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A leadership platform, not just a conference, convening the people who make, interpret, apply and regulate the law, and those who live with it.
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The future of law will shape the future of South Africa.
A cross-sector leadership platform shaping the future of law, governance, trust and society in South Africa. 3 November 2026, Sandton. Registration is free.
Summit The Future of Law, brought to you by LexisNexis 3 Nov 2026 · Sandton
Until doors open
17days 16hrs 36min 50sec
3 Nov 2026One day, Sandton, Johannesburg
4Forces shaping the future
7Sectors in one room
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Why Future of Law. Why now.
Future of Law convenes leaders from the judiciary, government, business, academia, technology, regulation and civil society to confront the decisions shaping South Africa's legal ecosystem over the next decade.
Law is not shaped by the legal profession alone. It influences how institutions govern, how organisations operate, how innovation is regulated and how people experience justice, rights and opportunity.
As technology accelerates decision-making, public trust is tested and regulation faces new demands, South Africa needs a broader conversation across sectors and generations. This is where different perspectives meet to challenge assumptions, shape practical action and inform the Future of Law Report.
A leadership platform, not just a conference.
Why it exists
Law shapes how institutions govern, how markets work and how people experience justice. Those decisions are too important to be made in silos.
Why now
AI, digital government and pressure on public trust are changing the rules faster than institutions can adapt. The next decade will be decided now.
Why attend
Leave with a cross-sector view of what is coming, relationships beyond your own sector, and a voice in the Future of Law Report.
The questions South Africa must answer.
Four forces shaping the future: institutional trust, democratic participation, human capability and responsible adaptation.
01 / Trust
How can institutions earn, rebuild and sustain trust when scrutiny, complexity and public expectations are increasing?
02 / Digital Democracy
How can South Africa enable digital growth and access while protecting constitutional rights, privacy and accountability?
03 / Skills & Human Capability
What judgement, skills and human capabilities will leaders need when technology changes how legal and regulatory decisions are made?
04 / Agility & Adaptation
How can law, regulation and institutions adapt faster without sacrificing certainty, fairness or legitimacy?
One ecosystem. Different perspectives.
A programme of keynote addresses, cross-sector conversations and debate designed to generate practical, report-worthy insight. Indicative running order: session titles, formats and timings are subject to confirmation.
3 November 2026, the day in order
- 01Arrival: registration & networking
- 02Keynote: The Future of Law Distinguished AddressTrust. A defining perspective on constitutional values, democratic resilience and the institutions South Africa will need for the future. The question at the centre: which institutional foundations must South Africa protect or reform by 2035?
- 03Fireside conversation: Law in a Digital DemocracyDigital Democracy. A cross-sector conversation about AI, digital infrastructure, access, accountability and the safeguards a connected democracy needs. The question at the centre: is South Africa's legal infrastructure ready for the intelligent age?
- 04Panel discussion: Future Voices: The Future Is WatchingSkills & Human Capability. Emerging professionals, students, innovators and public-interest voices challenge institutions to respond to the expectations of the next generation. The question at the centre: what must change for the next generation to trust South Africa's institutions and professions?
- 05Debate: Will AI improve access to justice faster than traditional reform?Agility & Adaptation. An Oxford-style debate testing whether technology can widen access more quickly than institutional and court reform. The question at the centre: what conditions must be in place for AI-enabled access to justice to be responsible, inclusive and trusted?
- 06Close: reflections & the Future of Law Report
The people shaping the legal ecosystem.
Law affects everyone. Every sector belongs. Future of Law brings together those who make, interpret, apply, regulate, study and are affected by law.
Judiciary
Constitutional legitimacy, judicial independence and the lived experience of justice.
Government & Regulators
Policy, legislation, oversight and the rules shaping institutions and markets.
Corporate South Africa
Legal certainty, governance, risk, investment confidence and responsible growth.
Academia
Research, education, ethics and the ideas that challenge established thinking.
Technology Leaders
Innovation, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, data and responsible AI.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
The professionals translating regulation, ethics and accountability into practice.
Future Voices
The next generation holding today's institutions accountable for tomorrow.
Experience meets new perspective.
A cross-sector line-up bringing together established authority, practical experience and emerging voices. Further speakers to be announced.
Hon. Solly Malatsi
The challenge is not to resist technological change, but to ensure that technology serves justice rather than replacing humanity.
Help shape more than a conversation.
See the forces shaping what comes next
Understand how trust, technology, regulation and human capability will affect your organisation, institution and role.
Engage beyond your sector
Connect with leaders from sectors that rarely share the same platform but are navigating interconnected challenges.
Contribute to the Future of Law Report
Add your perspective to the insights, tensions and recommendations captured through the summit.
The future of law is a shared responsibility.
Registration is free. Complete the form and we'll confirm your place, then send joining details closer to the day.
3 Nov 2026 Sandton, Johannesburg
- Trust
- Digital Democracy
- Skills & Human Capability
- Agility & Adaptation
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