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Where Justice Meets Innovation
International Forum for Emerging Law & Technology
An independent, non-profit international platform dedicated to the study, anticipation, development, promotion, and responsible use of emerging technologies in legal, judicial, legislative, educational, and related fields — in the public interest.
An International Forum Born of Necessity
IFELT is an independent, non-profit international platform dedicated to the study, anticipation, and responsible use of emerging technologies in legal, judicial, legislative, and educational fields — always in the public interest.
Established in 2026 in Beirut, Lebanon, IFELT was created because the legal and judicial world lacked a dedicated international forum to study and shape the transformation that technology is bringing to law and justice. We exist to fill that gap — bringing together the people and institutions best placed to ensure that innovation serves justice, not the other way around.
What Makes IFELT Different
Who we are
A practitioner-led international forum — not a think tank, not a commercial platform. IFELT is built by and for legal professionals, academics, technologists, and policymakers who work at the intersection of law and technology every day.
Why IFELT was created
Emerging technologies are reshaping every dimension of law and justice at a pace that existing institutions were not designed to match. IFELT was established to provide the dedicated international space that this transformation demands.
What sets us apart
Our independence, our cross-border focus, and our commitment to practitioners. IFELT does not advocate for any technology or commercial interest — it advocates for justice, access, and the rule of law in a digital world.
✓ International
Connecting legal professionals, academics, and institutions across every region and legal tradition.
✓ Independent
Fully independent and non-profit — guided solely by principle and the public interest, free from commercial influence.
✓ Practitioner-Led
Founded and shaped by legal practitioners who understand the real-world challenges technology poses to justice systems.
✓ Cross-Border Focus
Dedicated to facilitating access to justice across jurisdictions, borders, and legal traditions.
The Challenge We Address
Today's justice systems face unprecedented challenges at the intersection of law and technology. The pace of change has outrun the capacity of legal institutions to respond.
"IFELT was established to help legal systems navigate these transformations — providing the research, dialogue, and capacity-building that justice institutions need to keep pace with a rapidly changing world."
Our Approach
Full MethodologyResearch & Publications
Producing rigorous knowledge and foresight on the legal implications of emerging technologies — from AI governance to digital rights, cross-border justice, and beyond.
Conferences & Forums
Creating high-level dialogue across disciplines, jurisdictions, and institutions — bringing together the practitioners, scholars, and policymakers who shape the future of law.
Capacity Building
Strengthening the legal and institutional capabilities of professionals, courts, and organisations to understand, engage with, and govern emerging technologies effectively.
Strategic Partnerships
Building sustained global cooperation networks between legal institutions, universities, international organisations, and technology bodies to advance shared objectives.
Our Flagship Initiatives
Two major programmes at the heart of IFELT's mission — currently in development and launching with the Forum.
IFELT Observatory
Monitoring the Legal Frontier
The IFELT Observatory monitors how emerging technologies are reshaping law and justice in real time — tracking legislative developments, judicial decisions, regulatory changes, and technological advances across jurisdictions worldwide.
- Tracking AI governance and regulation globally
- Monitoring judicial use of technology across jurisdictions
- Analysing legislative responses to emerging tech challenges
- Publishing regular intelligence reports and briefings
IFELT Justice Gateway
Access to Justice Across Borders
The IFELT Justice Gateway facilitates access to justice across borders — providing practical guidance, legal navigation tools, and a curated network of resources to help individuals, practitioners, and institutions navigate cross-border legal challenges.
- Practical guidance on cross-border legal procedures
- Directory of international legal aid and support resources
- Tools for navigating multi-jurisdictional disputes
- Connecting practitioners with cross-border expertise
Latest Insights
Articles, research papers, policy briefs, and expert opinions — launching with the Forum.
Can Courts Trust AI-Generated Evidence?
An examination of the evidentiary standards, authentication challenges, and judicial frameworks needed to assess AI-generated content in legal proceedings.
Jurisdiction in Borderless Digital Spaces
How should courts and legislators approach jurisdiction when disputes arise in digital environments that transcend national boundaries?
The Deepfake Challenge for Justice Systems
Legal systems worldwide are unprepared for the evidentiary and procedural challenges posed by synthetic media. A practitioner's perspective.
Data Sovereignty and the Future of Cross-Border Law
As nations assert greater control over data flows, what are the implications for international legal cooperation and access to justice?
Upcoming Events
All EventsInternational Conferences
High-level gatherings bringing together legal professionals, technologists, and policymakers from across the world.
Webinars & Online Forums
Accessible online events exploring specific topics at the intersection of law, justice, and emerging technology.
Expert Roundtables
Focused, practitioner-led discussions on pressing legal and technological challenges — by invitation.
IFELT Founding Conference 2026
The inaugural gathering of the International Forum for Emerging Law & Technology — bringing together the founding network to launch IFELT's programmes and set the agenda for its first year.
AI & the Courts: A Global Dialogue
A multi-session webinar series examining how courts around the world are engaging with artificial intelligence — from evidence to decision-making to access to justice.
Cross-Border Justice in the Digital Age
An invitation-only roundtable for senior legal practitioners and policymakers on the practical challenges of cross-border dispute resolution in digital environments.
Featured Experts
IFELT brings together practitioners, scholars, and specialists who work at the frontier of law and technology.
Wassim Ibrahim
Founding President, IFELT
Law & TechnologyCo-Founder
IFELT
Emerging TechnologiesCo-Founder
IFELT
Digital JusticeJudges & Legal Practitioners
Senior judges, magistrates, and practising lawyers who bring frontline experience of how technology is reshaping courts and legal practice.
Founding cohortAcademics & Researchers
Leading scholars in law, technology, ethics, and governance — producing the research and analysis that informs IFELT's work.
Founding cohortTechnology Specialists
Technologists, engineers, and digital experts who help the legal community understand the systems and tools reshaping society.
Founding cohortInternational Advisors
Senior figures from international organisations, governments, and multilateral institutions who bring a global policy perspective.
Founding cohortJoin the IFELT Network
IFELT is building a global community of legal professionals, academics, technologists, and institutions. Express your interest now — help shape the Forum before it is fully operational.