9-10 June 2027 | SYDNEY
Creating Value, Managing Risk, Leading Change
AUSTRALIA’S ESSENTIAL EVENT FOR
GENERAL COUNSEL AND IN HOUSE LEGAL LEADERS
The role of the General Counsel is widening. Beyond the core legal remit, legal leaders are now expected to shape commercial strategy, govern the use of AI, advise the board on its own exposure and lead on enterprise risk and governance.
The General Counsel Summit brings together Australia’s senior in-house legal leaders across two days to examine what it takes to lead the modern legal function. In a landscape shaped by AI, rising regulatory scrutiny, growing director and officer liability and higher board expectations, the Summit explores the decisions General Counsel are making now to create value, manage risk and lead change.
This is where Australia’s General Counsel set the standard for in-house legal leadership.
Why Attend
- 1Unrivaled Expertise
- 2High-Calibre Content
- 3Invaluable Networking Opportunities
Past Speakers
Deborah Im
Head of Legal APAC
(Singapore)
Stefanie Wilkinson
Group General Counsel
& Group Company Secretary
Nigel Bond
General Counsel
& Chief Operating Officer, Legal
Rama Lingard
Head of Legal - Australasia
Rebecca Lim
Group General Counsel
Stephen Meade
General Counsel
Nick Kusalic
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Narelle McKenzie
Chief Legal Officer
Attendees
Speakers
& Networking
Environment
Content by leaders, for leaders
Our content is expertly researched and curated with insights from Connect Media’s network of industry specialists. Timely and tailored, it sparks innovation, tackles key industry challenges, and provides the skills and tools for future business success.
Agenda
From Cost Centre to Strategic Enabler: Proving Legal’s Enterprise Value
- How are General Counsel demonstrating legal’s contribution to commercial outcomes, and which metrics are proving most useful when communicating legal value to the CEO, board and executive team?
- How are legal teams influencing strategy, negotiations and business decisions earlier in the process while maintaining independence and risk discipline?
- How are leading GCs positioning themselves as successors to the CEO or other enterprise leadership roles?
Leading the Legal Function Under Pressure: Capability, Culture and Productivity
- How are you managing increasing demand with limited resources, and where can work be simplified, automated, outsourced or stopped altogether?
- How are you developing legal talent for commercial judgement, influence and leadership, not just technical expertise?
- How are you managing legal spend and external counsel relationships more effectively, and what does a high-performing in-house legal function look like in 2027?
AI, Technology and the Modern Legal Function: Smarter Service Delivery Without Losing Control
- Where is AI or legal technology genuinely improving productivity and service quality, and how are General Counsel building the business case for investment?
- What should be automated, what should remain human-led, and how are legal teams governing the use of AI inside the function?
- How are you managing confidentiality, privilege, data security and quality control when using AI tools across matter management and decision-making?
Risk, Regulation and Governance: The GC at the Centre of Enterprise Accountability
- What are the biggest regulatory and governance risks facing your organisation in 2027, and how are GCs preparing the business for increased scrutiny from regulators, boards and stakeholders?
- How are you managing risk across cyber, privacy, AI, climate disclosure, AML/CTF, supply chain and ESG claims, and what frameworks help legal teams respond effectively to investigations, incidents or regulatory action?
- How do you communicate risk to the board without creating alarm fatigue, while supporting innovation with the right controls, governance and accountability in place?
The Board, the Regulator and the GC: Navigating Governance at the Top
- How are General Counsel managing the expanding relationship between the board, regulators and the executive on questions of governance and accountability?
- As director and officer liability rises, how are GCs advising boards on their own exposure while protecting the organisation?
- What does best-practice board reporting from the legal function look like in 2027, and how are GCs earning the board’s confidence?
Event Pricing
1-2 Delegates
Early Bird
3-4 Delegates (10%off)
Early Bird
5+ Delegates
(15% Off)
Early Bird
What’s included in my delegate pass
Access to Full Event Program
Exclusive Networking Opportunities
Executive Insights & Event Content
Delegate registration is strictly for in-house legal professionals. Service providers, vendors and consultants within the legal industry are not permitted to register as delegates. If you are a service provider, vendor or consultant, please reach out to jackm@connectmedia.com to discuss your involvement.
Registrations will be reviewed for the correct rate, Connect Media reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone not paying the correct rate. Furthermore, we will not be responsible for travel costs if you do not pay the correct rate.
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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Jack Martin
Growth Director
T: +61 451 548 447
E: jackm@connectmedia.com
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E: team@connectmedia.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What’s included in my delegate pass?
A Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, and access to provided speaker presentations. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. One delegate ticket is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not registered.
Is there a group booking discount?
Yes – groups of 3 people or more are entitled to a discount. Full discount information is available on our registration page. If you have any questions about how group bookings work, please contact team@connectmedia.com
Can I transfer my pass?
A delegate pass is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. A substitute delegate is welcome at any time prior to the event, provided the request is made in writing to team@connectmedia.com
How do I receive my delegate pass?
Following the completion of your registration, you will receive an email confirmation. We will contact you via email the day prior to the event with a QR code, to make your arrival as seamless as possible have your QR e-ticket ready and visible on your device.
Is media registration available?
No, this is a closed and confidential event. Media registrations are not available.
Cancellation Policy:
A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
What is a Service Provider?
A service provider refers to an individual or organisation who supplies products and/or services to the primary audience of the event.
Will there be a delegate list available?
No, Connect Media does not provide delegate lists to attendees.
Fraudulent activities
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Regrettably, this type of scam is not uncommon in the media industry. Any information purported to originate from our events and offered by a third party would be completely fabricated. Should you have doubts about the legitimacy of a potential supplier, we urge you to contact us directly.
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Terms and Conditions
Delegate Pass:
Delegate Pass includes access to all sessions, refreshment breaks, networking lunches, networking drinks reception, and access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. One delegate ticket is entry for one person only, passes cannot be shared. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny entry to anyone not registered.
Digital Pass (only applicable for digital events):
A digital pass is valid for the use of 1 user and provides access to live content, inclusive of all keynotes, and sessions. The pass also includes access to approved speaker presentations/on demand content; this will be available to you via email in the week following the event. Please note: Sharing of speaker presentation’s is subject to approval from the guest speaker. Access must not be shared by multiple user’s or redistributed in any way. Organiser’s reserve the right to deny access to anyone who is found violating the above terms.
Payment & Discounts:
Only one promotional discount code can be applied per registrant. All prices and promotions are valid at the time of purchase only and may not be redeemed after the point of purchase.
Registrations will be reviewed for the correct rate, Connect Media reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone not paying the correct rate. Furthermore, we will not be responsible for travel costs if you do not pay the correct rate.
Organiser’s Rights:
Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd endeavours to ensure the conference programme and speaker line-up is correct at the time of the event. All advertised details are correct at time of publishing. Due to unforeseen circumstances Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd reserves the right to alter the programme prior to the event without notice. We also reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event. Where Connect Media is unable to run the event in the next 12 months (from the date of the event), you will be entitled to a full refund. In the unlikely event that it is cancelled or postponed, no compensation will be provided for cancelled/amended travel arrangements.
Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd reserves the right to deny access to any individual that engages in or is alleged to engage in practices that are considered unprofessional and inappropriate for a business conference. We reserve the right to deny access to delegates that may affect the client / vendor ratio of attendance in favour of the interests of sponsors and commercial partners of the event.
In registering for this event, delegates grant permission to Connect Media and Communications Group Pty Ltd to take and to have full and free use of video/photographs containing their image/likeness for promotional use. Should a delegate not agree to the above image release, they must advise team@connectmedia.com.
Cancellation Policy:
A substitute delegate is welcome at any time provided the request is made in writing. A full refund less a $250 (GST Inclusive) processing fee is applicable on cancellation requests made in writing within 10 days of registration. No refunds are available for cancellations made more than 10 days after registration. Where Connect Media is required to reschedule the event in the interest of the event partner’s and guests, your pass will be automatically transferred to the rescheduled dates. Should you be provided with a credit note at the discretion of the event organisers, this credit is valid for the specified amount of passes, and not the monetary value. Should Connect Media be unable to offer, deliver or fulfil any engagement within 12 months, you will be entitled to a full refund.
Event Delivery:
In case of a change in government restrictions and advice, Connect Media reserves the right to make the decision to deliver the event completely digital, or completely in person. Should you hold a different pass, you are entitled to move your registration to digital/in person, or receive a credit for the following edition of the event.
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