International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Law (ICAIL) 2026

The International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Law (ICAIL) is the premier global forum dedicated to the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal systems. Organized by the International Association for Artificial Intelligence and Law (IAAIL), ICAIL 2026 marks the 21st edition of this esteemed conference and will be hosted by the Yong Pung How School of Law at Singapore Management University (SMU) from June 8 to June 12, 2026.

ICAIL 2026 will cover a wide array of topics, including argument mining on legal texts, computational methods for negotiation and contract formation, computer-assisted dispute resolution, and decision support systems in the legal domain. The conference will also delve into deep learning applications on legal data, formal and computational models of legal reasoning, and the development of intelligent legal tutoring systems.

Attendees can look forward to engaging sessions featuring demonstrations of innovative applications and tools, as well as the Trevor Bench-Capon Doctoral Consortium, which promotes the exchange of ideas among PhD researchers in the field. The conference will also present awards such as the Carole Hafner Best Paper Award and the Donald H. Berman Award for Best Student Paper, recognizing outstanding contributions to the field.

ICAIL 2026 is ideal for legal scholars, computer scientists, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the latest advancements at the nexus of AI and law. The conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research, participate in interdisciplinary discussions, and network with leading experts from around the world.