Annual Conference on European Family Law 2026

The Annual Conference on European Family Law 2026 is a hybrid event organized by the Academy of European Law (ERA) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL). Scheduled for September 24-25, 2026, it will be held in Trier, Germany, with online participation available. The conference aims to provide family law practitioners with the latest developments in legislation, jurisprudence, and practice at both European and international levels. It will focus on recent case law developments, particularly emphasizing the Brussels IIb and Maintenance Regulations.

Key topics include recent Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) case law in family law, legal status in the context of free movement, cross-border child relocation and abduction, parenthood and filiation, protection of adults, and digital family justice. The event will feature sessions in both English and German, with simultaneous interpretation between the two languages.

The conference offers a platform for networking among family law professionals, including lawyers in private practice, notaries, judges, officials from ministries and central authorities, and academics. Attendees can participate either in person in Trier or online via Zoom, with opportunities to ask questions and engage in discussions with participants present in Trier. A 20% discount is available for IAFL members using the code "2026fam20" during online registration, combinable with the early bird discount but not with other discounts.

This event is ideal for family law professionals seeking to stay updated on recent developments and engage with peers in the field. The hybrid format allows for flexible participation, accommodating both in-person and remote attendees.