The 46th annual ILTACON is underway, bringing together more than 5,300 attendees for one of the legal technology sector’s most prominent gatherings of the year.
ILTA CEO Joy Heath Rush recently joked that the organisation may need to build new hotel rooms to accommodate the record-breaking number of delegates expected this year.
The conference features more than 80 panels and educational sessions, dozens of sponsors, and a packed schedule of activities spanning multiple venues across the event site.
Among the headline moments today is the Kevin Fong Keynote with 911 Memorial, set to begin at 9 a.m. in Delta Ballroom A, drawing significant anticipation from attendees.
The ILTA Authors Corner will run from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Davidson Registration Desk, offering publications from fellow ILTACON attendees alongside book signings and related events.
Attendees can check the Bizzabo App to see when live signings are scheduled throughout the day, making it easier to plan visits to the Authors Corner around other sessions.
The Wellness Window, presented by Harvey, will operate in the Delta BCD Lobby from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring an Oxygen Bar for delegates looking to recharge between sessions.
The Exhibit Hall opens at 10:30 a.m. following a coffee break in Ryman A, and will remain open until 6 p.m., giving attendees ample time to connect with sponsors including Neostella, DocStyle, and Ajax.
Startup Hub Presentations are scheduled to run from 10:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Exhibit Hall Stage 2, providing a platform for emerging companies in the legal technology space.
A broad range of educational sessions covering artificial intelligence governance, project leadership, data-driven financial strategies, and legal IT operations will run throughout the morning and afternoon across multiple rooms.
The ILTA Tech Survey 2026 Preview is among the sessions scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon, alongside discussions on AI tools, legal resistance, and professional development for younger practitioners.
Afternoon sessions from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. will cover topics including smart virtual agents for self-service support, AI-enabled data estates, and data science as a core capability for modern legal teams.
A Press Briefing is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., followed by a further round of sessions beginning at 3:30 p.m. covering neuroscience leadership, Microsoft updates, and eDiscovery.
The day concludes with the Women Who Lead Reception in Magnolia Mezzanine from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., rounding off a full first day at one of the legal sector’s flagship annual events.