ILTACON 2025 delivered strong programming, networking, and PR presence alongside a navigable Maryland venue that facilitated easy movement and access. Planning included engaging activities, seminars, information booths, Klik SmartBadge drop boxes, and readily available ILTACON representatives. The wine selection and attention to detail were noted. A pervasive gold-rush atmosphere emerged, driven by a frontier-style AI revolution and rapid commercialization. Companies repeatedly announced new AI tools, renamed offerings, and abandoned prior roadmaps while racing to capitalize on fast-moving opportunities. The overall environment resembled a boomtown or Wild West more than measured industry maturity.
On the surface, ILTACON 2025, the International Legal Technology Association's largest annual legal technology event, had all the makings of a great conference. But despite the thought-provoking sessions and keynotes, networking opportunities and PR fanfare, I couldn't shake the sense that we were in the midst of a seismic shift in legal tech, surrounded by the restless energy of a boomtown.
And it wasn't the conference itself either. As far as legal tech conferences go, this one was well-planned, with many engaging activities, networking events and seminars. There were plenty of opportunities to network. The wine selection wasn't bad-something that is particularly important to me-and attention to detail was evident. There were information booths, carefully placed drop boxes for the Klik SmartBadges post-conference, and ILTAcon representatives were conveniently located throughout the facility, ready to assist with directions and more.
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