The ALAI Congress 2026, organized by the Vereniging voor Auteursrecht (VvA), the Dutch national group of the Association Littéraire et Artistique Internationale (ALAI), will convene from June 17 to 19, 2026, at The Hague Marriott Hotel in the Netherlands. This annual event gathers scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss and advance international copyright law.
The central theme for 2026 is "Copyright and Free Expression in the Age of Algorithms." The program will explore the balance between protecting creators' rights and ensuring freedom of expression in a digital landscape dominated by algorithms, AI systems, and digital platforms. Sessions will address topics such as legal mechanisms to safeguard freedom of expression, the impact of AI on artistic creativity, and the future of copyright in the context of generative AI.
In addition to the main sessions, the congress offers a Next Generation Event on June 17, designed for early-career copyright scholars and practitioners. This half-day side event provides a platform for emerging professionals to engage in discussions on cutting-edge topics at the intersection of copyright and freedom of expression, fostering networking and collaborative opportunities.
Attendees can also participate in social events, including a welcome reception at the Kunstmuseum and a conference dinner at De Nieuwe Kerk, offering opportunities to connect with peers in historic and culturally significant venues. The congress is ideal for legal professionals, academics, and policymakers interested in the evolving challenges of copyright law in the digital era.
Speakers(28)
Adela Zixhuan Wang
Researcher at University of Amsterdam
Adela Zixhuan Wang is a researcher at the University of Amsterdam, focusing on copyright law and artistic expression.
Agnes Lucas-Schloetter
Professor of Law at University of Munich
Agnes Lucas-Schloetter is a Professor of Law at the University of Munich, focusing on copyright law and information law.
Alexander Peukert
Professor of Civil and Commercial Law at Goethe University Frankfurt
Alexander Peukert is a Professor of Civil and Commercial Law at Goethe University Frankfurt, focusing on copyright law and digital technologies.
Alexandra Bensamoun
Professor of Law at Université Paris-Saclay
Alexandra Bensamoun is a Professor of Law at Université Paris-Saclay, specializing in intellectual property and digital regulation.
Axel Metzger
Professor of Law at Humboldt University of Berlin
Axel Metzger is a Professor of Law at Humboldt University of Berlin, specializing in intellectual property law and digital technologies.
Bartolomeo Meletti
Researcher at University of Glasgow
Bartolomeo Meletti is a researcher at the University of Glasgow, focusing on copyright law and public interest research.
Bernd Justin Jütte
Assistant Professor of Law at University College Dublin
Bernd Justin Jütte is an Assistant Professor of Law at University College Dublin, specializing in copyright law and digital technologies.
Bernt Hugenholtz
Professor of Law at University of Amsterdam
Bernt Hugenholtz is a Professor of Law at the University of Amsterdam, specializing in copyright law and information law.
Carys Craig
Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University
Carys Craig is a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, specializing in copyright law and freedom of expression.
Caterina Sganga
Professor of Comparative Private Law at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
Caterina Sganga is a Professor of Comparative Private Law and Director of the DIRPOLIS Institute at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, specializing in EU copyright law and new technologies.
Clemens Appl
Professor of Law at University of Vienna
Clemens Appl is a Professor of Law at the University of Vienna, specializing in intellectual property law and public sector information.
Daniel Gervais
Professor of Law at Vanderbilt University Law School
Daniel Gervais is the Milton R. Underwood Chair in Law at Vanderbilt University Law School, specializing in intellectual property law and international trade.
Dirk Visser
Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Leiden University
Dirk Visser is a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Leiden University, focusing on copyright law and digital technologies.
Gemma Minero Alejandre
Professor of Law at University of Alcalá
Gemma Minero Alejandre is a Professor of Law at the University of Alcalá, focusing on intellectual property and information law.
Irini Stamatoudi
Professor of Intellectual Property Law at University of Nicosia
Irini Stamatoudi is a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at the University of Nicosia, with expertise in copyright and cultural heritage law.
Jacqueline Seignette
Partner at Höcker Advocaten
Jacqueline Seignette is a partner at Höcker Advocaten, specializing in intellectual property law and media law.
Jane Ginsburg
Professor of Law at Columbia Law School
Jane Ginsburg is a Professor of Law at Columbia Law School, focusing on copyright law and international intellectual property.
Jonathan Griffiths
Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Queen Mary University of London
Jonathan Griffiths is a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Queen Mary University of London, focusing on copyright law and freedom of expression.
Kacper Szkalej
MSCA Researcher in AI and IP Law at University of Bergen
Kacper Szkalej is an MSCA Researcher in AI and IP Law at the University of Bergen, focusing on copyright law and artificial intelligence.
Mireille van Eechoud
Professor of Information Law at University of Amsterdam
Mireille van Eechoud is a Professor of Information Law at the University of Amsterdam, specializing in copyright law and public sector information.
Paul Torremans
Professor of Intellectual Property Law at University of Nottingham
Paul Torremans is a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at the University of Nottingham, focusing on international and comparative copyright law.
Peter Mezei
Associate Professor of Law at University of Szeged
Peter Mezei is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Szeged, focusing on copyright law and digital technologies.
Peter Teunissen
Assistant Professor of Private and Intellectual Property Law at Radboud University
Peter Teunissen is an Assistant Professor of Private and Intellectual Property Law at Radboud University, focusing on copyright and digital technologies.
Romana Matanovac Vučković
Associate Professor of Law at University of Zagreb
Romana Matanovac Vučković is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Zagreb, specializing in copyright law and cultural heritage.
Sean Flynn
Associate Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law
Sean Flynn is an Associate Professor of Law at American University Washington College of Law, specializing in intellectual property law and public interest.
Stef van Gompel
Associate Professor of Law at University of Amsterdam
Stef van Gompel is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Amsterdam, focusing on copyright law and information law.
Séverine Dusollier
Professor of Law at Sciences Po
Séverine Dusollier is a Professor of Law at Sciences Po, specializing in intellectual property law and digital technologies.
Tatiana Eleni Synodinou
Associate Professor of Law at University of Cyprus
Tatiana Eleni Synodinou is an Associate Professor of Law at the University of Cyprus, specializing in copyright law and digital rights.
Event Details
- Date
- June 17-19, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇳🇱 The Hague, Netherlands
- The Hague Marriott Hotel
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, policymakers