Twelve Months of Activity
Two to three activities every month — conferences, seminars, and hands-on workshops — spanning arbitration, human rights, legal technology, and strategic studies.
All Activities
Conferences
Seminars
Workshops
August 2026
Workshop
6 August 2026 · The Hague
Drafting Effective Arbitration Clauses
A practical session on drafting arbitration clauses that avoid common pathologies and jurisdictional pitfalls.
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Seminar
20 August 2026 · The Hague
AI Tools in Legal Research: A Practical Introduction
An orientation to AI-assisted research and drafting tools, and their limits in professional legal practice.
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September 2026
Conference
17 September 2026 · The Hague
Investment Disputes in Emerging Markets
A full-day conference on investor–state arbitration trends, with panels on treaty reform and enforcement risk.
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Workshop
29 September 2026 · The Hague
Introduction to CISG for Commercial Counsel
A working session on applying the CISG in everyday cross-border sales contracts.
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October 2026
Seminar
8 October 2026 · The Hague
Maritime Boundary Disputes: Recent ICJ Jurisprudence
A review of recent ICJ maritime delimitation judgments and their practical implications.
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Workshop
22 October 2026 · The Hague
Legal Writing & Citation Standards (OSCOLA)
A hands-on workshop on structured legal writing and consistent citation practice.
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November 2026
Conference
12 November 2026 · The Hague
Human Rights & Business: Accountability Frameworks
A conference examining corporate accountability mechanisms and due-diligence obligations across jurisdictions.
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Seminar
24 November 2026 · The Hague
Erga Omnes Standing under the Genocide Convention
A doctrinal session examining the Gambia v. Myanmar precedent and its implications.
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December 2026
Workshop
3 December 2026 · The Hague
Mediation Skills for Commercial Counsel
Core mediation techniques for lawyers advising on commercial settlement negotiations.
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Seminar
15 December 2026 · The Hague
Year in Review: Legal Intelligence Index Launch
Presentation of the inaugural HILC Legal Intelligence Index findings for 2026.
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January 2027
Flagship Conference
21–22 January 2027 · The Hague
The Hague International Forum on Law & Strategic Studies
HILC's flagship annual two-day forum convening jurists, scholars, and policymakers from across the globe.
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Workshop
28 January 2027 · The Hague
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
Practical strategies for enforcement under the New York Convention across major jurisdictions.
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February 2027
Seminar
9 February 2027 · The Hague
Climate Justice Litigation: Global Trends
An overview of climate litigation strategies before domestic courts and international bodies.
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Workshop
23 February 2027 · The Hague
Contract Risk Review Using AI
A guided walkthrough of AI-assisted contract review workflows and their limitations.
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March 2027
Conference
11 March 2027 · The Hague
Women in International Arbitration
A conference on diversity in arbitrator appointments and career pathways in international dispute resolution.
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Seminar
25 March 2027 · The Hague
Diplomatic Immunity in Practice
Practical case studies on the scope and limits of diplomatic and consular immunity.
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April 2027
Workshop
7 April 2027 · The Hague
Cross-Examination Techniques in International Arbitration
An advocacy-focused workshop on examining fact and expert witnesses in arbitral hearings.
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Seminar
21 April 2027 · The Hague
Family Law Across Borders: Cross-Jurisdictional Custody
Navigating custody and relocation disputes involving more than one legal system.
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May 2027
Conference
13 May 2027 · The Hague
Legal Tech & the Future of Dispute Resolution
A conference on AI, online dispute resolution platforms, and the changing shape of arbitration practice.
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Workshop
27 May 2027 · The Hague
IP Protection Strategies for SMEs
Practical IP protection and enforcement strategies tailored to small and medium enterprises.
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June 2027
Seminar
9 June 2027 · The Hague
Peacebuilding & Transitional Justice: Lessons from Practice
Comparative reflections on truth commissions, reparations, and post-conflict legal reform.
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Workshop
23 June 2027 · The Hague
Due Diligence in Cross-Border M&A
A structured approach to legal due diligence in multi-jurisdictional transactions.
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July 2027
Flagship Conference
14 July 2027 · The Hague
HILC Annual Fellows Symposium
A closing-of-year gathering of the Hague Fellows Network to present research and welcome new Fellows.
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Seminar
28 July 2027 · The Hague
A Year of Legal Observatory Monitoring: Reflections
A retrospective on the year's most significant cases tracked by the HILC Legal Observatory.
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