Christchurch Conference on International and Transnational Legal Frameworks 2026

Christchurch Conference on International and Transnational Legal Frameworks

12-13 March 2026

Dispute Resolution and Private Law in an Interconnected World

Join leading global practitioners and scholars across a wide range of international and transnational legal fields for an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the institutions shaping international law.

This conference brings together the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH), along with distinguished guest the CISG Advisory Council, and a  selection of leading thinkers and practitioners from around the world in a wide range of international and transnational legal domains.

Key Topics

• International arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
• International trade and b2b transnational law.
• International agricultural trade.
• Cross-border family law and investor state disputes.
• Challenges of digitisation and certain emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and distributed ledger technologies, pose in international law.

The conference will highlight the importance of international cooperation for business success, promote best practices in agricultural contracts, and explore robust legal frameworks for small and medium-sized enterprises, all through an Oceanic lens.

Event Details

Dates: 12–13 March 2026
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Rydges Latimer Christchurch