2026 Global Conference

Programme Schedule

Provisional Programme 

 

Working sessions on Friday and Saturday will take place in the Bohemia Ballroom at the Prague Marriott Hotel. 

The suggested dress code is business casual for the working sessions and the dress code for social events is specified under each event.

 

Thursday
15
OCT

9:00am-10:00am 

Management Committee Meeting
Management Committee Only
Management Committee members please meet in the hotel lobby at 8.15am to be transported by car to the offices.
ROWAN LEGAL offices, GEMINI A, Na Pankráci 1683/127, 140 00 Praha 4-Nusle, Prague 4 MAP

10:00am-4:00pm 

Board Meeting
Members who wish to attend must notify the Global Office in advance.
Board members please meet in the hotel lobby at 9.15am to be transported by bus to the offices. ROWAN LEGAL offices, GEMINI A, Na Pankráci 1683/127, 140 00 Praha 4-Nusle, Prague 4 MAP

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Conference Registration
Register and pick up your badge.
Groups Lobby, Prague Marriott Hotel

6:30pm -11:00pm

Welcome Evening at FlyVista Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
FlyVista, Máj – House of Fun, Národní 63/26, 110 00 Prague 1 – Nové Město, Czech Republic MAP
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Please ensure you arrive for 7:00pm at the venue. It is approximately 15 minutes on foot or by taxi/uber. Fly Vista is an impressive rooftop venue in central Prague, offering spectacular panoramic views of the city in a vibrant and contemporary setting. With exclusive buyout of the venue for the evening, it provides the perfect backdrop for delegates to relax, network and enjoy a memorable event with food, drinks and stunning views across Prague.

Friday
16
OCT

7:30am - 9:00am

Managing Partners & CEO Breakfast Roundtable
Managing Partners/CEOs/COOs - Invitation Only
Room Location TBC

9:15am - 9:40am

Welcome and attendee introductions
Bohemia Ballroom
Paul Kirton, Multilaw Chair
Rowan Legal

9:40am - 9:50am

Host Firm Showcase
Rowan Legal

9:50am - 10:15am

Ice-breaker activity

10:00am - 11:00am

KEYNOTE
Growth, optimism and opportunity in a world of profound law firm change PART ONE
Jonathan Watmough, Founder and Owner, HelpingLawyersTHRIVE

11:00am - 11:30am

Coffee Break

11:30am - 12:15pm

KEYNOTE
Growth, optimism and opportunity in a world of profound law firm change PART TWO
Jonathan Watmough, Founder and Owner, HelpingLawyersTHRIVE

12:15pm - 1:00pm

KEYNOTE
From Relationship Banking to AI‑Augmented Advisory
Tomáš Salomon, CEO, Česká spořitelna (ERSTE Group)

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buffet Lunch

2:00pm - 2:10pm

New Member Firm Presentation

2:10pm - 3:00pm

KEYNOTE
What Global Industrial Clients Need from Law Firms
David Koláček, Group Chief Legal Officer, KKCG/Allwyn

3:00pm - 3:20pm

Coffee Break

3:20pm - 4:30pm

Practice Group Break Out Sessions

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Evening at Pilsner Urquell Experience
Join us for an enjoyable evening at the Pilsner Urquell Experience in central Prague. Guests will enjoy Pilsner beer-pulling, food and games, with the option to have a look around the self-guided exhibition area during the evening. We are also pleased to be joined by our selected charity, the Tereza Maxová Foundation, who will give a short presentation.
Dress code: Smart Casual
Please meet in the Prague Marriott lobby at 6.00pm to depart on foot to the venue. It is approximately an 11 minute walk.

Saturday
17
OCT

9:15am - 9:20am

Welcome to Day Two
Paul Kirton, Multilaw Chair

9:20am - 10:20am

KEYNOTE SESSION
AI, Cybersecurity and Regulation of Legal Services
Prof. Radim Polčák, Vice‑Rector & Professor of Law, Masaryk University

10:20am - 10:30am

New Member Firm Presentation

10:30am - 11:00am

Coffee Break

11:00am - 12:00pm

Regional Meetings

12:00pm - 12:25pm

Multilaw Global Office: Insights and Updates
Adam Cooke, Chief Executive Officer; Max Mahler, Growth Manager
Join us to hear the latest developments in the network, recruitment of new firms and future plans.

12:25pm - 12:50pm

Annual General Meeting

12:50pm - 1:00pm

Intro to Toronto 2027
Miller Thomson

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Buffet Lunch

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Closing Gala Dinner & 2026 Multilaw Awards at Lobkowicz Palace
The Gala Dinner and Multilaw Awards will take place at the magnificent Lobkowicz Palace, a beautifully restored 16th-century palace within the Prague Castle complex, offering an elegant and unforgettable setting with spectacular views over Prague.
Dress code: Smart
Please meet in the hotel lobby at 6.00pm to depart by bus TBC

Sunday
18
OCT

9:00am - 2:00pm

Optional Sunday Tour to Karlštejn Castle
(This tour must be added under Program Options when you register - it is not included in the registration fee)

Depart Prague Marriott at 09:00 for a guided visit to the magnificent Karlštejn Castle, including the Imperial Palace and Marian Tower, followed by lunch at Grill Restaurant Mlýn Karlštejn, before returning to Prague at approximately 13:30/14:00
Dress Code: Casual with walking footwear