The role of the General Counsel has never been broader, more complex, or more strategically important.
From cyber incidents and regulatory scrutiny to AI governance, operational efficiency and organisational change, legal leaders are increasingly expected to navigate uncertainty while continuing to deliver value across the business.
The GC Connect Conference 2026 brings together senior General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers and in-house legal leaders for an exclusive afternoon of discussion, insight and peer exchange.
Designed as a practical leadership forum rather than a traditional legal conference, the programme will explore the challenges shaping modern legal functions and provide opportunities to learn from leading practitioners, industry experts and fellow GCs.
Key themes
Crisis readiness and the risk landscape
How prepared is your organisation when a crisis hits?
This session will examine cyber resilience, enterprise risk, incident response planning and lessons from recent high-profile disputes and investigations.
Discussion topics include:
- The role of legal during a cyber incident
- Decision-making under pressure
- Regulatory engagement and communications
- Third-party and supply-chain risk
- Building organisational resilience
Building legal capability for the Future
Fireside conversation: The future legal function
Featuring senior in-house leaders discussing how legal teams can adapt to increasing demands, constrained resources and rapid technological change.
Topics include:
- Resourcing and capability planning
- Skills for the next generation legal team
- Legal operations and efficiency
- Building influence across the business
- Leading through transformation
- Responsible AI in the Legal Function
AI is no longer a future challenge.
Legal leaders are increasingly responsible for establishing governance frameworks that enable innovation while managing risk.
This practical discussion will explore:
- AI governance frameworks
- Risk ownership and accountability
- Vendor and procurement risk
- Ethics and compliance considerations
- Change management and adoption
Who should attend?
This event is designed exclusively for:
- General Counsel
- Chief Legal Officers
- Group General Counsel
- Deputy General Counsel
- Heads of Legal
- Senior in-house legal leaders
Event details
Date: Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Venue: Trowers & Hamlins, London
Time: 1.00pm - 6.30pm
- Networking lunch
- Conference programme
- Executive peer discussion
- Drinks reception
Further speaker announcements will be released in the coming weeks.