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Inspire 2024

The premier user conference for professionals passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies and strategies to maximise productivity and drive better business outcomes.

Join us in at Convene London at 22 Bishopsgate on
14 November 2024
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See Last Year's Agenda
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A Look Back: The Best of Inspire 2023

US Keynote Preview:
Moving Fast but Responsibly

US Keynote Preview:
Meeting Users Where They Work

APAC Keynote Preview:
Partnering with Microsoft

Supporting Your Very Best Work

The annual NetDocuments Inspire conference brings together a diverse community of industry leaders, experts, influencers and peers for an opportunity to collectively share each other’s accomplishments, innovations and anticipated needs for the future. Attendees will have opportunities to network and explore:

How AI is revolutionising legal workflows and the solutions you rely on every day,

How NetDocuments is innovating with the Microsoft productivity tools you already use,

How to plan for the rapid pace of innovation and disruption in the legal tech space in the coming months and years and

How to maximise your success and achieve greater levels of security, compliance and productivity with the NetDocuments platform and powerful partnerships.

M365 company logo in orange; M365 is Microsoft 365 product suite name.

Discover how our tight integration with the Microsoft suite is helping organizations save more time, deliver better services, and experience a better way to work with sessions like:

Meeting Users Where They Work Today and in the Future

Vision and Roadmap Workshop for M365

The Evolution and Future of ChatLink for Microsoft Teams

ndMail + ndOffice Tips and Tricks

Who Should Attend?

Anyone interested in learning how to become more efficient, secure, and productive in the ways they work through seamless integrations, AI, and the NetDocuments platform. Whether you’re a C-suite executive, someone who’s handling the administration of NetDocuments at your organisation, or a NetDocuments champion, there’s no shortage of great information for you at Inspire! Sessions are designed for all levels — with a combination of strategic thinking + real-life examples of how to get the most from your partnership with NetDocuments.
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2024 Venue

Convene at 22 Bishopsgate, London

Convene’s world-class conference and event venues offer artfully designed spaces equipped to deliver an amazing conference experience for attendees.

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2023 Agenda

2024 agenda coming soon!

As an attendee, you'll have the unique opportunity to:

Network with Peers: Engage with like-minded professionals and industry pioneers who share your commitment to excellence. Exchange ideas, discuss challenges and forge valuable connections that can fuel your career growth.

Learn and Adapt: Discover the latest advancements, trends, and best practices in the field. Our distinguished speakers and thought leaders will provide invaluable insights and practical knowledge to help you unlock your true potential and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Harness the Power of the NetDocuments Platform and Capabilities: Explore the vast potential of our capabilities and learn how to leverage them to enhance your organization's performance. Gain hands-on experience through interactive sessions, workshops and demonstrations, and leave with actionable strategies to drive increased adoption and utilization of these capabilities.

*Please note this agenda is still being finalized and is subject to change.

Time (BST)
Session
8:30am - 9:30am
Check-In and Expo Open

Come check in at the Registration Desk and meet with Sponsors in Expo to see their latest and greatest happenings.

9:30am - 9:45am
Welcome to Inspire 2023!

Let's kick off the user event of the year!

Speaker(s):
Kerri Dearing, VP of International, NetDocuments.

Kerri Dearing, NetDocuments

9:45am - 11:10am
KEYNOTE: Forging Your Future with ndMAX: Moving Fast but Responsibly

Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the legal industry by storm and is a rapidly evolving technology that holds immense potential for transforming various aspects of our lives. AI has the power to revolutionise the legal profession and drive innovation. However, as we embark on this exciting journey, it is crucial to emphasise responsible AI development and deployment. Join our leadership team to gain a better understanding of how NetDocuments is approaching AI with a responsible mindset, how we can harness its capabilities, and more exciting updates on the horizon. We'll also share our vision for the future across the NetDocuments platform.

Speaker(s):

Tijana Ellis, Microsoft

John Mox, Chief Technology Officer at NetDocuments.

John Motz, NetDocuments

Jill Schornack, NetDocuments

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Scott Kelly, NetDocuments

11:10am - 11:30am
Brunch Break with Sponsors

Take a quick break, grab a snack, and discuss what you've learned with peers before breakout sessions begin.

11:30am - 12:10pm
Vision and Roadmap: Performance and Platform

Join us for an illuminating session as we dive deep into the performance and future of the NetDocuments platform. This session highlights our unwavering commitment to providing a robust foundational platform that supports our valued customers while setting the standard in legal technology for performance, reliability and scalability. We will share our forward-thinking approach and the latest strategies we have implemented to future-proof your operations and meet your evolving needs.

Speaker(s):
John Mox, Chief Technology Officer at NetDocuments.

John Motz, NetDocuments

11:30am - 12:10pm
How to Automate Your Expertise with PatternBuilder & PatternBuilder MAX

Get a first-hand look at PatternBuilder, the “no code” capability within NetDocuments that puts your organisation’s experts at the center of custom document creation. Learn just how easy it is to create, manage and adjust automations and how you can utilise data tables to easily edit, update and reuse content. You’ll walk away seeing real-life use cases on how PatternBuilder and PatternBuilder MAX can be applied to turbo-charge your productivity without sacrificing quality or security.

Speaker(s):
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Scott Kelly, NetDocuments

11:30am - 12:10pm
Are Web Portals the Gateway to a Consolidated Legal Tech Stack?

As mid-market law firms continue to levitate towards ‘Best of Breed’ solutions, how do they connect their disparate systems into a manageable and efficient eco-system? Direct Software Integrations between systems play their part, but how we can provide the functionality and access to data that internal and external clients require in the way that best suits them? In this session, we will explore how many firms are now utilising Web Portals to solve this ever-growing problem and to empower the firm’s internal and external clients with the complete solution they desperately need.

Speaker(s):

Hong Tran, Accesspoint Legal

12:15pm - 12:55pm
Crafting Exceptional Prompts that Elicit the Best Responses from AI

Join us for an engaging session where we will delve into the art and science of writing prompts that inspire creativity and yield insightful results from AI. Our experienced instructors will share practical techniques and strategies on how to frame clear and specific questions, provide context and fine-tune your prompts to achieve desired outcomes. Learn how to elevate your proficiency in writing prompts that spark AI-powered brilliance.

Speaker(s):
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Scott Kelly, NetDocuments

12:15pm - 12:55pm
How to Support Modern Lawyers: How the Use of Technology Can Help with Wellbeing and Staff Retention in Law Firms

It's no secret that legal professionals feel under stress and pressure. In fact, as many as 68% of legal professionals reported to industry charity, LawCare, that they struggle with mental health. Learn how through the use of technology, firms can not only improve overall health and wellbeing of their legal professionals, but attract and retain key talent.

Speaker(s):

Emma Hatto, Head of Product, Advanced

Glenn Rhea, Global Sales Director, Advanced Legal

12:15pm - 12:55pm
Getting Started with M365

During this session, we will share our best practices for beginning your journey toward our M365 platform, in addition to reviewing the configuration options and decisions associated with a successful rollout.

Speaker(s):

Greg Hartley, NetDocuments

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Lydia Morris, NetDocuments

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Networking Lunch

Fuel up and meet other NetDocuments customers, peers, sponsors and NetDocuments employees.

2:00pm - 2:50pm
GENERAL SESSION: Meeting Users Where They Work Today and in the Future

At NetDocuments, we prioritise meeting users right where they work by seamlessly integrating our solutions into the applications they rely on daily. This keynote uncovers details around the tight integration we have with the Microsoft suite to help your organisation and its users save more time, deliver better services and experience a better way to work. Hear about our key capabilities that integrate with Microsoft — such as ndMail and ChatLink — plus other details on how we are innovating to deliver a cohesive experience that empowers users to work efficiently and securely, leveraging the strengths of both our solution and their preferred applications.

Speaker(s):

Jill Schornack, NetDocuments

2:50pm - 3:00pm
Break

Take a few moments between sessions to discuss what you've learned with peers.

3:00pm - 3:40pm
Maximising Adoption of New Capabilities at Your Firm

We understand that introducing new technologies and capabilities can often be met with questions and challenges. That's why we've designed this session to provide you with effective strategies and best practices to drive successful adoption across your organisation — whether it’s maximising the adoption of the platform itself, or newly added capabilities.  Learn how to effectively communicate the benefits and address common questions that come with implementing new features and technology — all while getting your users excited to utilize all of the critical and helpful features within NetDocuments.

Speaker(s):

Suzie Morrell, Sidley Austin LLP

Brandon Russell, NetDocuments

3:00pm - 3:40pm
Vision and Roadmap Workshop for M365

Learn how NetDocuments and Microsoft applications are evolving to provide a more consistent, connected, and productive experience. Be a part of this workshop on the prioritization of key actions and user migration requirements.

Speaker(s):

Jill Schornack, NetDocuments

3:00pm - 3:40pm
Maximising NetDocuments: Empowering the Full Matter Lifecycle

Learn how to harness the full potential of NetDocuments plus Matters.Cloud to seamlessly support the entire matter lifecycle within your law firm or legal department.In this session, you’ll get a deeper understanding of how NetDocuments + Matters.Cloud can be leveraged as a holistic solution to support the entire matter lifecycle, from inception to knowledge management. Join this session to discover how you can enhance your firm's efficiency, collaboration, and strategic advantage in today's competitive legal landscape.

Speaker(s):

Fraser Mayfield, Founder & CEO, Matters.Cloud

3:40pm - 4:00pm
Break

Stretch your legs between breakout sessions!

4:00pm - 4:45pm
GENERAL SESSION: 2024 and Beyond: How AI Changes Everything

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring a distinguished lineup of experts who will delve into the profound implications of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries and in the legal field. From revolutionising document analysis to predicting case outcomes, AI has begun to transform the practice of law. Gain invaluable insights as our esteemed panelists share their expertise on how AI is reshaping legal research, contract analysis and decision-making processes, while navigating the delicate balance between technological advancements and human judgment. This session promises to be an enlightening exploration of the multifaceted impact of AI in the legal landscape.

Speaker(s):

Alex Bazin, Lewis Silkin LLP

Richard Brent, Burlington Media Group (Moderator)

John Mox, Chief Technology Officer at NetDocuments.

John Motz, NetDocuments

Jeroen Plink, Legaltech Hub

Jae Um, Six Parsecs

4:45pm - 5:10pm
Outcomes Roundtable Discussions

As AI technologies become increasingly prevalent, questions arise about their ethical implications and the potential disruption they bring to traditional legal practices. Participate in the discussion as groups delve into the profound considerations and potential consequences of deploying AI in legal systems. The business impact of AI on the business of law lies in its ability to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity, enabling legal professionals to streamline processes, automate repetitive tasks and leverage data-driven insights, ultimately transforming the legal industry's operational dynamics. Come join in the conversation!

Speaker(s):

Jill Schornack, NetDocuments

5:10pm - 5:30pm
Closing Remarks

As our inspiring day of education comes to a close, join us for closing remarks and wrap-up, where we reflect on the transformative insights and groundbreaking discussions that have unfolded over the course of our event.  This time serves as a moment of reflection and inspiration, empowering attendees to envision a future where you're maximizing your opportunities for success.

Speaker(s):
John Mox, Chief Technology Officer at NetDocuments.

John Motz, NetDocuments

Kerri Dearing, VP of International, NetDocuments.

Kerri Dearing, NetDocuments

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Afterparty

Unwind after an exciting day of learning for canapes and cocktails while chatting with peers and exploring our wonderful Sponsors in the Expo Hall.

2023 speakers

Keynote Speaker

Tijana Ellis

Vice President, International

Microsoft

Keynote Speaker
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Scott Kelly

Senior Manager, Product Management

NetDocuments

Keynote Speaker
John Mox, Chief Technology Officer at NetDocuments.

John Motz

Chief Technology Officer

NetDocuments

Keynote Speaker

Jill Schornack

Vice President, Product

NetDocuments

Alex Bazin

Chief Technology Officer

Lewis Silkin LLP

Richard Brent

Director

Burlington Media Group

Kerri Dearing, VP of International, NetDocuments.

Kerri Dearing

Vice President, International

NetDocuments

Greg Hartley

Lead Professional Services Consultant

NetDocuments

Emma Hatto

Head of Product

Advanced

Fraser Mayfield

Founder & CEO

Matters.Cloud

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Lydia Morris

Customer Success Manager

NetDocuments

Suzie Morrell

Senior International Governance Manager

Sidley Austin LLP

Jeroen Plink

Chief Operating Officer

Legaltech Hub

Brandon Russell

Vice President, Customer Success

NetDocuments

Glenn Rhea

Global Sales Director

Advanced Legal

Ed Sohn

Global Head of Delivery Capabilities

Factor

Hong Tran

Sales Director

Accesspoint Legal

Jae Um

Founder & Executive Director

Six Parsecs

Thank you to our 2022 sponsors

Want to sponsor? Contact Heather Ochieng.

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Thank you to our 2023 sponsors

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