Agenda
Full Day Programme
Leadership, Strategy, Innovation and Operational Excellence for Small to Mid-Sized Law Firms
Thursday 15 October 2026 · Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Date
Thursday 15 October 2026
Venue
Hilton Birmingham Metropole, Birmingham
Attendees
100–150 SME Law Firm Leaders
Evening Before: Wednesday 14 October 2026
18:00
Pre Conference Dinner
Host: Lara Squires
Conference Day: Thursday 15 October 2026
09:00
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Pavilion Foyer
Events Team
09:30
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Pavilion
leadershipHost: Lara Squires
09:35
Panel One Discussion: The Future of Law
Pavilion
leadershipOne Future: How Legal Work Is Evolving Today
10:20
Round Table Session One
Wellington Suite
11:20
Morning Break
Westminster Suite
11:45
Keynote Speaker
Pavilion
leadershipSimon McCrum – The Role Of Partners In The Modern Law Firm
12:30
Networking Lunch
Westminster Suite
Sponsor/Exhibitors
13:30
Round Table Session Two
Wellington Suite
14:30
Panel Two Discussion: AI
Pavilion
technologyBeyond the Buzzwords: What AI Can Really Do for SME Practices
15:15
Afternoon Break
Westminster Suite
15:30
Keynote Speaker
Pavilion
leadershipHarriet Beveridge
16:30
Closing Plenary
Pavilion
leadershipHost: Lara Squires
17:00