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
The annual NetDocuments Inspire user 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 have opportunities to network and explore things like:
How AI is revolutionizing 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 in the legal tech space
How to maximize your success and achieve greater levels of security, compliance, and productivity with the NetDocuments platform and powerful partnerships
What to Expect in 2024
Join us at Inspire 2024! | October 21-23, 2024 | Atlanta, Georgia
2024 Venue
Signia by Hilton Atlanta Georgia World Congress Center
Connected to Georgia World Congress Center, Hilton's downtown Atlanta hotel features 976 rooms and more than 100,000 sq. ft of meetings and events space. Dine at six restaurants and bars, relax in the wellness center, lounge in an outdoor pool, or book your room with the elevated Club Signia experience. Find Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Georgia Aquarium, State Farm Arena, and other attractions close by.
2023 Agenda
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.
DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA
Attendees can come by registration to get their badge and other goodies. You can also easily download the app so you can manage your schedule, see events, and other important updates. You can also visit registration to answer any questions or swing by the NetDocuments booth in the exhibit hall.
Visit the exhibit hall where you can meet with dozens of NetDocuments partners and learn how these vendors can enhance and maximize your experience with the platform across your organization. Plus, swing by NetDocuments booth to become part of the user-experience design process, giving your first-hand feedback to our team.
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 revolutionize the legal profession and drive innovation. However, as we embark on this exciting journey, it is crucial to emphasize responsible AI development and deployment. Join us to gain a better understanding of how to approach AI with a responsible mindset and how to best harness its capabilities.
Josh Baxter, NetDocuments
Dan Hauck, NetDocuments
Scott Kelly, NetDocuments
Kim Konotchick, Microsoft
Jill Schomack, NetDocuments
Take a brain break, grab a snack, and mingle with peers before the next inspiring session begins.
Join this session centered on the critical topic of foundational security best practices within the NetDocuments platform. This session will delve into the essential principles and strategies that form the bedrock of a strong and resilient security framework. You’ll walk away with a solid understanding of how you can enhance your organization’s security posture along with actionable takeaways to protect your valuable information.
Andrea Pinkston, NetDocuments
JB Trexler, NetDocuments
Get a first-hand look at PatternBuilder MAX, the “no code” capability within NetDocuments that puts your organization’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 utilize data tables to easily edit, update, and reuse content. You’ll walk away seeing real-life use cases on how PatternBuilder MAX traditional and AI-powered automation can be applied to turbo-charge your productivity without sacrificing quality or security.
Ben Driggs, NetDocuments
See it here first! Get a demo on how you can unlock insights faster within the NetDocuments platform so you can add time back to your day to focus on high-value work. Learn how to leverage powerful capabilities and features, empowering your team to deliver their very best work to clients and colleagues.
Josh Hogan, NetDocuments
Head on over to your next breakout session!
This session is dedicated to the art of search and getting you useful tips to unlock its full potential. Learn how to utilize NetDocuments’ robust search capabilities to help your users work smarter and more efficiently. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced searcher, this session promises to equip you with practical takeaways that can be implemented immediately. Discover advanced search techniques and learn how to leverage filters and operators effectively. Get ready to supercharge your search skills and unlock a world of knowledge at this not-to-be-missed session.
Brian Hall, NetDocuments
Rebecca Sattin, NetDocuments
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.
Kyle Kissell, NetDocuments
The power of AI within ndMAX is endless! Come see how legal teams are using one of our latest apps and discover how your organization can take advantage of similar capabilities to improve your unique processes, products, and workflows.
Josh Moore, NetDocuments
Josh Hogan, NetDocuments
Take a brain break, grab a snack, and mingle with peers before the next inspiring session begins.
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring renowned experts and early adopters of AI technology who will share their firsthand experiences, success stories, and challenges encountered while working with AI and integrating AI into their organizations. From machine learning to natural language processing, we will explore cutting-edge AI applications, exploring how they are revolutionizing sectors such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and, of course, legal. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders at the forefront of AI innovation and explore the endless possibilities this technology holds.
Speaker(s):
Joy Heath Rush, International Legal Technology Association (Moderator)
Jon Foster, Deloitte (Manager)
Dr. Megan Ma, Stanford University
John Motz, NetDocuments
Greg Siskind, Siskind Susser
The day concludes in the exhibit hall where you can unwind, grab a refreshment, and connect with peers to reflect on what you learned throughout the day.
Come network with your peers, other NetDocuments partners and employees while enjoying some breakfast to super-charge your day. Plus, meet with vendors in the exhibit hall to see the latest and greatest happenings.
At NetDocuments, we prioritize 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 organization 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.
Jill Schornack, NetDocuments (Moderator)
Jared Hasleton, NetDocuments
Josh Hogan, NetDocuments
Ali Ofstad, NetDocuments
Take a brain break, grab a snack, and mingle with peers before the next inspiring session begins.
To maintain security and governance, your messaging, collaboration, and document management systems all need to be connected. ChatLink provides that connection — by integrating the NetDocuments platform with Microsoft Teams. In this session, discover how we are innovating and evolving next-level collaboration capabilities to help your teams work together more efficiently.
Jared Hasleton, NetDocuments
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.
John Motz, NetDocuments
Travis Reed, NetDocuments
In today's rapidly evolving legal landscape, the integration and use of AI is becoming imperative for firms and timekeepers to stay efficient, accurate, and competitive, while balancing compliance with modern client service expectations.
Join a panel of experts for a discussion about how law firms can best navigate, manage, and cultivate the AI features within their tech stack. Learn where to start, what red flags to look for, and what you should be thinking about to ensure long-term success at your firm.
Keri Gohman, CARET
Nancy Griffing, 3545
Scott Kelly, NetDocuments
Robert Rice, 3545
Head on over to your next breakout session!
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.
Ali Ofsted, NetDocuments
Bobby Tindel, NetDocuments
Get a first-hand look at PatternBuilder MAX, the “no code” capability within NetDocuments that puts your organization’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 utilize data tables to easily edit, update, and reuse content. You’ll walk away seeing real-life use cases on how PatternBuilder MAX traditional and AI-powered automation can be applied to turbo-charge your productivity without sacrificing quality or security.
Scott Kelly, NetDocuments
Kyle Kissell, NetDocuments
Did you ever plan to automate a task but never got around to it? Maybe you weren’t sure you had the right tools, or maybe you weren’t sure how to get started with automating your task, documents, and workflows.
The multiverse is vast, and so are the possibilities of automation. Your navigators on this trip will kick off the journey by introducing you to your alternate self — or should we say, selves — in a world where they embraced automation early on. We’ll move from theory to action as you walk through:
• Mapping existing workflows
• Document automation 101 with practical steps and FAQs
• Advanced automation strategies
• Exploring the road ahead
By the end of this session, you won't just be dreaming about what you can accomplish — you'll be well on your way to making it your reality. So step into "The Automation Multiverse" and discover the countless ways automation can transform your work for the better.
Barron K. Henley, Esq, Affinity
Ron Warman, Affinity
Join us in the exhibit hall where you can meet other NetDocuments customers, chat with your peers, and meet with NetDocuments employees while fueling up!
Join us for an engaging and interactive product roundtable session where we will explore a multitude of ideas, innovations, and current challenges in the industry. Through open discussions, we will unveil emerging needs, uncover solutions, and collectively shape the future of our products. Come ready to contribute your valuable perspectives and engage in thought-provoking conversations that can enable us to drive innovation — together.
Stop by and see what’s new and exciting with this year’s sponsors!
Chatbots like Open AI's Chat GPT are great for showcasing the capabilities of generative AI, but might not be the most suitable for everyday tasks. As our understanding and comfort with generative AI evolves, we can expect better user interfaces to emerge, enabling us to be more efficient and productive. Let's explore what the near future of interacting with AI may look like and how NetDocuments is helping you leverage AI responsibly.
Michael Lowry, NetDocuments
Your feedback matters! We have redesigned SetBuilder with direct input from our customers and are pleased to demonstrate the new and improved application that will deliver even better value and usability.
Jared Hasleton, NetDocuments
Introducing new technologies and capabilities can often be met with questions and challenges. This session will highlight effective strategies and best practices that are proven to drive wider and deeper adoption of technologies across your organization to improve efficiency, productivity, and collaboration and maximize the value of your technology investment.
Whether you’re aiming to improve adoption of the NetDocuments platform or newly added capabilities like PatternBuilder or PatternBuilder MAX, this session will share how you can effectively manage change while getting users excited to utilize critical and helpful features within NetDocuments.
Yvonne Dornise, eSentio
Marty Metz, eSentio
Head on over to your next breakout session!
Maximizing user adoption starts with a seamless onboarding process that sets the stage for success. Learn how we can help you provide new users with a smooth and engaging onboarding experience, guiding them through each step of the journey, introducing them to key features, functionalities, and resources that empower them to fully leverage our platform. Our goal is to create an environment where users not only feel comfortable but also excited to explore and embrace the full potential of NetDocuments. Through effective onboarding, let’s work together to maximize user adoption, enabling you to achieve your goals, drive productivity, and experience the full value of our solution.
Debbie Korodi, Thompson Hine
Brandon Russell, NetDocuments
Information powers your business, and now with Analytics you can access new insights to improve and understand user behavior. Learn what NetDocuments has been and will be doing with Analytics, and how that will help you and your team better understand the data you have, and how it is used. Business leaders, practice teams and IT administrators can use Analytics to shape business outcomes by eliminating inefficiencies, removing bottlenecks, or improving usage and adoption rates.
Travis Reed, NetDocuments
Automation is crucial for the legal community as it streamlines repetitive and time-consuming tasks like document review and contract analysis, allowing legal professionals to focus on more complex and strategic aspects of their work. Additionally, automation enhances accuracy and consistency in legal processes, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring compliance with ever-evolving regulations. That’s just the beginning of what your organization can accomplish with PatternBuilder and PatternBuilder MAX.
But the great thing is that it’s EASY to use PatternBuilder. We’ll show you just how easy in this practical exploration of very real use cases, including insights on how to get started with PatternBuilder.
Jeff Alluri, Element
Janice Van Arnam, Element
As we embark on this exciting journey into AI for legal, it is crucial to emphasize responsible AI development and deployment. Hear from professionals in legal putting AI to use in their firms, legal departments, and law schools. Learn more about paths explored, challenges faced, and lessons learned during this engaging panel discussion.
Speaker(s):
Jeff Brandt, CIO of Jackson Kelly (Moderator)
Judi Flournoy, Kelley Drye
Dan Hauck, NetDocuments
Daniel Katz, Professor at Illinois Tech, Chicago Kent College of Law
Michael J. McGuire, Littler Mendelson
Get out your best Texas western wear and join us to unwind with networking, entertainment, food, and drinks. Kick up your boots and relax or participate in the fun – there will be something for everyone!
Come network with your peers, other NetDocuments partners and employees while enjoying some breakfast to super-charge your day. Plus, meet with vendors in the exhibit hall to see the latest and greatest happenings.
Join us for an exhilarating panel discussion featuring a lineup of esteemed analysts and industry thought leaders as they share their insights and predictions on the future of the legal industry. This session will delve into the anticipated major changes that lie ahead in 2024, offering a glimpse into the transformative shifts that will shape our landscape. Gain exclusive access to expert perspectives, as our panelists draw upon their vast knowledge and experience to shed light on emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and key market forces that will drive innovation and redefine the way we operate.
John Arsneault, Chief Information Officer, Goulston & Storrs
Michael Hill, NetDocuments (Moderator)
Mike Ferrara, FTI Consulting
Casey Flaherty, LexFusion
Jill Schornack, NetDocuments
Head on over to your next inspiring session!
Get a first-hand look at PatternBuilder MAX, the “no code” capability within NetDocuments that puts your organization’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 utilize data tables to easily edit, update, and reuse content. You’ll walk away seeing real-life use cases on how PatternBuilder MAX traditional and AI-powered automation can be applied to turbo-charge your productivity without sacrificing quality or security.
Scott Kelly, NetDocuments
Kyle Kissell, NetDocuments
The power of AI within ndMAX is endless! Come see how legal teams are using one of our latest apps and discover how your organization can take advantage of similar capabilities to improve your unique processes, products, and workflows.
Josh Hogan, NetDocuments
Jake Evans, NetDocuments
Learn how NetDocuments and Microsoft applications are evolving to provide a more consistent, connected, and productive experience. Gain a clear understanding of the desired future state and our strategic plan outlining the necessary steps to achieve it.
Paul Odette, NetDocuments
Ali Ofsted, NetDocuments
Head on over to your next inspiring session!
Many organizations and teams have struggled to securely adapt to remote or hybrid work, but most recognize the need to prepare for this to be the norm going forward. Hear how NetDocuments has helped others successfully navigate this once-in-a-generation change to the way people around the world are now working. Also find out what best practices have been learned along the journey and how NetDocuments tools can be leveraged to maintain and even enhance efficiency and productivity while supporting workplace flexibility.
Brian Hall, NetDocuments (Moderator)
Travis Reed, NetDocuments
Rebecca Sattin, NetDocuments
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 inwriting prompts that spark AI-powered brilliance.
Kyle Kissell, NetDocuments
Chatbots like Open AI's Chat GPT are great for showcasing the capabilities of generative AI, but might not be the most suitable for everyday tasks. As our understanding and comfort with generative AI evolves, we can expect better user interfaces to emerge, enabling us to be more efficient and productive. Let's explore what the near future of interacting with AI may look like and how NetDocuments is helping you leverage AI responsibly.
Michael Lowry, NetDocuments
Join us for an exclusive company update and glimpse into the future as we share our vision for what lies ahead. In this highly anticipated session, our executive team will provide a comprehensive overview of our recent achievements, strategic milestones, and the exciting innovations that are shaping our industry. Discover how we have successfully navigated challenges, adapted to market dynamics, and positioned ourselves as a leader in our field. Gain insights into our core values, growth strategies, and the initiatives driving our mission forward. Be inspired as we unveil our vision for the future, outlining the groundbreaking technologies, transformative partnerships, and customer-centric approaches that will propel us to new heights. This session is a must-attend for anyone seeking to understand our company's trajectory, explore collaboration opportunities, and witness the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.
Speakers:
Dan Hauck, NetDocuments
John Motz, NetDocuments
Our 2024 Speakers list is still being finalized. See a list of 2023 speakers, below.
2023 speakers
John Arsneault
Chief Information Officer
Goulston & Storrs
Josh Baxter
Chief Executive Officer
NetDocuments
Mike Ferrera
Managing Director
FTI Consulting
Casey Flaherty
Co-Founder
LexFusion
Jared Hasleton
Product Owner
NetDocuments
Dan Hauck
Chief Product Officer
NetDocuments
Michael Hill
Director, Product Marketing
NetDocuments
Josh Hogan
Senior Product Manager
NetDocuments
Scott Kelly
Sr. Manager Product Mgmt.
NetDocuments
Kim Konotchick
General Manager - Azure Mid-Market Data & AI, US West Region
Microsoft
Ali Ofstad
Senior Product Manager
NetDocuments
Jill Schornack
Vice President, Product
NetDocuments
Jeff Alluri
Chief Revenue Officer
Element Technologies
Jeff Brandt
Chief Information Officer
Jackson Kelly
Yvonne Dornice
Founder and President
eSentio Technologies
Ben Driggs
Product Owner
NetDocuments
Jake Evans
Solutions Expert
NetDocuments
Judi Flournoy
Chief Information Officer
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Jon Foster
Manager
Deloitte
Keri Gohman
CEO
CARET
Nancy Griffing
President
3545 Consulting
Brian Hall
Principal Customer Success Manager
NetDocuments
Joy Heath Rush
Chief Executive Officer
International Legal Technology Association
Daniel Katz
Professor at Illinois Tech
Chicago Kent College of Law
Kyle Kissell
Lead Solutions Expert
NetDocuments
Debbie Korodi
Information Services Lead Trainer
Thompson Hine
Dr. Megan Ma
Assistant Director of the Stanford Program in Law, Science, and Technology
Stanford University
Marty Metz
Chief Innovation Officer
eSentio Technologies
Josh Moore
Lead Solutions Expert
NetDocuments
John Motz
Chief Technology Officer
NetDocuments
Michael J. McGuire
Chief Compliance Officer and Associate General Counsel
Littler Mendelson
Andrea Pinkston
Customer Success Manager
NetDocuments
Travis Reed
Senior Manager, Product Management
NetDocuments
Robert Rice
Partner
3545 Consulting
Brandon Russell
Vice President, Customer Success
NetDocuments
Rebecca Sattin
Senior Director, Partner Success
NetDocuments
Greg Siskind
Co-Founder
Siskind Susser
Bobby Tindel
Principal Customer Success Manager
NetDocuments
JB Trexler
Senior Director, Professional Services
NetDocuments
Janice Van Arnam
Executive Assistant
Element Technologies
Ron Warman
Owner
Affinity