The 13th LexTalk World Conference & Exhibition APAC convened over 300 senior legal leaders, policymakers, jurists, and technology innovators at the Radisson Blu Atria in Bengaluru on June 11, 2026. Organized by MantraNex Vista Pvt Ltd, the event centered on the theme "AI & Law: The Asian Frontier," positioning Bengaluru as the ideal venue for corporate counsels to deliberate on the future of legal practice.
Opening Ceremony and Keynote
Abhishek Gourav, Co-Founder and Director of MantraNex Vista Pvt Ltd, delivered the welcome address, followed by a traditional lamp lighting ceremony. Dr. Lalit Bhasin, President of the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), delivered the opening keynote on technology in law, setting the stage for a day of forward-looking discussions.
Launch of India Legal Tech & AI Report 2026
A major highlight was the formal launch of Series 1 of the "India Legal Tech & AI Report 2026." This report provides a grounded analysis of how technology is reshaping Indian jurisprudence, from courtroom practices to AI-assisted corporate contracting and compliance, serving as a resource for legal teams navigating this transition.
Panel Discussions
AI in Legal Practice
The first panel, "AI in Legal Practice: Transforming Research, Compliance, and Legal Operations in the Indian Context," featured Smitha Chandrashekar, Legal Director at Harman International, and other senior counsel. They discussed how generative AI tools are altering contract and advisory workflows.
Regulation, Data Protection, and AI Governance
The second panel addressed "Regulation, Data Protection, and AI Governance: South Asia in a Global Frame." Speakers included Antony Alex (Rainmaker), Sivani Peesapati (GE Healthcare), and Yogesh Naik (Volvo Group India), who examined steps for aligning with India's DPDP Act 2023 and ASEAN data norms.
Case Study: Legal Team Transformation
A case study by Nishi Shafton Williams and Gurupyari Dwivedi from ABiz Corporation walked delegates through the real-world transformation of legal teams adopting new technology.
Intellectual Property in the Age of AI
The third panel, "Intellectual Property in the Age of AI: Ownership, Authorship & Enforcement," included Krishna Chellapilla (Tata Consultancy Services) and Sanjay Jain (Lex Corp), who tackled questions around patentability of AI-assisted inventions and shifting global IP landscapes.
India's Role in the Global LegalTech Ecosystem
The fourth panel, "India's Role in the Emerging Global LegalTech Ecosystem," featured Amit Anand (Adobe) and Shalini Chawla (ITC Limited), sharing perspectives on automation platforms and streamlining internal legal operations.
AI-Powered Legal WorkDesk
A second case study by Kapil Singhal, CEO of CaseDocker, introduced "The AI-Powered Legal WorkDesk: CaseDocker's Vision for Seamless Operations," showcasing centralized platforms for simplifying legal workflows.
Digital Forensics, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
The fifth panel addressed "Digital Forensics, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Investigations: Managing Evidence, Risk and Response." Speakers included Jagannath PV (LTIMindtree), Sushma Shankar (Accenture), Rakesh Kumarswamy Udupi (Infosys), and Punya Patra (Supreme Court of India, Novartis Healthcare), exploring how legal teams manage evidence and risk in a digital threat landscape.
Recognition and Awards
The event honored Shri G. Sridhar, Secretary to the Government of Karnataka for Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation, as Chief Guest. He was felicitated by Dr. Lalit Bhasin and Abhishek Gourav for his contributions to legislative affairs.
The LexTalk World Legal Honor Global Awards, APAC 2026 recognized distinguished honourees including Srijit Mukherjee, Saurabh Malhotra, Amit Anand, Punya Patra, Apoorva Sane, Raga Sai Sudha. K, Sivaramakrishnan M.S., Peenaz Moshraf, Trisom Sahu, Balaji Mohan, Yogesh Naik, and Yawar Usmani. Organizations recognized for excellence included CaseDocker, LexCorp, ASG & Partners, Amadi, and ABiz Corporation.
Closing Remarks
Abhishek Gourav thanked all speakers, sponsors, and delegates, noting that the conference had moved beyond theoretical debate to build a community actively shaping the future of the Asian legal frontier.
About LexTalk World
LexTalk World is a global forum dedicated to excellence, innovation, and thought leadership in the legal profession, bringing together corporate leaders, technologists, and practitioners to shape the future of legal operations and cross-border governance. Upcoming conferences include Dubai (September 9-10, 2026) and Mumbai (December 10-11, 2026).
