Day 2 Agenda

8:30 am - 9:00 am REGISTRATION & COFFEE

9:10 am - 9:15 am LIVE POLLS

9:00 am - 9:10 am OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

9:15 am - 10:00 am PANEL DISCUSSION: ALL HANDS ON DECK: BUILDING THE CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAYBOOK

When a cyber incident hits, the first hours and days are critical. Legal must move quickly to coordinate the internal response, shape the external narrative and protect the organization's position with regulators, customers and the market. Immediate decisions around investigation scoping, internal escalation, notifications and media engagement can determine the level of trust retained, the scale of litigation and enforcement exposure, and the long-term impact on reputation. A clear response framework that integrates legal, PR, information security and executive leadership is now essential to managing a cyber incident from the moment it is detected.

  • Coordinate the response by examining how legal, security, communications, and executive teams align during the critical first hours of cyber incident 
  • Protect stakeholder trust by exploring how organizations can shape clear, credible communications with regulators, customers, employees, and the wider market 
  • Strengthen preparedness by identifying the essential playbooks, tools, and decision frameworks needed to respond quickly and consistently 

10:00 am - 10:30 am FIRESIDE CHAT: SHIFTING TIDES: BUILDING A TRADE COMPLIANCE PROGRAMME FOR A CHANGING GLOBAL LANDSCAPE

Sanctions, export controls and customs rules are colliding more often in the same deal, especially in energy, technology and advanced manufacturing. As geopolitical tensions rise, companies are finding that ad hoc, siloed approaches leave them exposed to license breaches, supply chain disruption and enforcement action. In response, leading organizations are redesigning how they assess jurisdiction, classify products and services, manage licenses and structure transactions so they can keep trading globally with greater confidence.

• Learn how leading in-house teams are pulling sanctions, export controls and customs into one trade compliance framework, clarifying ownership, decision rights and escalation paths across legal, compliance, procurement and the business

• Understand practical approaches to managing jurisdiction, classification, licensing and transaction risk in complex cross-border activities, including how to handle conflicting rules and high risk counterparties

• Discover how organizations are upgrading trade controls and governance through deal screening, playbooks and contract standards, while preserving the commercial agility needed to enter, exit or reroute markets quickly

10:30 am - 11:00 am SCENARIO WORKSHOP: COMMAND UNDER PRESSURE: LEADING THROUGH THE STORM

In this hands-on workshop, participants will work through a simulated crisis situation involving a fictional organization facing significant challenges. Over the course of 30 minutes, teams will collaborate to develop a strategic response and clear action plan, drawing on lessons that can be applied to strengthen crisis management and decision-making within their own organizations.

  • Strengthen crisis decision-making by working collaboratively through a realistic scenario designed to test judgement, communication, and strategic thinking
  • Develop a coordinated response by creating practical action plans that can be adapted to real-world organizational challenges
  • Build organizational resilience by identifying priorities, assessing risks, and improving crisis preparedness

10:30 am - 11:00 am 1:1 BUSINESS MEETINGS

11:00 am - 11:30 am COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING

11:00 am - 11:30 am 1:1 BUSINESS MEETINGS

11:30 am - 12:00 pm THINK TANK: BUILDING THE CREW FOR TOMORROW: TALENT, STRUCTURE AND STRATEGY

As investment in technology and AI increases, many legal functions are expected to deliver greater value with leaner headcounts, prompting a rethink of operating models, workforce planning and service delivery. Decisions about which work remains in-house, where specialist expertise is needed, and how new technologies are embedded into day-to-day operations are reshaping the legal function. Success increasingly depends on combining technology investment with the right organizational structure, skills and implementation approach to achieve sustainable operational change.

  • Build the right capability mix by exploring how legal teams are balancing technology investment, specialist expertise, and changing workforce models
  • Redesign how work gets done by examining evolving roles, structures, and new capabilities such as legal operations, AI champions, and technology specialists
  • Develop the next generation of talent by identifying practical approaches to reskilling, adoption, and supporting teams through transformation

11:30 am - 12:00 pm 1:1 BUSINESS MEETINGS

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm ROUNDTABLE: HAULING THE SAME ROPE: MAKING VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS WORK IN PRACTICE

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm ROUNDTABLE: LEARNING THE ROPES: TURNING KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm ROUNDTABLE: STREADY THROUGH THE STORM: KEEPING PEOPLE ENAGGED THROUGH CHANGE

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm ROUNDTABLE: TESTING THE INTRUMENTS: WHAT AI IS REALLY DELIVERING FOR LEGAL TEAMS

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm LUNCH

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm SPEED NETWORKING

A fast-paced networking session designed to connect leaders across legal, compliance, risk, technology, and governance. Participants rotate through short, structured conversations to meet peers facing similar challenges, exchange practical experiences, and build connections that extend beyond the event.

1:45 pm - 2:15 pm 1:1 BUSINESS MEETINGS

2:15 pm - 2:20 pm LIVE POLLS

2:20 pm - 3:05 pm PANEL DISCUSSION: CHANGING TACK: CREATING THE CONDITIONS FOR LASTING CHANGE

Successful transformation in legal and compliance depends on having the right playbook to turn new tools, processes, and expectations into sustainable ways of working. Sharpening that playbook requires a deliberate approach to building capability across the function, through effective training, clear guidance, knowledge sharing, and ongoing support. By creating repeatable models for adoption and continuous improvement, teams can move beyond initial implementation and ensure new practices deliver lasting value as business needs, regulatory expectations, and technology continue to shift.

  • Prepare for what comes next by identifying the capabilities and behaviors required to support continuous transformation
  • Move from knowledge to action by exploring how organizations turn training and guidance into meaningful changes in day-to-day practice
  • Strengthen long-term adaptability by developing approaches that allow teams to evolve as priorities, tools, and expectations change

3:05 pm - 3:35 pm FIRESIDE CHAT: CATCHING FAVOURABLE WINDS: TURNING REGULATORY CHANGE INTO ACTION

A conversation between a legal expert and moderator exploring recent regulatory developments, with emphasis on practical lessons, implementation challenges, and real-world experiences. Whether it's new legislation, regulatory guidance, or an emerging trend, each briefing provides the context and implications you need to stay informed.

  • Understand the forces behind regulatory change and the implications for legal, compliance, and business leaders
  • Translate requirements into action by exploring practical approaches for implementing new obligations across the organization
  • Learn from experience through real-world examples, lessons learned, and approaches for responding effectively to evolving expectations

3:35 pm - 3:40 pm LIVE POLL RESULTS

3:40 pm - 3:45 pm CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIRPERSON