Law x Tech Summit & Awards 2026

About this event

The legal profession in Nigeria is experiencing a rapid technological shift. From automated drafting workflows to court administration reforms and integrated case management infrastructure, technology is defining the standard of legal practice.
To celebrate the practitioners, startups, and institutions driving this transformation, the Law x Tech Summit & Awards 2026 is convening the ecosystem's leading voices in Lagos this November.
Thrive LegalSpace is proud to be an official sponsor of the summit, reinforcing our mission to equip legal practitioners with the modern tools, industry insights, and high-impact networks driving the future of law.

What to Expect: Spotlighting Nigerian Legal Technology
Anchored on the theme "Spotlighting Nigerian Legal Technology," the event provides a collaborative platform featuring interactive panels, masterclasses, live tech demos, exhibitions, curated networking sessions, and an evening celebrating ecosystem milestones.

Who Should Attend?
You do not have to be a "tech person" to attend—you just have to care about where the profession is headed. The room is curated for: Lawyers and Law Firm Leaders (partners, associates, and solo practitioners), In-House Legal Teams (General Counsel, legal officers, and compliance personnel), Legal Tech Founders and Builders (developers, product managers, and engineering teams), Tech & AI Professionals (specialists across AI, data, cybersecurity, and digital transformation), Law Students and Young Lawyers, Innovation and Legal Operations Professionals, Regulators and Academics, as well as Investors and Ecosystem Builders looking for high-growth legal tech opportunities across Africa.

Law x Tech Awards: 14 Categories Honouring Trailblazers
The summit will host the Law x Tech Awards & Honours 2026, spotlighting exceptional leadership across 14 dedicated categories: Tech-Savvy Male Lawyer of the Year, Tech-Savvy Female Lawyer of the Year, Legal Tech Product of the Year, Legal Tech Community of the Year, Legal Innovation Award, Startup Lawyer of the Year, Legal Tech Educator of the Year, Innovative In-House Counsel of the Year, Legal Tech Founder of the Year, Rising Star in Legal Technology, Legal Tech Startup of the Year, AI & Law Innovation Award, Legal Tech Professional of the Year, and the Access to Justice Innovation Award.
Members of the legal community are invited to nominate peers, innovators, and organizations making measurable contributions to legal tech.

Secure Your Pass
Community members can take advantage of an exclusive discount when securing UNICORN category passes:
Discount Code: Use Ruchi28 at checkout for a discount on UNICORN Tickets.
Strict Deadline: Both the nomination form and the Ruchi28 discount code expire this Friday, October 30, 2026.