ESIL-supported Conference | New Technologies and International Legal Accountability, 22-23 October 2026
ESIL-supported Conference
New Technologies and International Legal Accountability
22–23 October 2026, University of Perugia, Italy
The rapid evolution of cyber technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of international law. As States and essential services become increasingly dependent on these technologies, the risks—and the need for clear frameworks of accountability—continue to grow.
This ESIL-supported conference will bring together scholars and practitioners to explore how international law can ensure accountability for malicious cyber or AI-enabled operations in peacetime, hybrid settings, and armed conflict.
Join us in Perugia to contribute to one of the most pressing debates in contemporary international law.
Practical Details
Deadline for abstracts: 15 April 2026
Submit to: newtechila@gmail.com
Abstract length: Up to 500 words
Notification of acceptance: 15 May 2026
Position paper due: 15 September 2026
Publication opportunity: Prospective edited volume in the International Law and Technology series (Edward Elgar).
