QPM, Hostage negotiator, SWI
ACC Europe Annual Conference 2025
600
+Skilled
Speakers
Speakers
30
Days of
Experience
Experience
4000
+International
Participants
Participants
21 - 23 May 2025
Barcelona, Spain
600
+Skilled
Speakers
Speakers
30
Days of
Experience
Experience
4000
+International
Participants
Participants
21 - 23 May 2025
Barcelona, Spain
The must-attend event for the in-house community in Europe BY IN-HOUSE COUNSEL, for in-house counsel ®
Thank you for your attendance in Edinburgh and do not forget to mark your calendars for next year, 21 - 23 May 2025 in Barcelona, Spain
Welcome to the ACC Europe Annual Conference 2025!
The ACC Europe Annual Conference is the must-attend event for in-house counsel across the region, uniting, empowering, and inspiring legal professionals through a vibrant exchange of knowledge, cutting-edge education, unparalleled networking opportunities, and passionate advocacy.
As the largest chapter of the global Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), ACC Europe is part of a worldwide community of over 47,000 in-house counsel, serving more than 10,000 organizations in 105+ countries. In Europe alone, our family boasts 3,800 members across 30 diverse nations.
ACC Europe is your gateway to a world of connections, resources, and growth, both personally and professionally. Join us on 21-23 May in Barcelona!
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Author, The Activist Leader
Lucy Parker
Reporter, The Financial Times
Dan McCrum
TV Psychiatrist & Speaker
Dr T
Legal & Beyond
The ACC Europe Annual Conference is the must-attend event for European in-house counsel and provides a platform for them to come together, share knowledge, network, and discuss various legal and business topics relevant to their roles.
What is new?
- Combined Power: ACC education and peer engagement are growing their footprint globally in 2024! Join us in Edinburgh for two unparalleled events where the collective in-house legal community will gather for 2.5 days to grow their network, gain insights from a broad peer group, and meet new people who share the same passion for the profession. Chief Legal Officers can join the exclusive ACC CLO Global Summit and European in-house counsel can benefit from the invaluable learning and networking available at the ACC Europe Annual Conference, Legal & Beyond. No matter where you are in your career, this expanded opportunity offers in-house legal professionals at any level to grow both personally and professionally. Click here to know more about the ACC CLO Global Summit.
- Revamped Format: We’re rewriting the conference playbook! In response to our diverse audience, we’re embracing a dynamic approach with a bigger focus on interactive participation and facilitating engagement and networking among members. Apart from the ACC bite size sessions and keynotes, we will be offering fishbowls, pro-con debates and intimate roundtable discussions. More detailed information to follow soon!
- New tracks: Our tracks will cater to the varying levels of seniority among in-house lawyers, ensuring that every attendee receives content that’s precisely tailored to their professional journey. Get ready for an engaging, relevant, and highly personalized conference experience! We are aware that leadership is fluid and so it will be your learning with us: you will be able to cherry-pick your sessions and learning opportunities according to your needs and taste.
- Emerging Leaders: The emerging leaders track is for in-house lawyers who are increasing their impact in their organization and want to continue to grow.
- Leaders: The leaders track is for global or regional leaders of legal departments who manage legal teams (e.g. general counsels, deputy general counsels, regional general counsels, head of) and/or for senior in-house lawyers leading highly complex and strategic projects in multiple jurisdictions.
Emerging Leaders track
DEI: Beyond Wishful Thinking
Beyond the Buzz: An Intimate Conversation About the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Advising Your Stakeholders in Implementing GenAI Tools Across Your Business
To Specialise or Not to Specialise: Charting Your Career Path in a Complex World
Climbing the Career Ladder: How to Unlock Your Full Potential?
Unlocking Success: Navigating Joint Venture With Start-Ups and Scale-Ups to Power Business Growth
ESG in Practice: Legal Challenges in Supply Chain Management
Cloud Transformation and Key Trends in Tech and Outsourcing
Future of Work: 2024 – Evolving Trends in the Landscape of the Workplace
Leaders track
How to Unlock AI Efficiencies in Legal Departments: from Buzz to Best Practices
GCs of the Future: Being a Strategic Business Partner and the “Canary in the Coal Mine”. How to Meet the Evolving Expectations of the C-Suite
Equality or Equity? Unveiling Organisational Blind Spots: Exploring the Impact of Cultural and Contextual Variations on Gender Equality
Preparing for the Worst/Aiming for the Best: Practical Tips for Managing Investigations When Things Go Wrong
Strategic Advocacy: Navigating Corporate Politics Through Effective Communication
Building High-Performing International Legal Teams in a VUCA-VUCA World
Dealing With Tricky Career Moments: Strategies for Success in a Non-linear Legal Journey
Programme Co-chair: Maria Barros
Chief Legal & Public Affairs Officer
Maria Barros
Programme Co-chair: Fiona de Kerckhove
Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory Affairs - Cloud Solutions Counseling, SAP, UK