RelFest Chicago

September 29 - October 1, 2026
Hyatt Regency Chicago

We’re gathering 2,000 members of the legal intelligence community to connect and learn in the place where it all started: sweet home Chicago. You might come to RelFest for the education, but you’ll stay for the friendships, conversations, and breakthroughs.

See the 2025 Highlights

A Conference You’ll Write Home About

Nothing about RelFest is average. We’re bringing the legal intelligence community together in a place where ideas are bound to flourish.

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Opening Keynote

What better way to start the conference than with everyone in one room? Come hear community and product updates from CEO Phil Saunders, CPO Chris Brown, and other product experts.

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Innovation Awards

Spotlights, confetti, data jokes – our annual award show pulls out all the stops to celebrate the organizations and individuals who use our software in creative ways.

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Community Pavilion

Spend time in the heart of RelFest to see the latest tech, meet some new friends, and learn how you can solve your legal data challenges with help from our sponsors.

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Breakout sessions

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Sponsors

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Fireside chats

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Learning Labs

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Workshops

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RCE & CLE Credits

Relativity Fest Keynote - Phil Saunders
Relativity Fest speaking panel
Relativity Fest keynote speakers
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Relativity Fest attendees in a Learning Lab
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Relativity Fest stage

2025 Agenda

As you plan for RelFest, this agenda is your source of truth! Make your week what you want.

Monday, October 6

12:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
Tee Off with Relativity Golf Outing

Tuesday, October 7

11:00 a.m.
- 8:00 p.m.
Registration Open
3:00 p.m.
- 3:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
3:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
Workshops
4:15 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
5:00 p.m.
- 8:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception in the Community Pavilion

Wednesday, October 8

7:30 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
Community Pavillion Open
7:30 a.m.
- 7:00 p.m.
Registration Open
9:00 a.m.
- 10:15 a.m.
Keynote
10:45 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
11:30 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.
- 2:00 p.m.
Judicial Panel
1:00 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
Workshops
2:30 p.m.
- 3:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
3:30 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
Workshops
3:45 p.m.
- 4:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
4:30 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
Happy Hour in Community Pavilion
7:00 p.m.
- 10:00 p.m.
Free Night

Thursday, October 9

8:00 a.m.
- 4:00 p.m.
Community Pavillion Open
8:00 a.m.
- 7:00 p.m.
Registration Open
9:00 a.m.
- 9:45 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
10:15 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
10:15 a.m.
- 12:15 p.m.
Workshops
11:30 a.m.
- 12:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
12:15 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m.
- 2:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
1:30 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
Workshops
2:45 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
4:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
The Relativity Innovation Awards
6:30 p.m.
- 11:30 p.m.
Networking Event

Frequently Asked Questions

2025 Sponsors

Emerald Sponsors
Ruby Sponsors
Sapphire Sponsors
Educational Sponsors

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