International Bar Association Annual Conference

Name: International Bar Association Annual Conference
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-09
Location: Copenhagen

ConferenceAwardedLegalIn-personAnnual

Copenhagen, DK4 Oct 2026 – 9 Oct 20266 days

Delegates

6,000+

Countries

170+

Duration

6 days · 4 Oct 2026 – 9 Oct 2026

Frequency

Annual

About this congress

The IBA Annual Conference is the premier global gathering for legal professionals, bringing together over 6,000 lawyers from more than 170 jurisdictions. It offers opportunities to meet, share knowledge, network, build contacts, and develop business. The 2026 conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, will feature over 200 working sessions, including plenary sessions, committee tracks, workshops, panel debates, and networking events. The program covers the entire legal sector, providing insights into global trends, new regulations, industry developments, and practical knowledge sharing. Copenhagen, as a host city, is highlighted for its entrepreneurial culture, robust economy, leadership in sustainability, and rich cultural ambiance.

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Key details

City & country: Copenhagen, DK
Dates: 4 Oct 2026 – 9 Oct 2026
Duration: 6 days
Frequency: Annual
Format: In-person
Rotation pattern: Global rotation
Commercial type: B2B
Official website: www.ibanet.org/conference-details/CONF2635 — register free for link access

Who attends

Legal professionals worldwideincluding lawyerslaw firmsgovernment officialsgeneral counselacademicsjudgesnot-for-profit lawyerspublic lawyerssenior lawyersyoung lawyersand in-house lawyers[cite: 3 in previous search results5 in previous search results8 in previous search results10 in previous search results2 in previous search results]

Programme

Tracks

Plenary sessionsCommittee tracksGeneral Interest programme (practical tips, skills training, personal and professional development)In-house lawyers special event (compliance, governance, regulation, globalisation, emerging risk landscapes)

Networking events

Social programme
Networking events
Host Committee reception

Host city history — 8 congresses since NaN

2025TorontoCA← current

2024MexicoMX

2023ParisFR

2022Miami BeachUS

2012DublinIE

2002DurbanZA

1947New York CityUS

NaNDubaiAE

North AmericaLatin AmericaEuropeAfricaMiddle East

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Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Africa.

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