We are excited to announce that the 2025 ACC In-house Legal National Conference will take place from 12 – 14 November 2025 at the stunning
JW Marriott Gold Coast.

 Have you ever wanted to speak at our National Conference?

Do you have an idea or topic you’re burning to share with your in-house peers?

…This is your chance!

We are currently inviting submissions from members across the in-house legal spectrum to contribute their insights, experiences, and expertise to help shape this year’s program.

2025 Conference Theme: By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel ®

This year’s theme highlights the power of peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing within the in-house legal community. We invite you to contribute your unique perspectives, experiences, and strategies that have helped in-house teams navigate challenges, drive innovation, and create impact. Whether you have cutting-edge research to share, best practices to showcase, or compelling case studies to present, we welcome your contributions.

 Submission Guidelines

• Content Areas: Submissions should align with the conference theme and may cover a broad range of topics including, but not limited to, legal innovation, risk management, leadership, diversity and inclusion, technology in legal practice, ethics, and compliance.
• Presentation Formats: We encourage diverse presentation formats such as interactive sessions, case studies, individual presentations and panel sessions. Please indicate your preferred format in your submission. Please note all session spots are 60 minutes in length.

 Submission Deadline: The deadline for submissions is 5pm AEST, Friday 9 May 2025.

Submission Process: To submit your session proposals, please use our ‘Abstract Portal’, where you can save drafts and submit multiple presentations with ease. Our 2025 National Conference Programming Committee, comprising senior in-house lawyers, eagerly awaits your submissions.

Join us in shaping the future of in-house legal practice by sharing your insights and expertise at ACC Australia’s In-house Legal National Conference 2025.  We look forward to receiving your submissions and welcoming you to the JW Marriott Gold Coast in November.