Legal 500 is delighted to announce the 2026 edition of the GC Summit China: Beijing, taking place at the Park Hyatt Hotel Beijing on 24 March 2026.

Following the success of previous editions, the GC Summit China: Beijing 2026 will once again bring together leading practitioners and senior in-house counsel for a full day of high-level panel discussions, expert presentations and valuable networking opportunities.

Designed to address the most pressing issues facing in-house legal teams today, the Summit will provide practical insights into the evolving role of the General Counsel and the strategic, regulatory and commercial challenges legal departments are expected to navigate in 2026 and beyond.

In association with our event partners, the programme will feature a series of sessions covering a wide range of cutting-edge and timely topics, including:

• • Creating an ESG roadmap: reporting and disclosure obligations – how prepared is your organisation?

  • Managing cross-border disputes and investigations

  • The latest data-driven eDiscovery approaches in cross-border investigations and litigation

  • Opportunity in complexity and volatility: getting deals done in China

  • Beyond the General Counsel role: charting a purposeful and future-ready career path

  • Navigating complexities: insights into China’s bankruptcy and restructuring landscape for in-house counsel

  • The impact of artificial intelligence on the legal world

  • Building and maintaining an effective governance programme

  • Data strategy: from compliance to capitalisation

  • Managing internal investigations

  • Arbitration from a China perspective

  • Navigating an ever-evolving employment landscape

Drawing on the experience and insight of our highly accomplished speakers, the Summit will deliver practical, hands-on guidance tailored to the realities of in-house practice.

The GC Summit China: Beijing 2026 is a must-attend event for in-house lawyers in Beijing looking to deepen their expertise, expand their networks and take the next step in their professional development.