IFD Legal Conference 2026 – ALIFDO

The IFD Legal Conference 2026, organized by the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) in collaboration with the Association of Lawyers in Intergovernmental Finance and Development Organizations (ALIFDO), is a virtual event scheduled for October 19-20, 2026. This conference aims to address the evolving role of legal frameworks within international finance and development institutions, emphasizing their strategic importance in ensuring effective, transparent, and coherent development finance.

The conference will feature a series of sessions covering critical topics such as debt-conversion structures, the impact of artificial intelligence and digitalization on legal practices, climate finance, resource mobilization, and the evolving role of international financial institutions as strategic partners in sovereign finance. Additionally, workshops will focus on the skills and pathways for international development legal careers, managing AI risks in multilateral development banks, and the future of repos and derivatives in the context of blockchain and smart contracts.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in concurrent workshops and panel discussions, engage in networking activities, and attend a dinner event. The conference is exclusively open to professionals affiliated with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and International Financial Institutions (IFIs), fostering a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices across public institutions, multilateral organizations, development banks, and the private sector.

This event is particularly beneficial for legal professionals working within international finance and development sectors, offering insights into current challenges, innovative solutions, and the future direction of legal practices in these fields.