2026 Forum ProgramDownload Complete Program
Academic Program
Three days of intensive academic discourse
- Location: TBA (details will be shared with invited participants)
- Expense coverage: available for select Graduate Institute students
- Dates: 5–7 February 2026
- Previous forum: Geneva, Switzerland (2025)
Day 1 - February 5, 2026
16:00 - 17:00
Participant Registration & Welcome Reception
Break
17:00 - 18:00
Opening Ceremony & Forum Introduction
Forum Directors & Academic Committee
Ceremony
18:00 - 18:30
Keynote Address: The Future of International Law Scholarship
Distinguished Guest Speaker
Keynote
19:00 - 21:30
Welcome Dinner & Networking Reception
Social
Day 2 - February 6, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
Morning Coffee & Networking
Break
09:30 - 10:45
Graduate Research Panel I: Emerging Issues in IHL
Graduate Researchers
Presentation
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee Break
Break
11:00 - 12:30
Workshop: Legal Research Methodologies in International Law
Prof. Dr. Marco Sassòli, University of Geneva
Workshop
12:30 - 14:00
Lunch & Informal Discussions
Break
14:00 - 15:30
Panel Discussion: Protection of Civilians in Contemporary Conflicts
Dr. Helen Durham, ICRC & Expert Panel
Panel
15:30 - 15:45
Coffee Break
Break
15:45 - 17:00
Graduate Research Panel II: Human Rights Law in Practice
Graduate Researchers
Presentation
19:00 - 21:00
Academic Dinner & Faculty Mentorship Session
Social
Day 3 - February 7, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
Morning Coffee & Final Preparations
Break
09:30 - 10:45
Academic Writing Workshop: Publishing in International Law Journals
Dr. Emanuela-Chiara Gillard, Chatham House
Workshop
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee Break
Break
11:00 - 12:30
Graduate Research Panel III: Interdisciplinary Approaches
Graduate Researchers
Presentation
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch & Networking
Break
13:30 - 14:45
Roundtable: Future Research Directions & Collaboration Opportunities
All Participants & Faculty
Presentation
14:45 - 15:15
Closing Remarks & Research Collaboration Initiatives
Forum Directors
Ceremony
15:15 - 15:45
Certificate Presentation & Farewell Reception
Forum Faculty
Ceremony
For Invited Participants Only
Detailed program materials, location specifics, and logistical information will be provided exclusively to participants recommended by partner institutions. Final program may include additional sessions based on participant research areas.