Join us as we explore the future of family justice. Get ahead of emerging trends, share insights with peers, and be part of shaping the future of our profession on Friday 2 October 2026, at One America Square, London, EC3N 2LR.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Innovation Conference returns to bring together family justice professionals from across the spectrum to consider how technology is reshaping our work, our services and the families our members support.
With legal professionals, mediators, financial advisers and thought leaders in the room, the event will spotlight the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging tools, and what they mean for the future of family law.
Learn more about the conference sessions, speakers and sponsors:
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Early Bird ticket prices – Available until 28 August
Member Price £220 (exc. VAT)
Non-Member Price £275 (exc. VAT)
Standard ticket prices – Available from 29 August
Member Price £250 (exc. VAT)
Non-Member Price £320 (exc. VAT)
A taste of the line-up
| Technology at Work: What can it actually do for you? What works, what doesn’t and what’s next | Explore how AI, automation and other digital tools are changing day-to-day work, what is making a genuine difference now, and what professionals should be preparing for next. | Victoria Clarke, Chief Operating Officer & Head of Family, Elite Law Solicitors |
| AI in the Family Justice System | Drawing on the Nuffield Family Justice Observatory’s updated briefing, this session will consider what AI could mean for children, families and professionals within the family justice system. | Dr Ellie Ott, Associate Director (Research and Data), Nuffield Family Observatory Renate Samson, Independent AI and Policy Consultant, Co-author of ‘AI in the Family Justice System’ |
| Beyond Google: How will clients find their Family Law Professional? | Explore how AI-powered search is changing the way clients find and choose family law professionals, and the practical steps professionals, firms and practices can take to stay visible. | Chris Mundy, Search Marketing Manager, Conscious Solutions Chris Pearce, Account Director, Conscious Solutions |
| Spousal Spying: The Rise in Technology-Enabled Covert Surveillance | Explore how everyday technology can be misused in family disputes, the warning signs lawyers and clients should be alert to, and the practical steps that can be taken where digital monitoring, unauthorised access or covert recording is suspected. | James McDowell, Partner and Founder, Decode Forensics |
| When Clients Turn to Technology | Consider how family law clients are turning to technology before and during proceedings, and how practitioners can manage confidentiality, accessibility, communication and client expectations in practice. | Jenny Beck KC (Hon), Director and Solicitor, Beck Fitzgerald Alia Lewis, Partner and Head of Public Law Children, TV Edwards Solicitors Rohini Jana, Director of Policy, LAPG |
| Friend or Foe? The Role of AI and Law Tech in NCDR | Explore how AI and LawTech could shape non-court dispute resolution, including the opportunities, risks and practical considerations for future NCDR practice. | Samantha Singer, Barrister, NCDR practitioner and co-founder of Courtney, QEB |
| The Future of Family Law: What will practice look like in 5–10 years? | Consider how changing client expectations, technology, access to justice and new ways of delivering services could reshape family law over the next 5–10 years, and what professionals should be preparing for now. | Melanie Bataillard-Samuel, Family Law Solicitor & Director, MBS Family Law Ltd Lee Henderson, Partner, Osbornes Nimrita Dadlani, Founder & CEO, Pivot Steve Hennessy, Chartered Financial Planner, Beeswax Wealth |
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