The International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference 2025 is a premier global gathering for legal professionals, organized by the International Bar Association. Scheduled from November 2 to 7, 2025, the conference will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. This event attracts over 5,000 attendees from more than 130 jurisdictions, including representatives from law firms, corporations, governments, and regulatory bodies.
The conference will feature more than 200 sessions covering a wide array of topics pertinent to the legal profession. Key themes include artificial intelligence, human rights, regulatory compliance, international taxation, and corporate sustainability. These sessions aim to provide insights into current challenges and emerging trends in the legal landscape.
In addition to the educational sessions, the conference offers numerous networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with peers, industry leaders, and potential clients. An expo hall will showcase the latest legal technologies and services. Notable speakers from various sectors will share their expertise, contributing to the event's dynamic and informative atmosphere.
Legal practitioners, including lawyers, in-house counsel, and legal academics, are encouraged to attend to stay abreast of global legal developments, enhance their professional skills, and expand their professional networks.
Speakers(35)
Anna Nolan
Partner at Alston & Bird
Anna Nolan is a partner at Alston & Bird. She will join the 'Credit Suisse case study' panel at the IBA Annual Conference 2025, discussing the treatment of AT1 bondholders in the Credit Suisse resolution.
Anne Merminod
Partner at Torys LLP
Anne Merminod is a Partner at Torys LLP, specializing in Disputes and Investigations.
Bob Woodward
Investigative Journalist
Bob Woodward is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist known for uncovering the Watergate scandal.
Christina Doria
Member at ArbitralWomen
Christina Doria is a member of ArbitralWomen. She will deliver an 'espresso insight' on key themes shaping international arbitration in Canada at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Chunghwan Choi
Partner at Yulchon LLC
Chunghwan Choi is a partner at Yulchon LLC. He will speak on 'Justice by algorithm: can AI deliver on the universal access to justice?' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Clive Hopewell
Partner at Bird & Bird
Clive Hopewell is a Partner at Bird & Bird's UK office.
Darien G. Leung
Partner at Torys LLP
Darien G. Leung is a Partner at Torys LLP.
David G. Shapiro
Chair of Tax and Employee Benefits Group at Saul Ewing LLP
David G. Shapiro is the Chair of the Tax and Employee Benefits Group at Saul Ewing LLP. He will speak on 'Structuring Considerations for Canadian Pension Plans and Sovereign Wealth Funds' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Dina Prokic
Dina Prokic will deliver an 'espresso insight' on key themes shaping international arbitration in Canada at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Divya Nazran
Head of Markets Business Development at Bird & Bird
Divya Nazran is the Head of Markets Business Development at Bird & Bird's UK office.
Doil Son
Partner at Yulchon LLC
Doil Son is a partner at Yulchon LLC. He will discuss 'Current trends in technology disputes' and 'Weaponizing AI: Legal Challenges in Defence and Human Rights Protection' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Dorothee Fischer-Appelt
Capital Markets Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP
Dorothee Fischer-Appelt is a Capital Markets Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig LLP's London office.
Dr. Matthias Lang
Partner at Bird & Bird
Dr. Matthias Lang is a Partner at Bird & Bird's Germany office.
Graeme Payne
Partner at Bird & Bird
Graeme Payne is a Partner at Bird & Bird's UK office.
Hein Hobbelen
Partner at Bird & Bird
Hein Hobbelen is a Partner at Bird & Bird's Belgium office.
Jalal El Ahdab
Partner at Bird & Bird
Jalal El Ahdab is a Partner at Bird & Bird's France office.
Janet Walker
Member at ArbitralWomen
Janet Walker is a member of ArbitralWomen. She will deliver an 'espresso insight' on key themes shaping international arbitration in Canada at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Joaquín Muñoz
Partner at Bird & Bird
Joaquín Muñoz is a Partner at Bird & Bird's Spain office.
Katherine Bell
Vice-President at ArbitralWomen
Katherine Bell is the Vice-President of ArbitralWomen. She will deliver welcoming remarks at the 'Arbitration Espresso – A Quick Shot of Arbitration in Canada' session during the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Luis Alfonso Fernández Manzano
Partner at Bird & Bird
Luis Alfonso Fernández Manzano is a Partner at Bird & Bird's Spain office.
Mariano Santos
Partner at Bird & Bird
Mariano Santos is a Partner at Bird & Bird's Spain office.
Matthew Cockburn
Managing Partner at Torys LLP
Matthew Cockburn is the Managing Partner at Torys LLP.
Michael L. Keeley
Partner at Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP
Michael L. Keeley is the Antitrust Practice Chair at Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP.
Molly Reynolds
Partner at Torys LLP
Molly Reynolds is a Partner at Torys LLP, focusing on Technology, Media, and Communications.
Nanette C. Heide
Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke
Nanette C. Heide is a Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, specializing in Private Equity.
Nuna Lerner
Member at ArbitralWomen
Nuna Lerner is a member of ArbitralWomen. She will moderate the 'Arbitration Espresso – A Quick Shot of Arbitration in Canada' session during the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Rachel Cropper-Mawer
Partner at Ogier
Rachel Cropper-Mawer is the Head of Legal Regulatory at Ogier.
Rosalie Silberman Abella
Former Justice at Supreme Court of Canada
Rosalie Silberman Abella is the first Jewish woman appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Sarah McEachern
Sarah McEachern will deliver an 'espresso insight' on key themes shaping international arbitration in Canada at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Sun Hee Kim
Partner at Yulchon LLC
Sun Hee Kim is a partner at Yulchon LLC. She will discuss 'The role of the Asia Pacific region in the era of generative AI' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Sy Nae Kim
Partner at Yulchon LLC
Sy Nae Kim is a partner at Yulchon LLC. She will participate in 'A multi-jurisdictional review of restructuring tools: can the company be saved?' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Tanya Landon
Member at ArbitralWomen
Tanya Landon is a member of ArbitralWomen. She will deliver an 'espresso insight' on key themes shaping international arbitration in Canada at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Wook Jin Rha
Partner at Yulchon LLC
Wook Jin Rha is a partner at Yulchon LLC. He will speak on 'Global anti-corruption update' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Yonghee Yoon
Partner at Yulchon LLC
Yonghee Yoon is a partner at Yulchon LLC. He will speak on 'Trending near You! Corporate Environmental and Human Rights Due Diligence' at the IBA Annual Conference 2025.
Zachary Torres-Fowler
Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke
Zachary Torres-Fowler is a Partner at Troutman Pepper Locke, focusing on Construction and International Dispute Resolution.
Event Details
- Date
- November 2-7, 2025
- 6 days
- Location
- 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
- Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including lawyers, in-house counsel, and legal academics
- Attendees
- Over 5,000 attendees from more than 130 jurisdictions