaker
Andrew Grill
Global AI Keynote Speaker, Leading Futurist, Bestselling Author, Brand Ambassador
Globally recognised as The Actionable Futurist®, I help senior executives and organisations transform AI into a competitive advantage through practical strategy, future-focused insights, and actionable roadmaps.
Ranked among the world's top 10 futurist speakers and a finalist for AI Expert of the Year, I have delivered over 600 keynotes across 50 countries, captivating audiences with clear strategies for leveraging Generative and Agentic AI, digital disruption, and emerging technologies.
My experience as IBM Global Managing Partner, along with advisory roles for leading brands such as Vodafone, Intel, Adobe, DHL, Nike, Nestlé, Dell, and the NHS, positions me as a trusted partner for organisations seeking to navigate technological change and drive innovation.
I regularly appear on BBC Television and Radio to discuss the impact of AI on business and society, and my bestselling book, “Digitally Curious,” and podcast explore the tools needed to stay ahead of change.
My engineering background, combined with business leadership in launching and growing tech companies across three continents, enables me to translate complex ideas into practical, actionable plans tailored to each client's specific needs.
Media and brand partners include Intel, Dell, Vodafone, SAP Concur, Kingfisher, The Economist, Financial Times, The Guardian, and more, and I hold board-level and non-executive leadership roles with the Britain-Australia Society.
If you are ready to future-proof your strategy, inspire your teams, and realise real business value with AI and digital transformation, then let's talk.
Bjarne Tellmann
CEO
FjordStream Advisors, former GC Haleon & Pearson
Shaun Plant
Community Evangelist
Legal Leaders
Carlene O’Meagher (MC)
Director of Customer Success
LawVu
David Lancelot
CLO & EVP Advocacy
LawVu
The agenda
London 2026 Agenda is currently being finalized
What is Legal Leaders Connect?
Legal Leaders Connect is an annual conference hosted by LawVu Legal Leaders, the global community shaping the future of in-house legal.
It’s a space to connect with trusted peers, share insights and experiences, and learn from those navigating the realities of leading modern legal teams. Together, we explore what it means to be an effective legal leader in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Our agenda is thoughtfully curated with inspiration, practical insights, and fresh perspectives, drawing on the collective knowledge of a global, peer-led community. Connect is designed to help you grow, lead with confidence, and take your career to new heights.
It’s a space to connect with trusted peers, share insights and experiences, and learn from those navigating the realities of leading modern legal teams. Together, we explore what it means to be an effective legal leader in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Our agenda is thoughtfully curated with inspiration, practical insights, and fresh perspectives, drawing on the collective knowledge of a global, peer-led community. Connect is designed to help you grow, lead with confidence, and take your career to new heights.
