BCLMA 2026 Conference & Marketplace
April 30 - May 1, 2026 | Vancouver Convention Centre East
About the Conference
As the legal industry continues to evolve, law firm leaders are navigating uncharted territory with resilience and creativity. Our conference theme this year, Thriving in a New World, speaks to the need for adaptability, innovation, and well-being in a profession that’s changing faster than ever. This year’s BCLMA Conference offers a dynamic program designed to inspire new thinking, build practical skills, and foster meaningful connections. You will leave with fresh strategies, renewed energy, and a stronger sense of community as they move confidently through today’s shifting landscape.
Day 1 will kick off with an opening keynote by Laura Desveaux, PhD, CPCC, ACC who will be speaking on the topic of the high performer’s edge and re-framing mindset in an ever changing landscape.
This will be followed by breakout sessions on topics including a data- and neuroscience- driven approach to psychological safety, maintaining workplace compliance in the modern law firm, as well as designing and sustaining a strong workplace culture in times of uncertainty.
We will also have a moderated panel discussion on integrating AI into the workplace to help you and your team feel empowered. This will include insightful tools and strategies for consideration when planning for and rolling out AI at your law firm, including exploring the ethical implications, along with insights into how and what firms are already integrating.
Day 2 will start off with our AGM which will be followed by the same breakout sessions as Day 1. Due to popular demand, we will offer each of our three breakout sessions on both days of the conference. Members can choose and benefit from two out of the three sessions scheduled.
We will wind-up the Conference with our closing keynote speaker, Alex Phizicky, PCC, CEC who will be presenting on the topic of leading with confidence to go from chaos to clarity in a changing legal landscape.
Join us for two unforgettable days of wisdom from industry leaders through keynote presentations, an engaging panel discussion, and hands-on skills-building breakout sessions