The ELI 2026 Annual Conference, organized by the European Law Institute (ELI), is scheduled to take place from 2–4 September 2026 in Paris, France. This flagship event brings together leading experts, including judges, legal practitioners, academics, and policymakers, to examine and discuss the most pressing legal challenges in Europe.
The conference will focus on the theme "The Rule of Law: Resilience and Cultural Engagement." Key sessions include the Ole Lando Memorial Lecture, a panel on regulating biometric technologies, and discussions on judicial caseloads and institutional challenges. A notable keynote address will be delivered by Mathias Guyomar, President of the European Court of Human Rights, highlighting the significance of the rule of law in contemporary society.
Attendees will have opportunities for networking during events such as the Sustaining Members Networking Breakfast and the Opening Reception. The conference will also feature the presentation of the ELI Young Lawyers Award, recognizing outstanding contributions from emerging legal professionals.
Legal professionals, academics, and policymakers interested in the advancement of European law and the rule of law are encouraged to attend. The conference offers a platform for engaging with leading experts and contributing to discussions that shape the future of legal practice and policy in Europe.
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Speakers(25)
Andreas Zünd
Judge at European Court of Human Rights
Andreas Zünd is a Judge at the European Court of Human Rights.
Anna Joubin-Bret
Secretary at UNCITRAL
Anna Joubin-Bret is the Secretary of UNCITRAL.
Anna Veneziano
Deputy Secretary General at UNIDROIT
Anna Veneziano is the Deputy Secretary General of UNIDROIT.
Anne Birgitte Gammeljord
ELI Treasurer; Danish Supreme Court Lawyer
Anne Birgitte Gammeljord is the ELI Treasurer and a Danish Supreme Court Lawyer.
Bobbie Cheema-Grubb DBE
ELI Reporter; Justice at High Court of England and Wales
Bobbie Cheema-Grubb DBE is an ELI Reporter and Justice of the High Court of England and Wales.
Bénédicte Fauvarque-Cosson
Judge at Conseil d’État, France
Bénédicte Fauvarque-Cosson serves as a Judge at the Conseil d’État in France.
Christoph Henrichs
Chair at European Committee on Legal Co-Operation (CDCJ)
Christoph Henrichs serves as the Chair of the European Committee on Legal Co-Operation (CDCJ).
Christophe Bernasconi
Secretary General at Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH)
Christophe Bernasconi is the Secretary General of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH).
Donal O’Donnell
Chief Justice of Ireland; President at Network of the Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the Member States of the European Union
Donal O’Donnell is the Chief Justice of Ireland and President of the Network of the Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the Member States of the European Union.
Emmanuelle Chevreau
Professor; President of Section Legal History of the Conseil National des Universités; President of the Conseil National du Droit; Director of the Institute of Roman Law at Paris-Panthéon-Assas University
Emmanuelle Chevreau is a Professor at Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, serving as President of Section Legal History of the Conseil National des Universités, President of the Conseil National du Droit, and Director of the Institute of Roman Law.
François Molinié
President at French Society of Comparative Law
François Molinié is the President of the French Society of Comparative Law.
Ingrid Derveaux
Secretary-General at European Judicial Training Network
Ingrid Derveaux serves as the Secretary-General of the European Judicial Training Network.
Joshua Rozenberg
Solicitor; Legal Journalist
Joshua Rozenberg is a Solicitor and Legal Journalist.
José Igreja Matos
President at Consultative Council of European Judges
José Igreja Matos is the President of the Consultative Council of European Judges.
Lukas Rass Masson
Vice-President of ELFA; Director of Center of Studies and Research at The Hague Academy on Cyber and International Law
Lukas Rass Masson is the Vice-President of ELFA and Director of the Center of Studies and Research at The Hague Academy on Cyber and International Law.
Marko Bošnjak
Judge at Court of Justice of the European Union
Marko Bošnjak is a Judge at the Court of Justice of the European Union and former President of the European Court of Human Rights.
Matthias Guyomar
President at European Court of Human Rights
Matthias Guyomar is the President of the European Court of Human Rights.
Philippa Webb
Professor at University of Oxford, Blavatnik School of Government
Philippa Webb is a Professor at the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government.
Roland Wadge
President at Council of Notariats of the European Union (CNUE)
Roland Wadge is the President of the Council of Notariats of the European Union (CNUE).
Róbert Spanó
Partner at Gibson Dunn
Róbert Spanó is a Partner at Gibson Dunn and former President of the European Court of Human Rights.
Savvas Papasavvas
Vice-President at General Court of the European Union
Savvas Papasavvas is the Vice-President of the General Court of the European Union.
Sir Geoffrey Vos
ELI Vice-President; Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice at England and Wales
Sir Geoffrey Vos is the ELI Vice-President and serves as the Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice in England and Wales.
Stéphane Babonneau
Criminal Defense Attorney at Babonneau & Associés
Stéphane Babonneau is a Criminal Defense Attorney at Babonneau & Associés.
Teresa Rodríguez de las Heras Ballell
ELI President; Professor at Universidad Carlos III
Teresa Rodríguez de las Heras Ballell is the President of the European Law Institute and a Professor at Universidad Carlos III.
Thierry Hoscheit
President at Superior Court of Justice and the Constitutional Court of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Thierry Hoscheit is the President of the Superior Court of Justice and the Constitutional Court of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Event Details
- Date
- September 3-5, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇫🇷 Paris, France
- Various venues in Paris, including the Institute of Comparative Law, University Paris-Panthéon-Assas, and the Grand Amphitheater of the Sorbonne
- Audience
- Legal professionals, academics, policymakers
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