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A conference presented by the IBA Human Rights Law Committee and supported by the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum, the IBA Bar Issues Commission, the IBA Business Human Rights Committee, the IBA Future of Legal Services Commission, the IBA LGBTQI+ Law Committee, the IBA War Crimes Committee, and the Japan Federation of Bar Associations.
Conference Co-Chairs
Wajiha Ahmed Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Sydney; Member, IBA SPPI Council
Markus P Beham European University Viadrina, Frankfurt (Oder); Co-Chair, IBA Human Rights Law Committee
Kosuke Oie LPA Law, Tokyo; Scholarship Officer, IBA Human Rights Law Committee
Chihiro Tsukada Mori Hamada & Matsumoto, Tokyo
Marissa Kardon Weber International Criminal and Human Rights Lawyer, Washington DC; Co-Chair, IBA Human Right Law Committee
Topics include:
- The rule of law under pressure: human rights challenges shaping our communities
- The impact of artificial intelligence on law, rights and justice
- The global worker: rights and responsibilities of migrant workers and employers
- Business, human rights and climate risk: insights from general counsel
- Equality in practice: employment law developments affecting women and LGBTQI+ communities
- Hate speech, discrimination and freedom of expression
- White collar, blue collar: sentencing outcomes in human rights and business-related harm
- Protecting human rights defenders and the legal profession
- Detention, criminal justice and the right to a fair trial
- The future of legal services: perspectives from young lawyers to senior career lawyers
- Human rights in 2030: the role of lawyers, business and civil society
Important Dates
02
Oct
Early bird deadline
Book by this date to receive early bird discounts.
03
Oct
Delegate search
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21
Oct
Cancellation deadline
Cancellations are subject to an admin charge as stated in the conference programme. After this date, no refunds can be made.
28
Oct
Online registration deadline
Registration may still be possible after this date via the IBA office, but is subject to availability. Please contact confs@int-bar.org for further information.
28
Oct
Online amendment deadline
No further amendments can be made to your booking after this date. Please contact confs@int-bar.org for further information.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CLOSE 5 OCTOBER 2026
Headline social event sponsors
Conference dinner sponsors
Conference reception sponsors
Conference refreshment break sponsor
Conference luncheon sponsor
Online registrations received:
| On or before 2 October | Until 28 October | |
|---|---|---|
|
IBA member |
US$75 | US$95 |
|
Lawyers resident in Japan |
US$75 | US$95 |
|
Non-member* |
US$95 | US$115 |
|
Young lawyers (under 30 years) |
US$75 | US$115 |
|
Academics/judges |
US$75 | US$115 |
|
Public lawyers |
US$75 | US$115 |
|
Corporate counsel** |
US$75 | US$115 |
| Conference dinner on Thursday | US$80 | US$80 |
After 28 October Registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office
Hard copy registration forms and fees received:
| On or before 2 October | After 2 October | |
|---|---|---|
|
IBA member |
US$95 | US$115 |
|
Lawyers resident in Japan |
US$95 | US$115 |
|
Non-member* |
US$115 | US$135 |
|
Young lawyers (under 30 years) |
US$95 | US$135 |
|
Academics/judges |
US$95 | US$135 |
|
Public lawyers |
US$95 | US$135 |
|
Corporate counsel** |
US$95 | US$135 |
| Conference dinner on Thursday | US$80 | US$80 |
* By paying the non-member fee, we welcome you as a delegate member of the IBA for the year in which this conference is held, which entitles you to the following benefits:
- Password access to certain parts of the IBA website.
- Receipt of IBA E-news and access to online versions of IBA Global Insight.
- Pay the member rate
** A reduced rate is offered to IBA Corporate Group Members. Please contact sohyun.kwon@int-bar.org to obtain a 25 per cent discount on the IBA Member fee
Speaker opportunities
If you would like to be considered as a potential speaker at this conference then please contact the relevant Chair/Co-Chairs of the of the IBA Human Rights Law Committee with your request; please send your bio together with information on your qualification and expertise on the topic.