You don’t need another conference. You need a reset.
We get it. The legal industry is busy, burned out, and skeptical of events that overpromise and underdeliver. Relativity Fest isn’t just about sitting through panels and collecting swag: it’s about walking away with ideas, connections, and clarity. It’s the push you need to actually move your legal data work forward.
You might know what Fest is, but what does it feel like?
What makes Relativity Fest fresh and applicable? At its core are four pillars: education, inspiration, celebration, and connection. These aren’t just buzzwords—they’re deeply embedded in everything from the sessions we offer to the signage we design. That’s why we created the vibe check series—a collection of Relativity Fest hype reels, showcasing the real people and moments that make Fest an experience.
For each pillar, watch the video, then explore the opportunities that will be at this year’s Relativity Fest!
#1: Education
Learn something (or a lot of things) that you can bring back to the office.
Explore a Full Catalog of Sessions
Browse our sessions through our program guides and tracks. Explore by track to build a schedule that fits your interests, choosing from options like, Expand Beyond Litigation, Transform Essential Workflows with Relativity aiR, Academic, and more. Explore sessions by audience to find topics that cater to you—whether corporate, law firm, public sector, partner, or other.
Hear from the Best Speaker Lineup
We believe in amplifying the voices of this community and in giving you the mic. Our lineup of Relativity Fest speakers covers all different walks of legal life, audiences, and perspectives. Take a look at our phenomenal speakers and gain insight from them in our sessions and panels.
Pursue Learning, Hands-On
Being in Chicago, in person, at Fest means you can get hands-on with the latest solutions in RelativityOne. Take the opportunity to see the power of generative AI in action— how it’s bringing new levels of speed, accuracy, and defensibility to legal workflows. We’ve also got all kinds of demos lined up in the Community Pavilion:
- Learning Labs: These short and sweet 15-minute labs are a great way to see a specific feature. Try Relativity aiR, short message review, or Data Breach Response.
- Workshops: Dive deeper with a two-hour-long workshop and get to know the ins and outs of the product. Become well-versed in Relativity aiR, Review Center, Processing, and more.
#2: Inspiration
Get unstuck. Take steps towards overcoming your biggest roadblocks.
See Who Wins at the Innovation Awards
The Innovation Awards are a fan-favorite event with high energy and good people, but they’re also a chance to celebrate our community’s brilliant minds and the innovations shaping tomorrow. Whether you build custom solutions, empower people, or forge new paths, you are finding that better way. Check out our 2025 finalists and come be the first to hear who wins!
Attend a Session on Agentic AI
Join Relativity’s user experience team for Designing Tomorrow’s Agentic Experiences, an in-depth session on the agentic AI experience, and help design the future of RelativityOne. Find more information on this session in the Attendee Hub once you’re registered.
#3: Connection
Meet people who understand the work you do—and know how to make it better.
Stop by the Welcome Reception and Happy Hour
We love to start out Relativity Fest with a proper welcome. Come say hello, grab a drink, and connect with the wonderful Relativity community. Plus, catch a happy hour or two: we have plenty of social, networking events planned throughout the week!
Attend these People-Oriented Events
- Ari Kaplan Run: Join Ari Kaplan for a lakefront run along beautiful Lake Michigan and enjoy time outside the conference with your peers.
- Mental Wellness Kits: In honor of World Mental Health Day and Hispanic Heritage Month, support local Chicago students by assembling mental wellness kits.
- Stellar Women Happy Hour: Stop by for drinks and quality time with our vibrant community of legal data and tech professionals.
- Zumba Class: Kick off your morning with an all-levels Zumba session hosted by Rel-L.I.T. (Relativity Latinos in Tech).
Connect on the App
Did you know there’s a Relativity Fest app? You can use it to access your agenda, reference the floorplan, and play our conference game, Fest Quest. Just download the “Cvent” app on the Apple App Store or Google Play, then log in using your registration name and email. Set up your profile now!
#4: Celebration
You deserve a win. This is where we raise a glass to the work that matters.
Groove at The Data Disco
We’re ending Relativity Fest the best way we know how: on the dance floor! The annual Relativity Fest networking party is a beloved event filled with great food and drinks, and amazing people. This year, we’re taking things back a few decades—so grab your boogie shoes and gear up for a night of karaoke, disco fever, and all your 70s favorites. There’s no better place to get to know the Relativity community.
See You Next Week!
Whether this is your first time at Fest or your tenth, we are so excited to welcome you to Chicago on October 7 – 9. You’re sure to learn a ton, make meaningful connections with fellow legal data intelligence professionals, and bring home something brilliant.
Can’t make the trip to Chicago? Watch online by registering for a Relativity Fest digital pass. On October 2 – 3, we’re running a sale that'll save you $200 off a digital pass. Tune in from home so you don’t miss a thing!
Until then, join the conversation on LinkedIn by sharing how you are planning to have your #BestFest this year. We’d love to hear from you and share your advice with our community!
Graphics for this article were created by Natalie Andrews.
