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(27)
Andreas Zünd
ELI Co-Reporter; Judge at European Court of Human Rights
Andreas Zünd is a co-reporter for the European Law Institute and serves as a judge at the European Court of Human Rights.
Anna Joubin-Bret
Secretary at UNCITRAL
Anna Joubin-Bret serves as the Secretary of UNCITRAL, working on the harmonization and modernization of international trade law.
Anna Veneziano
Deputy Secretary General at UNIDROIT
Anna Veneziano is the Deputy Secretary General of UNIDROIT, focusing on the harmonization of private international law.
Anne Birgitte Gammeljord
ELI Treasurer; Danish Supreme Court Lawyer
Anne Birgitte Gammeljord serves as the Treasurer of the European Law Institute and is a lawyer at the Danish Supreme Court.
Bobbie Cheema-Grubb DBE
Justice at High Court of England and Wales
Bobbie Cheema-Grubb DBE is a Justice of the High Court of England and Wales, contributing to the judiciary with her extensive legal expertise.
Bénédicte Fauvarque-Cosson
Judge at Conseil d’État, France
Bénédicte Fauvarque-Cosson serves as a judge at the Conseil d’État in France, contributing to the country's highest administrative court.
Christoph Henrichs
Chair at European Committee on Legal Co-Operation (CDCJ)
Christoph Henrichs chairs the European Committee on Legal Co-Operation, focusing on legal cooperation among European countries.
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, focusing on the development of private international law.
Christophe Soulard
First President at French Supreme Court
Christophe Soulard holds the position of First President at the French Supreme Court, overseeing the highest judicial authority in France.
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 serves as the Chief Justice of Ireland and President of the Network of the Presidents of the Supreme Judicial Courts of the EU.
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 specializing in legal history and Roman law, holding multiple leadership positions within French legal academia.
François Molinié
President at French Society of Comparative Law
François Molinié serves as the President of the French Society of Comparative Law, contributing to the advancement of comparative legal studies in France.
Ingrid Derveaux
Secretary-General at European Judicial Training Network
Ingrid Derveaux is the Secretary-General of the European Judicial Training Network, focusing on the training and development of European judges.
Joshua Rozenberg
Solicitor; Legal Journalist
Joshua Rozenberg is a solicitor and legal journalist, known for his commentary and analysis on legal matters.
José Igreja Matos
President at Consultative Council of European Judges
José Igreja Matos presides over the Consultative Council of European Judges, advising on matters related to the judiciary in Europe.
Lukas Rass Masson
Vice-President of ELFA; Director at Center of Studies and Research of the Hague Academy on Cyber and International Law
Lukas Rass Masson is the Vice-President of the European Law Faculties Association and Director 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 a 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, leading the court in its mission to uphold human rights across Europe.
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, focusing on international law.
Richard Ferrand
Member at French Constitutional Council
Richard Ferrand is a member of the French Constitutional Council, contributing to the interpretation and application of the French Constitution.
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, representing notaries across Europe.
Róbert Spanó
Partner at Gibson Dunn
Róbert Spanó is a partner at Gibson Dunn and a former President of the European Court of Human Rights.
Savvas Papasavvas
Vice-President at General Court of the European Union
Savvas Papasavvas serves as Vice-President of the General Court of the European Union, overseeing cases related to EU law.
Sir Geoffrey Vos
ELI Vice-President; Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice at England and Wales
Sir Geoffrey Vos is the Vice-President of the European Law Institute 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, specializing in criminal law cases.
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, with expertise in commercial law.
Thierry Hoscheit
President at Superior Court of Justice and the Constitutional Court of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Thierry Hoscheit presides over both the Superior Court of Justice and the Constitutional Court in Luxembourg, playing a key role in the country's judiciary.
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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