IFELT Events — Conferences, Webinars & Workshops on Law and Emerging Technology

IFELT Events

Where the Global Legal
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IFELT convenes legal scholars, practitioners, technologists, and policymakers through international conferences, expert webinars, and hands-on workshops — advancing the dialogue on law and emerging technology across borders.

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Upcoming Events

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IFELT's upcoming programme spans international conferences, expert webinars, and capacity-building workshops — open to legal professionals, academics, and policymakers worldwide.

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IFELT Inaugural International Conference on Law & Emerging Technology

IFELT's flagship annual conference — bringing together leading legal scholars, practitioners, technologists, and policymakers from across the globe to address the most pressing questions at the intersection of law and emerging technology. Three days of keynotes, panel discussions, paper presentations, and networking.

AI RegulationCybercrimeDigital EvidenceInternational LawKeynotes
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The EU AI Act: What Legal Practitioners Need to Know

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A practical webinar for legal practitioners on the key obligations, timelines, and compliance requirements under the EU AI Act — with a focus on high-risk AI systems and the implications for legal practice.

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Digital Evidence in Criminal Proceedings: A Hands-On Workshop for Judges & Prosecutors

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A two-day intensive workshop for judges and prosecutors on the collection, preservation, authentication, and admissibility of digital evidence — combining legal analysis with practical exercises on real-world scenarios.

Digital EvidenceCriminal ProcedureJudges
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Deepfakes, Disinformation, and the Law: Where Are We?

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An expert panel examining the current state of the law on deepfakes and AI-generated disinformation — covering criminal liability, platform responsibility, electoral integrity, and the adequacy of existing legal frameworks.

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Conferences

International Conferences

IFELT's conferences are the premier gathering point for the global legal community working on law and emerging technology — bringing together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and technologists for substantive dialogue and collaboration.

International Speakers

Keynotes and panels from leading global experts in law and technology

Peer-Reviewed Papers

Accepted papers presented and published in IFELT proceedings

Hybrid Format

In-person attendance with live-streamed sessions for remote participants

Annual Programme

One flagship international conference per year, plus regional events

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IFELT Inaugural International Conference on Law & Emerging Technology

IFELT's flagship annual conference — three days of keynotes, panel discussions, paper presentations, and networking on the most pressing questions at the intersection of law and emerging technology.

Conference Tracks

AI & the LawCybercrime & Digital EvidencePlatform RegulationInternational FrameworksEmerging Technologies
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Legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, technologists
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IFELT Regional Conference: Law & Technology in the Arab World

A regional conference examining the specific challenges and opportunities of law and technology in the Arab world — covering AI regulation, cybercrime frameworks, digital evidence, and the harmonisation of regional legal standards.

Conference Tracks

AI Regulation in the Arab WorldCybercrime FrameworksDigital EvidenceRegional Harmonisation
Q1 2027 — Date TBC
Beirut, Lebanon
Legal professionals and academics from the Arab world and MENA region
Webinars

Expert Webinars

IFELT's webinar series brings expert analysis directly to legal professionals worldwide — free, online, and open to all. Sessions run 90 minutes with live Q&A. Recordings are made available to registered participants after each event.

Webinar · Free
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The EU AI Act: What Legal Practitioners Need to Know

Forthcoming

A practical webinar for legal practitioners on the key obligations, timelines, and compliance requirements under the EU AI Act — with a focus on high-risk AI systems and the implications for legal practice across the EU and beyond.

EU AI ActCompliancePractitionersAI Regulation
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Webinar · Free
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Deepfakes, Disinformation, and the Law: Where Are We?

Forthcoming

An expert panel examining the current state of the law on deepfakes and AI-generated disinformation — covering criminal liability, platform responsibility, electoral integrity, and the adequacy of existing legal frameworks.

DeepfakesDisinformationPlatform LiabilityElections
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Webinar · Free
Forthcoming

Cross-Border Cybercrime: Jurisdiction, Cooperation, and the Budapest Convention

Forthcoming

A webinar on the legal challenges of cross-border cybercrime — examining jurisdictional frameworks, mutual legal assistance, the Budapest Convention, and the Second Additional Protocol on access to electronic evidence.

CybercrimeJurisdictionBudapest ConventionMLA
Webinar · Free
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Autonomous Weapons and International Humanitarian Law

Forthcoming

An expert discussion on the legal and ethical challenges posed by autonomous weapons systems under international humanitarian law — examining the principle of distinction, proportionality, and the question of meaningful human control.

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All IFELT webinars are free. Recordings are shared with registered participants after each session.

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Workshops

Capacity-Building Workshops

IFELT's workshops are intensive, hands-on programmes designed for legal professionals, judges, prosecutors, and policymakers — combining expert instruction with practical exercises and real-world case studies. Places are limited to ensure quality engagement.

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Digital Evidence in Criminal Proceedings: A Hands-On Workshop for Judges & Prosecutors

A two-day intensive workshop combining legal analysis with practical exercises on the collection, preservation, authentication, and admissibility of digital evidence in criminal proceedings — drawing on real-world case studies from common law and civil law jurisdictions.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the legal framework governing digital evidence in your jurisdiction
Apply best practices for the collection and preservation of digital evidence
Assess the admissibility of digital evidence in criminal proceedings
Identify and address challenges posed by cross-border digital evidence
Digital EvidenceCriminal ProcedureJudgesProsecutors
Forthcoming
2 days
30 participants

Judges, prosecutors, and senior investigators

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AI Regulation for Legal Practitioners: A Practical Workshop

A full-day practical workshop on advising clients on AI regulation — covering the EU AI Act, national AI strategies, liability frameworks, and the practical compliance steps that legal practitioners need to understand.

Learning Outcomes

Navigate the EU AI Act and its obligations for different stakeholders
Advise clients on AI risk classification and compliance requirements
Understand the liability implications of AI deployment
Draft AI governance policies and contractual provisions
AI RegulationEU AI ActComplianceLegal Practice
Forthcoming
Online
1 day
50 participants

Lawyers, in-house counsel, compliance professionals

WorkshopForthcoming

Cybercrime Investigation & International Cooperation: A Workshop for Law Enforcement

A three-day capacity-building workshop for law enforcement on cybercrime investigation techniques, digital forensics, and the legal frameworks for international cooperation — including mutual legal assistance and the Budapest Convention.

Learning Outcomes

Apply cybercrime investigation techniques in practice
Use digital forensics tools in compliance with legal requirements
Navigate mutual legal assistance procedures for cross-border cases
Understand the Budapest Convention and its practical implications
CybercrimeLaw EnforcementDigital ForensicsMLA
Forthcoming
3 days
25 participants

Law enforcement officers and cybercrime investigators

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IFELT was established in 2026; this archive will grow with each event.

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