The Managing Partners Forum is in its nineteenth year and has established itself as the foremost event for legal leaders in strategy, leadership and technology, throughout the Asian Pacific region.
It is Chilli IQ’s consistent determination of nineteen years of excellence in producing events for law firm leaders and partners that the legal industry can trust the quality of each event created. Guided by the astute input of the advisory panel, speakers and topics are selected for their relevance in enhancing the role of the legal leader and preparing them for better future planning
As we look ahead to 2026, the legal profession stands at an inflection point. Technological acceleration—especially in artificial intelligence—rising client expectations and fast‑moving regulatory frameworks are reshaping how legal services are delivered, valued, and governed.
Competitiveness now hinges on agility: the ability to adapt business models, talent strategies, and operational workflows with speed and purpose. In this environment, embracing change is not optional; it is the prerequisite for resilience, relevance, and sustainable growth.
The 19 Managing Partners Forum programme will examine the forces redefining our landscape: the practical deployment of AI and emerging technologies; the future of work and talent in a multigenerational workforce; evolving regimes in data privacy, cybersecurity, and cross‑border regulation; and the strategic imperative of environmental sustainability.
The Managing Partners Forum brings together managing partners and industry innovators to map and understand what is over the horizon. It is a unique opportunity to gain personal, practical insights as a managing partner—and join peers to exchange experiences that set the course for 2026 and beyond
EVENT TOPICS:
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Our global economic landscape
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Everything you wanted to know about AI but were afraid to ask
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AI : Operational Maturity and Scaling
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Data breaches & Cyber Incidents (through the lens of working with clients)
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Wellbeing: switching off to Lead on
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The future of work
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The Evolving Client-Law Firm Relationship
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People, Culture, and Capability Building
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Client and Sector trends
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The rise of Data Centres
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Energy Transition
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Client Value and Competitive Advantage
2026 Advisory Panel
In order to best represent the interests and needs of the legal profession, we have assembled some of the most prominent legal leaders and thinkers to form the 2026 Advisory Panel that assists with the direction and planning of topics for the 19th Managing Partners Forum.
Our esteemed panelists include:
Our Partners
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Sapphire Partner
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2026 Venue
JW Marriott Resort & Spa Gold Coast
JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa
158 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 - (07) 5592 9800
The JW Marriott are pleased to offer a delegate rate of $365.00 per night (including breakfast) to attending delegates this rate is available pre and post and is inclusive of GST.
If you would like to make a booking please source the link from our programme attached or contact or call Reservation Team directly on 07 5592 9800 or via email reservations.goldcoast@jwmarriott.com should you require any assistance at all with the booking link.
2025 Overview - 18th Managing Partners Forum
Contact us
Attendees:
If you have any questions about the event or your registration, please contact us at Kathy Katrivesis at kathy.katrivesis@thomsonreuters.com
Sponsors
If you are interested in partnering with us please contact George Katrivesis at george.katrivesis@thomsonreuters.com