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June 4 - 6  |  Earlybird at $500

Communitas ‘26: Co-opetition is the future

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What to Expect

LexNova Guild's inaugural conference is unlike any other legal event.

Three days of connection, of practical wisdom, and of conversation that only occurs when progressive lawyers feel safe enough to be honest about what's working (and what’s not).

It’s about sharing seasons of feast. Of weathering moments of famine. And of building friendships so necessary to thrive in the law.

❋ Why Hobart? Why June?

We chose Hobart deliberately. In early winter, Tasmania's capital wraps itself in a moody, creative energy that's impossible to replicate anywhere else. The RACV Hobart Hotel sits right in the heart of the city's cultural precinct—heritage sandstone buildings meet contemporary design, with the Derwent River glittering just beyond

❋ Who's Coming?

Around 100 decision-makers: solo practitioners and small firm owners who are done with isolation, mid-career lawyers building sustainable practices, and aligned service providers who understand independent firms. This is an intimate gathering by design—we're creating the conditions for trust, not just transactions

❋ Conference Day, 5th June

We're announcing our full speaker line-up in late January 2026, but expect keynotes and panels from legal enfants terribles who've actually built the kinds of practices you want—collaborative, sustainable, and profitable. Three streamed workshops mean you can dive deep into the topics that matter most to your firm.

❋ Dark LexNo Gala Ball, 5th June

Our signature celebration draws inspiration from Hobart's gothic, creative winter spirit. Think a black-tie masked gala, candlelight, local produce and the kind of dinner conversation you'll still be thinking about months later. This is where the magic happens, where the foundations of co-opetition are born

  • Before the official program kicks off, invitees come together for pre-conference drinks. This isn't networking: it's the beginning of co-opetition relationships with people who want to compete with BigLaw.

  • Extend your Hobart stay with one of two curated experiences:

    ·       MONA group visit: Explore Australia's most provocative private museum with fellow delegates. Tickets to the Mona ferry ‘PoshPit’ with snacks and dranks included.

    Sullivans Cove whiskey flight: Sample award-winning Tasmanian single malts in an environment sans pareil.

❋ Why come to Communitas ‘26?

If you're curious about co-opetition (collaboration without losing your independence), tired of the "eat what you kill" mentality, or simply ready to grow your practice with people who share your values, this is your community in the law.

Early Bird Tickets Now Available

$500 inc. GST until 31 January 2026.


That's full conference access, all delicious catering, Gala LexNova Ball, and three workshop streams—plus the intangible value of being in the founding cohort of something genuinely different.

Secure your spot now and lock in Earlybird Pricing. Once January closes, standard rates apply.

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