AI x KM: New York

By 2026, most firms will have experimented with generative AI tools. Many will have launched pilots, rolled out chat interfaces, and invested heavily in vendor platforms. Far fewer will have addressed the harder, more fundamental question:

Do we have the knowledge foundations, governance, and operating models required to make AI reliable, scalable, and defensible in practice?

AI x KM is designed for law firm leaders responsible for that the next phase of AI adoption - infrastructure.

This one-day, in-person program brings together senior KM leaders, innovation and technology executives, partners, and operational decision-makers to explore how firms are rebuilding knowledge as a strategic asset, one that underpins AI accuracy, supports talent development, protects client trust, and enables new economic models.

Across the day, speakers will move beyond theory to examine how firms are:

Treating knowledge as business-critical infrastructure, not a support function
Addressing the “knowledge osmosis” crisis created by hybrid work, AI automation, and changing leverage models
Shifting from search and retrieval to orchestrated intelligence, embedding knowledge directly into legal workflows
Linking KM decisions to pricing, profitability, risk, and client outcomes
Designing governance frameworks that align AI capability with professional responsibility and regulatory expectations

Through case studies, panels, and practitioner-led sessions, the program focuses on what it takes to move from AI experimentation to sustained, firm-wide capability, including the people, data, governance, and economic decisions that sit beneath the technology layer.

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to position KM at the centre of their firm’s AI strategy, and with practical insights they can apply immediately to strengthen knowledge foundations, de-risk AI deployment, and build long-term competitive advantage.

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Go beyond pilots to see how firms align KM, lawyers, and change management to make AI stick
Learn how leading firms are redesigning knowledge capture, governance, and reuse for continuous AI enablement
See how firms evaluate vendors and structure pilots to turn experimentation into scalable, value-driven knowledge infrastructure
Gain practical tools to assess KM maturity, manage total cost of ownership, and align knowledge strategy with firm risk and performance
Understand how AI is reshaping enterprise knowledge, from access and user experience to governance and decision-making
Most importantly, attendees will leave with clarity on what to build next, what to stop doing, and how to position knowledge at the centre of their firm’s AI strategy.

Our Speaking Faculty

We are curating a senior, practitioner-led faculty for AI x KM 2026 and welcome proposals from those actively shaping how knowledge is designed, governed, and activated inside legal organizations.

Share a real-world case study on scaling Knowledge Management as infrastructure?
Lead a strategic discussion on KM operating models, governance, data architecture, or adoption?
Facilitate a workshop on taxonomy, data hygiene, embedded KM, or AI-ready knowledge design?
Explore sponsorship or partnership opportunities to engage this community of KM, innovation, and legal operations leaders?

As AI rapidly reshapes how law firms create, manage, and use knowledge, traditional knowledge lifecycle models must evolve. This session explores how firms can modernize each stage of the knowledge lifecycle, from knowledge capture and governance to reuse and innovation, while responsibly integrating AI technologies. Attendees will examine the cultural and change management impacts of AI adoption, strategies for preparing KM teams for continuous transformation, and the critical role of governance in maintaining trusted, high-quality knowledge. The discussion will also highlight how to identify and extract value from diverse knowledge sources, operationalize KM for AI-driven workflows, and define what a future-ready knowledge function looks like for the next generation of law firms.

As AI tools evolve at unprecedented speed, law firms must look beyond short-term adoption and focus on long-term strategy. This session explores how to evaluate the rapidly changing AI market while grounding innovation in clean, well-governed knowledge and data. Attendees will learn why high-quality KM foundations are essential for AI accuracy and reliability, how to assess the total cost of ownership of AI tools, and how to plan for tool depreciation as technologies mature or are replaced. Walk away with a practical framework for making informed, future-ready AI investments that align with your firm’s knowledge, risk, and business goals.

Rolling out AI in a law firm is rarely a one-size-fits-all process. This session examines the real-world implementation journeys of two distinctly different firms, highlighting how organizational structure, culture, and strategic priorities shape AI adoption. Attendees will gain insight into the end-to-end rollout process, including timeline development, stakeholder identification, governance considerations, and phased deployment strategies. The discussion will explore key obstacles encountered along the way, from resistance to change, workflow disruption, client concerns, and how each firm addressed them. Particular focus will be placed on communication strategies, internal education programs, and client-facing messaging that supported successful adoption. Participants will leave with practical lessons, cautionary insights, and a clearer roadmap for implementing AI effectively within their own firms.

Law firms are inundated with AI vendors, but successful outcomes depend on more than compelling demos. This session walks through a structured, end-to-end approach to AI vendor evaluation, from vetting and pilot selection to proof of concept, financial planning, and adoption. Learn how to design meaningful pilots, gather actionable feedback from end users, secure leadership buy-in, and create a clear action plan that transforms pilot results into scalable, value-driven KM solutions, without overwhelming your firm or your lawyers.

As law firms adopt new AI tools and vendor solutions, the success of these investments depends on the strength of the organization’s underlying knowledge strategy. This session explores how to prepare and modernize knowledge management to ensure seamless integration with AI technologies. Attendees will learn about different types/categories of knowledge assets, how to better ensure the accuracy and reliability of firm knowledge, how to align KM frameworks with vendor platforms, and how to build a long-term strategy that enables knowledge and AI to work together effectively, driving higher quality, better insights, greater efficiency, and sustainable value.

Enterprise search has evolved from simple keyword queries to intelligent, AI-powered discovery tools that surface the right knowledge at the right time. This session explores how AI is reshaping the user experience of enterprise search, from intuitive interfaces to contextual and predictive results. Attendees will examine how these advancements change expectations for both employees and clients, and learn practical strategies for managing those expectations while delivering faster, more accurate, and more trusted access to organizational knowledge.

This session explores how Knowledge Management leaders can leverage AI as a strategic support system to enhance lawyer productivity and case outcomes. Attendees will learn how to embed AI into everyday legal workflows, from court case preparation to generating comprehensive case overviews, identifying relevant questions, and surfacing insights from prior related matters. The session also addresses the critical role of KM in educating end users, driving adoption, and positioning AI as a trusted extension of the firm’s knowledge ecosystem.

Join senior KM, innovation, and legal operations leaders at AI x KM to:

Gain practical frameworks for designing KM as firm-wide infrastructure, not a standalone function.
Learn from practitioners who have moved beyond pilots to operational KM ,embedding knowledge into workflows, governance models, and decision-making.
Connect with peers across law firms and in-house teams who are shaping the future of knowledge, AI readiness, pricing, and client transparency.

Stay tuned, speakers and panels coming soon!

Early Bird: Confirm your place by 03.31.26 and save $200 use code AIKM26

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