2026 Asia Pacific Regional MEETING

Sydney, Australia

Thursday-Saturday, 21-23 May 2026

The ELA is excited to partner with Maddocks to host our 2026 ELA Asia Pacific Regional Meeting, 21-23 May 2026 in Sydney, Australia.


On Thursday, 21 May, we kick off this event with a lovely welcome dinner.  Friday, 22 May 2026, we will start the day with internal sessions and our regional meeting, where we can align on key internal updates, upcoming announcements, and opportunities ahead. Most importantly, we’ll explore ways to strengthen collaboration and create new cross-border business opportunities.


We will invite clients to join us after lunch on Friday and include them in our reception at Maddocks.  Our member dinner will take place on Friday evening, 22 May 2026, following the reception.  On Saturday, we are offering an optional tour for members starting in the morning and including lunch (this tour is included with your registration fee).


Guests are welcome to join us on Thursday and Friday evening for dinner as well as for the Saturday tour. *

*Note: there are fees for guest participation in each of these activities. 


We encourage each firm to bring a Next Gen representative!  Marketing and Business Development team members are also invited to attend and contribute to this event.



A huge thank you to Maddocks for agreeing to host us this year! 

Main Event Agenda:

Thursday, 21 May 2026



Friday, 22 May 2026 -  Maddocks


  • 8:00am-9:00am Next Gen Breakfast
  • 9:00am-10:00am Concurrent Sessions:
  • Next Gen Workshop
  • Specialty Group Meeting: AI / Data Privacy
  • 10:00am-10:30am Break
  • 10:30am-12:15pm Regional Meeting
  • 12:15pm-1:00pm Networking Lunch
  • 1:00pm-2:00pm R PICHTR Presentation 
  • 2:00pm-2:30pm Final Touch Base Sessions for Panels
  • 2:30pm-3:00pm Client guests arrive to standing afternoon tea
  • 3:00pm-3:15 pm Welcome and Introduction to the ELA
  • 3:15pm– 3:45pm – Keynote Presentation
  • 3:45pm – 4:00pm – Coffee break
  • 4:00pm – 5:00pm – Concurrent Sessions:
  • Conducting Investigations in Asia Pacific
  • Emerging Legal Trends (AI, Remote/Hybrid Work, Recent Regulations)
  • 5pm – 6:30pm - Drinks and canapes (clients leave after drinks)
  • 7:30pm – ELA Member Dinner: Otto - Mezzanino


Saturday, 23 May 2026 -  Optional Tour with Lunch - Taronga Zoo

  • 9:30am - Meet at Circular Quay Ferry Terminal
  • 10:00am - Visit Taronga Zoo with animal encounter
  • 1:00pm - Lunch in Circular Quay


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Please note: clients are invited to attend the Friday afternoon sessions only and there will be a separate link for their registration.

Event Venue:

Maddocks
Level 10, 33 Alfred Steet

Sydney NSW 2000


Hotel Recommendations (close to Maddocks):

Registration Fees:

(includes event registration, Thursday & Friday Dinners and tour on Saturday)

  • Primary Representatives and other lawyers:: $350 USD
  • Next Gen Representatives: $250 USD
  • Marketing/Business Development Representatives: $250 USD
  • Add-ons:
  • Guest - Dinner on Thursday $150 USD (free for members)
  • Guest - Dinner on Friday $150 USD (free for members)
  • Guest - Tour on Saturday: $100 USD (free for members)

For questions about the event, please reach out to the ELA events team at events@ela.law.

RSVP Here

Registration for this event is now closed.  If you are interested in attending, please reach out to events@ela.law to confirm if a seat is available.