The London Conference on International Law
by The London Conference on International Law Steering Committee
The London Conference on International Law 2026 is a biennial event dedicated to examining the state of international law amidst growing global uncertainty. Organized by a consortium of leading legal institutions and organizations, the conference aims to bring together judges, practitioners, scholars, and policymakers to provide high-level insights into the role, resilience, and future direction of international law.
Key themes for the 2026 conference include 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, and international law in practice. These topics will be explored through a series of panels and discussions featuring experts in the field.
In addition to the main sessions, the conference offers practical opportunities for networking, including a welcome reception and an exhibition area. Notable speakers from various sectors of the international law community are expected to participate, providing attendees with valuable insights and perspectives.
The conference is designed for government legal advisers, policy officials, NGOs, humanitarian organizations, diplomats, inter-governmental representatives, law firms, legal chambers, academic experts, researchers, university students, and emerging professionals. Attendees will benefit from engaging with topics at the forefront of international legal development, policy, and enforcement, as well as connecting with peers from across the globe.
Speakers(4)
Dr. Federica Paddeu
Associate Professor and Derek Bowett Fellow in Law at Queens' College, Cambridge
Dr. Federica Paddeu is a general international lawyer with main research interests in the law of State responsibility, particularly the legal theory and practice of exceptions, and the law on the use of force. She has published in leading international law journals and authored a monograph titled 'Justification and Excuse in International Law: Concept and Theory of General Defences.' She co-edited a volume on 'Exceptions in International Law' and is a member of the Academic Research Panel of Blackstone Chambers and BIICL's Public International Law Advisory Board.
Emma Lindsay
Partner, US Head of International Arbitration and Public International Law at Withers
Emma Lindsay leads the international arbitration and public international law teams in the United States at Withers. Originally trained as a barrister in London, she has practiced international law in New York for over fifteen years, specializing in investor-state arbitration, international commercial arbitration, and public international law. She represents a diverse range of clients across various industries and has an active pro bono practice encompassing representation and advice in matters at the state, federal, regional, and international levels.
Rashmin Sagoo
Director, International Law Programme at Chatham House
Rashmin Sagoo is the Director of the International Law programme at Chatham House. She developed her international law, policy, and diplomatic experience in the government, humanitarian, and international organization sectors. Her work has been referenced in numerous outlets, including the Financial Times, New York Times, and Al Jazeera. Prior to joining Chatham House, she advised the British Red Cross and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement on a range of legal issues, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
Sally Langrish
Legal Adviser & Director General Legal at Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Sally Langrish has worked on a wide range of international and European legal issues throughout her career, including serving at the UK's Permanent Representation to the EU and the British Embassy Brussels. She has also held roles as Legal Director to the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and the UK Department of International Trade, where she established the legal team to create an independent UK trade policy following the EU Referendum. She returned to the FCDO Legal team in May 2022 and serves as the Chair of the London Conference on International Law Steering Committee.
Event Details
- Date
- October 2, 2026
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre
- Pricing
- £45 - £495 + VAT
- Audience
- Government legal advisers, policy officials, NGOs, humanitarian organizations, diplomats, inter-governmental representatives, law firms, legal chambers, academic experts, researchers, university students, emerging professionals.
- Attendees
- Over 600 delegates expected.
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