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Wolf Theiss at the IBA Annual Conference 2026 in Copenhagen
4-9 October 2026

15 May 2026

From 4-9 October 2026, the International Bar Association Annual Conference will bring together the global legal community in Copenhagen, Denmark. The conference is expected to welcome more than 5,000 legal professionals from over 130 jurisdictions for a week of discussions, networking and international collaboration.

As one of the leading legal events worldwide, the IBA Annual Conference provides a platform for exchanging perspectives on the developments shaping international business and legal practice – from regulation, cross-border transactions and dispute resolution to digital transformation, sustainability and the rule of law. The 2026 conference will place particular focus on innovation, technology, governance, sustainability and emerging global risks.

Wolf Theiss is pleased to once again participate in the IBA Annual Conference and looks forward to reconnecting with clients, colleagues and friends from across the international legal community in Copenhagen.

Let’s connect in Copenhagen
Our team will be attending committee sessions, networking events and meetings throughout the conference week. We look forward to discussing current market developments and opportunities across Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe.

To arrange a meeting with our team during the conference, please contact us directly or reach out to your usual Wolf Theiss contact.

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Topics shaping the discussion at IBA 2026

The legal and business landscape continues to evolve rapidly across Europe and beyond. Discussions during this year’s conference are expected to focus on topics including:

AI, digitalisation and technology-driven transformation
ESG, sustainability and green transition frameworks
International transactions and investment activity
Regulatory developments and compliance
Cross-border disputes and investigations
Corporate governance and risk management
Innovation, startups and emerging industries
The evolving role of law firms and legal advisers in a changing global environment

Local knowledge. Global connections.

With 13 offices across Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, Wolf Theiss combines deep local market knowledge with international reach. Our teams regularly advise on complex cross-border matters involving multiple jurisdictions, industries and regulatory frameworks.

The IBA Annual Conference provides an important opportunity to exchange perspectives with clients and international law firms on developments affecting businesses across the CEE/SEE region and beyond.

Our central EU hub in Brussels further strengthens our ability to address cross-border matters and regulatory developments at the European level. Together, this integrated structure allows us to deliver seamless legal services across the region, ensuring coordinated advice in multiple jurisdictions.