Conference on Digital Technology Law

Law Doesn’t Just Keep
Pace with Technology
It Helps Shape Its Future

About the Conference

The world is undergoing a rapid digital transformation that is reshaping the nature of economic, social, and legal relationships. Digital technologies, artificial intelligence, online platforms, big data, and digital services have become integral to everyday life and to the activities of governments, institutions, businesses, and individuals.

This transformation has introduced new and increasingly complex legal challenges that extend beyond traditional legislative frameworks. These challenges range from the regulation and protection of data and electronic transactions and contracts to legal liability for artificial intelligence systems, cybercrime, digital rights, and intellectual property in the digital environment.

Against this backdrop, the International Conference on Digital Technology Law provides an academic and professional platform for dialogue on the future of law in the age of technology. The Conference seeks to explore how legislative and regulatory frameworks can evolve to strike an effective balance between fostering innovation, protecting rights and freedoms, and ensuring security, trust, and accountability in the digital environment.

The Conference brings together leading academics, researchers, and professionals in law, technology, economics, and management, alongside legal practitioners and experts in digital regulation. It aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience and to explore emerging international trends in the regulation of technology and the digital economy.

About Faculty of Law, Economics and Management

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Management at Université Paris Cité is a leading academic institution specializing in law, economics, and management. With origins dating back to 1976, the Faculty offers academic and professional programs, as well as continuing education and specialized training. The Faculty also hosts a Doctoral School and several specialized research centers, including CEDAG – Center for Business Law and Management, which focuses on areas such as digital business law, international business, finance, management, ethics, and innovation. It also promotes the practical application of legal knowledge through initiatives such as its Legal Clinic. (Université Paris Cité)

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About Université Paris Cité

Université Paris Cité is a multidisciplinary French research university with a strong international presence in education, research, and innovation. It brings together three faculties: Health, Sciences, and Societies and Humanities, with Law, Economics, and Management within the Societies and Humanities sector. The University encompasses a network of academic institutions, research centers, and multidisciplinary programs, fostering collaboration across scientific, human, and social disciplines. In its current form, Université Paris Cité was established by French Decree No. 2019-209 of 20 March 2019, bringing together education, research, and innovation within a multidisciplinary institution.

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Conference Objectives

The conference provides an international academic and professional platform for discussing rapid developments in digital technology and their implications for legal, economic, and social systems, while exploring the future of legislation amid digital transformation, artificial intelligence, big data, digital platforms, and emerging technologies. It also promotes dialogue and knowledge exchange among academics, researchers, practitioners, and specialists, addressing legal challenges in the digital environment and supporting legislation that balances innovation with the protection of rights, freedoms, privacy, security, and digital trust, while strengthening international scientific cooperation and anticipating future trends in technology law.

Main Conference Topics

09 October 2026

Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Legal Liability
Regulatory frameworks for responsible AI development; the legal status of intelligent systems; and the impact of AI on judicial decision-making and the drafting of judgments.

Data Protection and Cybersecurity in the Digital Environment
Personal data ownership and protection; regulatory authorities, regional and international compliance strategies; and the legal validity of blockchain technology and digital evidence.

Digital Transformation and Justice in the 21st Century

The management and delivery of judicial proceedings and dispute resolution through digital platforms; and the impact of emerging technologies on legal professions and professional training.

Practical Workshops

08 October 2026

The Conference will feature a series of specialized and interactive workshops designed to provide a practical dimension to the event and facilitate dialogue, discussion, and the exchange of expertise on key legal issues arising from digital technologies and technological transformation. The workshops will focus on practical discussion and direct interaction with experts and specialists, exploring appropriate legal and regulatory approaches to rapidly evolving technologies. They are particularly designed for judges, public prosecutors, and lawyers.

Workshop 1: Artificial Intelligence in Judicial Decision-Making

Practical applications of AI in judicial work and the ethical and legal boundaries of its use in preparing decisions and judgments.

Workshop 2: Digital Evidence and Blockchain in Judicial Disputes

The evidentiary value of blockchain technologies, the handling of electronic records, and their admissibility in judicial proceedings.

Workshop 3: Digital Governance, Data Protection and Compliance

Practical applications of data protection and cybersecurity laws, with a focus on digital governance, institutional compliance, and regulatory requirements.

The Conference Brings Together Leading Experts in Digital Technology Law

Who Is the Conference For?

The conference brings together law professors, researchers, graduate students, lawyers, judges, and legal professionals, alongside experts in digital legislation, technology, cybersecurity, data protection, and compliance. It also welcomes government institutions, digital economy businesses, and professionals interested in the future of law and technology.

Why Participate in the Conference?

The conference offers an opportunity to explore the latest legal developments in technology and digital transformation, exchange knowledge with leading academics and practitioners, and discuss emerging legal challenges. Participants will also benefit from interactive workshops addressing practical issues in digital law, AI, cybersecurity, and digital governance.

Certificates of Participation

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance and participation from Université Paris Cité – Faculty of Law, Economics and Management, recognizing their participation in this international academic event. The certificate provides valuable documentation of professional engagement with current developments in digital technology law.