Tech play day London

Summize Tech Play Day

At our latestTech Play Day, the mission was simple - put the fun back into technology! After attending many traditional industry events, often defined by long queues, rigid booths, and attendees being bombarded by vendors, our Summize team set out to create something different. The result was a refreshing, playful, hands-on experience that resonated across the legal tech community.

A new kind of tech event

Our CEO and Co-founder, Tom Dunlop, summed it up best:

The day was all about letting people actually play with the tech. Instead of sales pitches, attendees jumped into interactive demos and gamified activities designed to help them explore tools at their own pace.

Head of Pre-sales Jonny Jessop echoed the sentiment, noting that while traditional stall-style events have long been the norm, they’re not always the most effective way to help people learn. The Play Day flipped this model on its head, creating an environment where technology could be experienced, not just explained.

How we created genuine engagement

The format drew praise from attendees across the industry.

Timo Karakashev, CEO of Cosmonauts, called the event an exciting alternative to standard conferencing. Others appreciated the relaxed, conversational environment that made networking feel natural rather than forced.

Kristian Harper of AkoniHub highlighted the value in being able to chat freely and understand how solutions could genuinely support client needs. Similarly, Paul Massey, CEO of Tabled.io, found the gamified approach eye-opening, offering fresh insight into what lawyers are actually looking for in their tools.

Innovation, play, and community

Vendors also embraced the unique format. Keesha Thayalan from Claustack noted how each company had creatively implemented the playful concept into their platforms, offering visitors a wide range of interactive experiences.

For many, the day was not only about technology, it was about reconnecting. Catherine Bamford, CEO of BamLegal, praised the fun, hands-on nature of the event and shared how valuable it was to reunite with peers after years apart.

The casual atmosphere also helped break down barriers. David Graham, CRO at Just:Access, appreciated how the laid-back environment encouraged meaningful conversations. And as Richard Tromans of Artificial Lawyer observed, unlike larger events with overwhelming booths and queues, Summize’s Play Day felt friendly, personal, and genuinely community-driven.

A fresh take on legal events

Summize’s Tech Play Day proved that professional events don’t need to be stiff or sales-heavy to be impactful. By prioritizing play, exploration, and authentic connection, Summize created an experience that left attendees inspired. If the reaction from the community is anything to go by, this won’t be the last time we see a tech event built around fun!

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