This one-day conference, organised by the Asser Institute, will explore how private international law is adapting to a world marked by rapid change, digital disruption, and in­creasing legal complexity.

The event will bring together leading legal scholars, practitioners, and emerging researchers. They will examine how private international law can remain fair and effective in an era shaped by inequality and digital platforms that blur traditional boundaries.

The programme begins with a key­note address. Three panels will follow. The first looks at how digital technology is challenging traditional legal frameworks. The second asks whether weaker parties are being protected fairly in cross-border disputes. The third gives the floor to promising early-career researchers sharing fresh ideas.

The event is designed to spark debate, share research, and foster new thinking about the future of legal cooperation across borders. With expert panels, open discussion, and space to meet others working in this field, the conference offers a timely opportunity to reflect on how private international law must evolve to meet today’s realities.