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1 Oct 2026
Event
The London Conference on International Law returns in 2026 as the premier biennial gathering for the global legal community. Taking place in the heart of Westminster, at the QEII Centre, London on Thursday 1 October and Friday 2 October 2026, this landmark event brings together leading practitioners, academics, policymakers, and diplomats from around the world to debate and define the most pressing issues in public international law.
Over two days, the conference will explore the scope, limits, and evolving nature of international law.
With high-level insight from renowned international experts, the 2026 edition will once again push boundaries, challenge assumptions, and offer a space for bold, interdisciplinary dialogue.
London-based Partner and Global Co-Head of International Arbitration and Public International Law Andrew Cannon will be speaking on the second day of the conference on the panel: “Non-State Actors and International Law: Accounting for Plural Power” (14:00-15:30).
Why Attend?
Unparalleled Expertise
Hear from the world's foremost legal thinkers, diplomats, judges, and practitioners.
Global Perspective
Join over 600 delegates from across continents - and connect with hundreds more online.
Timely, Critical Discussion
Engage with topics at the forefront of international legal development, policy, and enforcement.
Hybrid Access
Attend in person in London, or join remotely from anywhere in the world.
Key themes for 2026:
- The Evolving State in International Law
- International Law and the Global Economy
- International Human Rights Law
- Non-State Actors and International Law
- General International Dispute Settlement
- Law of the Sea and International Spaces
- International Criminal Law and Justice
- International Law in Practice
- International Humanitarian Law
- The Use of Force in International Law
- International Investment Law and Litigation
- National Security and International Law
- The Intersection of Domestic and International Law
- The Colonial Legacy of International Law
- The Concept of Coercion, Intervention and Sanctions
- The Role of Peaceful Settlement
Who You'll Meet
The London Conference is where the international law community gathers. Expect to connect with:
- Government legal advisers and policy officials
- NGOs and humanitarian organisations
- Diplomats and inter-governmental representatives
- Law firms and legal chambers
- Academic experts and researchers
- University students and emerging professionals
- International courts and organisations
To register for a place, follow this link.
For further information, please contact Andrew Cannon, Christian Leathley, Hannah Ambrose or your usual Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer contact.
Key contacts
Andrew Cannon
Partner, Head of International Arbitration, London and Paris
Christian Leathley
Partner, Head of International Arbitration, US, London and New York
Hannah Ambrose
Partner, London
Louise Barber
Of Counsel (Australia), London
Legal Notice
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