The 11th annual Clio Cloud Conference, presented by legal practice management company Clio, is set to begin this coming Monday in Nashville. Expected to be the largest ClioCon to date, the conference anticipates a total of 3,500 attendees, with 2,500 in person and an additional 1,000 virtually. (More)
As a regular attendee, I can report from past experience that this conference offers some of the best learnings and discussions in the legal tech field. Although I noted some issues after last year’s conference, I have learned that Clio has responded with some changes aimed at addressing concerns and improving the overall experience.
One such change: maps! Given that the conference moves to a new city and venue every two years, it was quite challenging to navigate the sprawling Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center at last year’s convention. Attendees this year will receive physical maps, and an updated conference app will further assist in navigation. Additionally, signposts will be installed across the venue to guide those with navigational challenges.
Furthermore, the opening night reception, held on the terrace outside the Grand Ole Opry last year, had less than ideal logistics. However, Clio’s CEO and founder, Jack Newton, has assured that the issues from last year have been addressed via improved communication between Clio’s staff and the venue. One can anticipate an even more impressive Opry show this time, featuring unnamed stars adding Canadian flavor.
Addressing another concern raised regarding last year’s event, which seemed to lack a certain warming community vibe. Now ClioCon is taking strides to promote networking amongst attendees actively. A dedicated networking track on the agenda will ensure ample networking opportunities, such as open networking breaks for all attendees and “birds of a feather” events for specific groups, and setting zones for informal conversations.
Aiming to make ClioCon more than just a Clio conference, Newton emphasizes creating an engaging amalgamation of legal professionals, thought leaders, innovators, and legal tech vendors irrespective of their association with Clio. Thus the intention is to build a conference that extends beyond Clio and focuses on the future of legal practice. The aspiration is to create a synergy amongst those creating technology for legal practice and those implementing it every day. The objective? To ignite interest and enthusiasm in what the future of legal practice could look like.
See you at the conference!