Conference programme

Join us at the awards breakfast where the IBA Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Legal Practitioner to Human Rights, the IBA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, and the IBA Pro Bono Award will be presented.

The Aviation Law Committee (ALC) has once again organised an outing for the IBA Annual Conference. This year, the ALC will take delegates on a behind-the-scenes tour of Copenhagen Airport. The tour will be conducted partly on foot and partly by bus. During the tour, delegates will visit the fire station, garages containing some of the large vehicles, the area close to the aircraft, the fire training area and the cargo area.

Please note that places are limited. Passports should be brought on the day of the visit.

Attendees are advised to arrive at the IBA bus pick-up point at the Conference Centre by 8:15 am on Thursday, 8 October, to ensure there are no delays.

Who owns a borderless, AI-generated brand identity and advertising creative? As AI transforms the creative process, legal frameworks are diverging globally. This session will explore the tension between innovation and authorship, contrasting the U.S. Copyright Office’s strict "human authorship" requirement with more permissive international jurisdictions.

This session will build on the round tables and findings of the working group and provide an opportunity to bring bars and lawyers up to date.

The panel will explore issues that arise in relation to digitalisation and data in the context of investigations and merger reviews: data storage and extra-territorial jurisdiction, legal privilege, use of technologies including AI for document production, use of private digital messaging and devices and the interaction of privacy and competition law in this area.

This session focuses on topical human rights issues prioritised by Bar Associations and Law Societies across different jurisdictions. 

This session explores how law firms can ensure their lawyers continue to grow, adapt, and add value as AI transforms the legal profession. 

This session will offer a strategic forward-looking, regulatory, legal risk, business market perspective.

Our panel of experts will examine the strategic use of court-driven and insolvency-related processes in order to maximise recoveries against both individuals and corporates across the Middle East. The discussion will cover real life scenarios and assessment of the options available to foreign office holders, judgment creditors, and those seeking to assess and trace the asset position of debtors based in the Middle East. The audience can expect to hear an interactive and lively discussion delivering practical insights into emerging approaches, as well as guidance on navigating the legal and procedural challenges unique to each panel member’s jurisdiction.

Thanks to a number of high profile celebrities speaking out about their personal experiences, there is an increased awareness within society and in the workplaces around the potential effects of menopause. Changes in mood and mental health (eg, anxiety, mood swings, low self-esteem), headaches, reduced concentration, brain fog, fatigue and insomnia are some of the symptoms that may affect workplace productivity, attendance and relationships. Previously, these issues were considered to be a personal matter but with the increased awareness of the effects menopause and andropause may have for employees in the workplace and supported by recent case law, it is now obvious that employers are navigating a legal landscape which includes potential claims of sex, age and disability discrimination (including the potential obligation to make reasonable adjustments). Employers failure to address menopause and andropause issues may result in litigation, reputational damage and a toxic workplace culture. But what proactive steps can employers take to mitigate the risks of claims and improve retention, engagement and wellbeing in the workplace?

How do we ensure that progress for women in law is lasting? This panel will highlight intergenerational collaboration – mentoring, sponsorship and allyship – as the foundation for lasting impact. Senior leaders and rising professionals will share lessons on passing the torch and redefining leadership for the future.