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.

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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.

2026 nominations are now open
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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

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Relativity Fest stage

2026 Agenda

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

Monday, September 28

11:30 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
Pre-RelFest Workshop Registration
1:00 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
Pre-RelFest Workshop

Tuesday, September 29

7:30 a.m.
- 7:00 p.m.
Registration Open
8:30 a.m.
- 12:30 p.m.
Pre-RelFest Workshop
8:30 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m.
Tee Off with Relativity Golf Outing
10:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m.
Pickleball Outing
12:00 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
12:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m.
Community Pavilion Open
1:30 p.m.
- 2:30 p.m.
Judicial Panel
1:00 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
Workshops
3:00 p.m.
- 3:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
3:30 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
Workshops
4:15 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
5:00 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception in the Community Pavilion

Wednesday, September 30

7:30 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
Registration Open
8:00 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
Community Pavillion Open
8:00 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
- 10:30 a.m.
Keynote
11:00 a.m.
- 11:45 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
11:45 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.
- 1:45 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
1:00 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
Workshops
2:15 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
3:30 p.m.
- 4:15 p.m.
Breakout Sessions
3:30 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
Workshops
4:15 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
Happy Hour in the Community Pavilion

Thursday, October 1

8:00 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
Community Pavillion Open
8:00 a.m.
- 7:30 p.m.
Registration Open
8:00 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m.
- 10:00 a.m.
Workshops
9:00 a.m.
- 9:45 a.m.
General Session
10:15 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions
10:30 a.m.
- 12:30 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
* Agenda subject to change

Frequently Asked Questions

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2025 Sponsors

Emerald Sponsors
Ruby Sponsors
Sapphire Sponsors
Educational Sponsors

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