19th Annual Conference of the European Society of International Law

5-6 September 2024. Vilnius, Lithuania

Vilnius, Lithuania

The ESIL Annual Conference is the flagship event of the European Society of International Law (ESIL), bringing together scholars, practitioners, and students from around the world to discuss and debate the most pressing issues at the intersection of international law and global affairs.

Technological Change and International Law

In the era of rapid technological advancements, the impact of technology on international law has become increasingly significant. The ESIL Annual Conference 2024 will provide a platform to explore the multifaceted relationship between technological change and international law. From cybersecurity and data protection to artificial intelligence and the regulation of emerging technologies, this conference will delve into the legal implications and challenges posed by the digital age.

“Traditional concept of state‘s jurisdiction, privacy, human rights, rules of warfare, investigation of international crimes are just few fields of international law that have to deal with digital revolution. Moreover, the intersection of digital technologies and international law poses disturbing challenges to international governance and protection of democratic principles. Therefore, only clear understanding how international law is able and should respond to this new reality can lead us to considering the use of digital technologies as a legitimate way to improve broad areas of international law.”

Ewelina Dobrowolska
Minister of Justice of the Republic of Lithuania