The International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference 2025 is a premier global gathering for legal professionals, organized by the International Bar Association. Scheduled from November 2 to 7, 2025, the conference will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. This event attracts over 5,000 attendees from more than 130 jurisdictions, including representatives from law firms, corporations, governments, and regulatory bodies.
The conference will feature more than 200 sessions covering a wide array of topics pertinent to the legal profession. Key themes include artificial intelligence, human rights, regulatory compliance, international taxation, and corporate sustainability. These sessions aim to provide insights into current challenges and emerging trends in the legal landscape.
In addition to the educational sessions, the conference offers numerous networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers, industry leaders, and potential clients. An expo hall will showcase the latest legal technologies and services. Notable speakers from various sectors will share their expertise, contributing to the event's dynamic and informative atmosphere.
Legal practitioners, including lawyers, in-house counsel, and legal academics, are encouraged to attend to stay abreast of global legal developments, enhance their professional skills, and expand their professional networks.
Speakers(18)
Anna Nolan
Partner at Alston & Bird
Anna Nolan is a partner at Alston & Bird. She will join the 'Credit Suisse case study' panel at the IBA Annual Conference 2025, discussing the treatment of AT1 bondholders in the Credit Suisse resolution.
Christina Doria
Member at ArbitralWomen
Christina Doria is a member of ArbitralWomen. She will deliver an 'espresso insight' on key themes shaping international arbitration in Canada at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Chunghwan Choi
Partner at Yulchon LLC
Chunghwan Choi is a partner at Yulchon LLC. He will speak on 'Justice by algorithm: can AI deliver on the universal access to justice?' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
David G. Shapiro
Chair of Tax and Employee Benefits Group at Saul Ewing LLP
David G. Shapiro is the Chair of the Tax and Employee Benefits Group at Saul Ewing LLP. He will speak on 'Structuring Considerations for Canadian Pension Plans and Sovereign Wealth Funds' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Devon Bodoh
International Tax Head at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
Devon Bodoh is the International Tax Head at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. He will moderate the panel 'Global Minimum Tax: Pillarious but not Funny' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Dina Prokic
Dina Prokic will deliver an 'espresso insight' on key themes shaping international arbitration in Canada at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Doil Son
Partner at Yulchon LLC
Doil Son is a partner at Yulchon LLC. He will discuss 'Current trends in technology disputes' and 'Weaponizing AI: Legal Challenges in Defence and Human Rights Protection' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Janet Walker
Member at ArbitralWomen
Janet Walker is a member of ArbitralWomen. She will deliver an 'espresso insight' on key themes shaping international arbitration in Canada at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Katherine Bell
Vice-President at ArbitralWomen
Katherine Bell is the Vice-President of ArbitralWomen. She will deliver welcoming remarks at the 'Arbitration Espresso – A Quick Shot of Arbitration in Canada' session during the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Nanette C. Heide
Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke
Nanette Heide is a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, specializing in private equity. She will participate in a panel titled 'Navigating Franchise Investments: Legal Strategies for Private Equity in Franchise Transactions' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Nuna Lerner
Member at ArbitralWomen
Nuna Lerner is a member of ArbitralWomen. She will moderate the 'Arbitration Espresso – A Quick Shot of Arbitration in Canada' session during the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Sarah McEachern
Sarah McEachern will deliver an 'espresso insight' on key themes shaping international arbitration in Canada at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Sun Hee Kim
Partner at Yulchon LLC
Sun Hee Kim is a partner at Yulchon LLC. She will discuss 'The role of the Asia Pacific region in the era of generative AI' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Sy Nae Kim
Partner at Yulchon LLC
Sy Nae Kim is a partner at Yulchon LLC. She will participate in 'A multi-jurisdictional review of restructuring tools: can the company be saved?' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Tanya Landon
Member at ArbitralWomen
Tanya Landon is a member of ArbitralWomen. She will deliver an 'espresso insight' on key themes shaping international arbitration in Canada at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Wook Jin Rha
Partner at Yulchon LLC
Wook Jin Rha is a partner at Yulchon LLC. He will speak on 'Global anti-corruption update' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Yonghee Yoon
Partner at Yulchon LLC
Yonghee Yoon is a partner at Yulchon LLC. He will speak on 'Trending near You! Corporate Environmental and Human Rights Due Diligence' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Zachary Torres-Fowler
Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke
Zachary Torres-Fowler is a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, focusing on construction and international dispute resolution. He will speak on the panel 'Decarbonisation, Climate Change Resilience, and Adaptation Goals as Drivers of Regulatory Changes for Designing, Building, and Operating Infrastructure Projects' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Event Details
- Date
- November 2-7, 2025
- 6 days
- Location
- 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
- Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including lawyers, in-house counsel, and legal academics
- Attendees
- Over 5,000 attendees from more than 130 jurisdictions