The 63rd Congress of the Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA) was held in Luxembourg from November 6 to 10, 2019. Organized by the UIA, the world's oldest association of lawyers, the congress attracted approximately 1,000 legal professionals from around the globe to discuss pressing legal issues. The event took place at the European Convention Center Luxembourg (ECCL), providing a platform for international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
The congress featured two main plenary sessions: "Innovation and the Law: Where Passion Meets Reason" and "Business and Human Rights." In addition to these, 30 working sessions were conducted simultaneously, covering a wide array of legal topics. Nearly 300 international speakers led these sessions, with the majority offering simultaneous translation in French, English, and Spanish to ensure broad accessibility.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage with peers from various jurisdictions, fostering professional relationships and exchanging insights on global legal developments. The event also provided updates on changes to the law and their impact on the legal profession, enhancing participants' understanding of contemporary challenges and opportunities.
Legal professionals seeking to stay informed about international legal trends and expand their global network would have found the 63rd UIA Congress particularly beneficial. The event's diverse sessions and collaborative environment offered valuable perspectives on both innovation in law and the intersection of business and human rights.
Speakers(10)
Alain Grosjean
President of the Luxembourg National Committee at Luxembourg National Committee
President of the Luxembourg National Committee and President of the 2019 Luxembourg Congress Organizing Committee.
Bertrand Favreau
Former Bâtonnier at Bordeaux Bar Association
Former Bâtonnier of the Bordeaux Bar, President of the Institute of Human Rights of European Lawyers, and founder of the Ludovic-Trarieux International Human Rights Prize.
François Kremer
President of the Luxembourg Bar Association at Luxembourg Bar Association
Vice-Bâtonnier of the Luxembourg Bar at the time of the congress.
François Prum
President of the 63rd Congress at Luxembourg Bar Association
Bâtonnier of the Luxembourg Bar.
Issouf Baadhio
President of the UIA
Past President of the Burkina Faso Bar.
Jerome C. Roth
President at UIA
President of the Union Internationale des Avocats.
Lydie Polfer
Mayor at City of Luxembourg
Mayor of the City of Luxembourg.
Norbert Becker
Investor and Manager
Investor and manager.
Pierre Albouze
Deputy Secretary General at European Investment Bank
Deputy Secretary General of the European Investment Bank.
Xavier Bettel
Prime Minister at Luxembourg
Prime Minister of Luxembourg.
Event Details
- Date
- November 6-10, 2019
- 5 days
- Location
- 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
- European Convention Center Luxembourg (ECCL)
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals seeking international collaboration and knowledge exchange.
- CLE Credits
- Up to 15 CLE credits
- Attendees
- Approximately 1,000