Webinar: Taxation, Racial Capitalism, and the International Rule of Law: From Colonial Slavery to Global Governance

On July 22, 2026, the European Society of International Law's Interest Group on European and International Rule of Law will host a websinar on “Taxation, Racial Capitalism, and the International Rule of Law: From Colonial Slavery to Global Governance.” This is the inaugural webinar in the interest group's new webinar series. Details are here.

Webinar: The Future of the United Nations Organisation, If Any (Reminder)

On June 24, 2026, a fourth webinar will be held in the ESIL Conversations series “Multilateralism in Times of Unilateralism.” The topic is: “The Future of the United Nations Organisation, If Any.” Details are here.

Webinar: Diversity and Teaching International Law

On June 17, 2026, the European Society of International Law will host a webinar on "Diversity and Teaching International Law." This event, part of the ESIL Teaching Corner Webinar Series, will address a wide range of perspectives on teaching and classroom practice, including cultural diversity, decolonisation, gender, the geographical diversity of international legal practice, student inclusivity, multilingualism, and the diverse backgrounds of educators. Details are here.

Conference: 21st Annual Conference of the European Society of International Law

On September 3-5, 2026, the European Society of International Law will hold its 21st Annual Conference in Málaga. The theme is: "International Law and Conflict: An Enduring Tension?" The program is here. Registration is here.

Call for Papers: 2027 ESIL Research Forum

A call for papers has been issued for the 2027 ESIL Research Forum, which will take place April 22–23, 2027, and hosted by the Faculty of Law, University of Maribor, Slovenia. The topic is: “The European Union, the Council of Europe, and Other Regional Organisations in a Changing World.” The Forum promotes engagement with research in progress by members of the Society in the early stages of their careers. The call is here. The deadline is September 30, 2026.

Webinar: Global Health Law and Governance Between Progress and Challenges

On May 5, 2026, a third webinar will be held in the ESIL Conversations series “Multilateralism in Times of Unilateralism.” The topic is: “Global Health Law and Governance Between Progress and Challenges.” Details are here.

Webinar: Toward a Treaty on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters

On April 22, 2026, a second webinar will be held in the ESIL Conversations series “Multilateralism in Times of Unilateralism.” The topic is: “Towards a Treaty on Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters.” Details are here.

ESIL IG Online Workshops in Connection with Research Forum 2026

In the context of the ESIL Research Forum 2026 in Kraków, ESIL Interest Groups are hosting online workshops in the days preceding the Forum:

• IG on International Economic Law - April 7 - Sustainability of Global Economic Governance
• IG on History of International Law - April 7 - What could be the future of a sustainable international law? Lessons from history
• IG on International Legal Theory and Philosophy - April 8 - Normalizing Sustainability. Theoretical Perspectives on Stability and Change in International Law
• IG on International Business and Human Rights - April 7 - Sustainability, Business & Human Rights: Evolutions from Soft to Hard Law
• IG on the Law of the Sea - April 8 - To be or not to be: The sustainability of international law of the sea and the international law of sustainable seas

Call for Papers: ESIL Interest Groups Workshops Preceding 2026 ESIL Conference (Updated)

In the context of the 2026 ESIL Annual Conference in Málaga, ESIL Interest Groups are inviting submissions for their pre-conference workshops. Here are the calls that are currently open:

• IG on Critical Approaches to International Law: Conflict and International Law: Beyond the Promise of Peace (deadline: 1 April 2026)
• IG on International Criminal Justice: Is the International Criminal Court in Conflict? (deadline: 7 April 2026)
• IG on International Economic Law: International Economic Law and Conflict (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on International Organisations: Conflict Unbound? Revisiting International Organizations and Contestation (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on Migration and Refugee Law: Asylum in Times of Conflict: Unsettling the Boundaries of Refugee Protection (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on International Law of Culture: The International Law of Culture at a Crossroads: Past Developments and Future Directions (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on Social Sciences and International Law: Contestation in international law (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on International Business and Human Rights: Business and Human Rights at the Fault Lines of Armed Conflicts (deadline: 12 April 2026)
• IG on the EU as a Global Actor: The EU as Global Peace Actor: Rhetoric or Reality? (deadline: 15 April 2026)
• IG on International Legal Theory and Philoosophy: A World without Rules? The Responsibility of International Law Scholars in Times of Fatigue (deadline: 15 April 2026)
• IG on Feminism and International Law: Gender and Conflict in International Law (deadline: 20 April 2026)
• IG on International Human Rights Law: The role of conflict in the making and shaping of International Human Rights Law (deadline: 20 April 2026)
• IG on International Health Law: Health Protection and Armed Conflicts in a Fragmented Legal Landscape: Emergencies, Security, and Governance (deadline: 24 April 2026)
• IG on Energy and International Law: From Interdependence to Weaponisation: Energy Security and International Law (deadline: 24 April 2026)
• IG on Peace and Security: Peace and Security beyond the UN Charter: Appraising Alternative Models of Global Security Governance and Law (deadline: 28 April 2026)

Webinar: Movies, TV Series and Teaching International Law

On March 30, 2026, the European Society of International Law will host a webinar on "Movies, TV Series and Teaching International Law." This event, part of the ESIL Teaching Corner Webinar Series, will discuss how films and TV series interact with international law and how they can be used in class for teaching purposes. Details are here.

Call for Papers: ESIL Interest Groups Workshops Preceding 2026 ESIL Conference (Updated)

In the context of the 2026 ESIL Annual Conference in Málaga, ESIL Interest Groups are inviting submissions for their pre-conference workshops. Here are the calls that are currently open:

• IG on International Courts and Tribunals: Conflicts before Courts: Revisiting ‘Uneven Judicialization in Global Order’ Fifteen Years On (deadline: 31 March 2026)
• IG on Critical Approaches to International Law: Conflict and International Law: Beyond the Promise of Peace (deadline: 1 April 2026)
• IG on International Criminal Justice: Is the International Criminal Court in Conflict? (deadline: 7 April 2026)
• IG on International Economic Law: International Economic Law and Conflict (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on International Organisations: Conflict Unbound? Revisiting International Organizations and Contestation (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on Migration and Refugee Law: Asylum in Times of Conflict: Unsettling the Boundaries of Refugee Protection (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on International Law of Culture: The International Law of Culture at a Crossroads: Past Developments and Future Directions (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on Social Sciences and International Law: Contestation in international law (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on the EU as a Global Actor: The EU as Global Peace Actor: Rhetoric or Reality? (deadline: 15 April 2026)
• IG on International Legal Theory and Philoosophy: A World without Rules? The Responsibility of International Law Scholars in Times of Fatigue (deadline: 15 April 2026)

Call for Papers: ESIL Interest Groups Workshops Preceding 2026 ESIL Conference

In the context of the 2026 ESIL Annual Conference in Málaga, ESIL Interest Groups are inviting submissions for their pre-conference workshops. Here are the calls that are currently open:

• IG on International Courts and Tribunals: Conflicts before Courts: Revisiting ‘Uneven Judicialization in Global Order’ Fifteen Years On (deadline: 31 March 2026)
• IG on International Economic Law: International Economic Law and Conflict (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on International Organisations: Conflict Unbound? Revisiting International Organizations and Contestation (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on Migration and Refugee Law: Asylum in Times of Conflict: Unsettling the Boundaries of Refugee Protection (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on International Law of Culture: The International Law of Culture at a Crossroads: Past Developments and Future Directions (deadline: 10 April 2026)
• IG on Social Sciences and International Law: Contestation in international law (deadline: 10 April 2026)

Conference: 2026 ESIL Research Forum

The European Society of International Law's 2026 Research Forum will take place April 9-10, in Kraków, hosted by Jagiellonian University. The theme is: "Sustainable International Law. Reconciling Stability and Change." Details are here.

Calls for Papers: ESIL Interest Groups Workshops Preceding ESIL Research Forum 2026

In the context of the ESIL Research Forum 2026 in Kraków, ESIL Interest Groups are inviting submissions for online workshops occurring in the days preceding the Forum. Here are the calls that are currently open:

• ESIL Interest Group on International Legal Theory and Philosophy – Call for Online Workshop “Normalizing Sustainability. Theoretical Perspectives on Stability and Change in International Law” (Deadline: 2 February 2026)
• ESIL Interest Group on International Business and Human Rights – Call for Online Workshop “Sustainability, Business & Human Rights: Evolutions from Soft to Hard Law” (Deadline: 9 February 2026)
• ESIL Interest Group on the Law of the Sea – Call for Online Workshop “To be or not to be: The sustainability of international law of the sea and the international law of sustainable seas” (Deadline: 15 February 2026)

Calls for Papers: ESIL Interest Groups Workshops Preceding ESIL Research Forum 2026

In the context of the ESIL Research Forum 2026 in Kraków, ESIL Interest Groups are inviting submissions for online workshops occurring in the days preceding the Forum. Here are the calls:

• ESIL Interest Group on International Economic Law – Call for Online Workshop “Sustainability of Global Economic Governance” (Deadline: 15 January 2026)
• ESIL Interest Group on History of International Law – Call for Online Workshop “What could be the future of a sustainable international law? Lessons from history” (Deadline: 15 January 2026)
• ESIL Interest Group on International Legal Theory and Philosophy – Call for Online Workshop “Normalizing Sustainability. Theoretical Perspectives on Stability and Change in International Law” (Deadline: 2 February 2026)

Call for Papers: 21th Annual Conference of the European Society of International Law

The European Society of International Law has issued a call for papers for its 21th Annual Conference, which will take place September 3-5, 2026, at the Universidad de Málaga. The theme is: "International Law and Conflict: An Enduring Tension?" The call is here. The deadline is January 31, 2026.

Webinar: Mooting International Law

On November 21, 2025, the European Society of International Law will host a webinar on "Mooting International Law." This event, part of the ESIL Teaching Corner Webinar Series, will gather coaches, organisers, and participants in international moot court competitions to discuss the pedagogical value, strengths, and challenges of this method of teaching international law. Details are here.

Webinar: Teaching International Law through Theater Performances

On October 7, 2025, the European Society of International Law will host a webinar on "Teaching International Law through Theater Performances." This event, part of the ESIL Teaching Corner Webinar Series, will discuss theatrical portrayals of international law, involving academics, screenwriters, and students/actors, who have been involved in some recent performances (Qui a tué Patrice Lumumba?; The Ongwen Trial; This Is Not a Trial). Details are here.

Call for Papers: 2026 ESIL Research Forum

A call for papers has been issued for the 2026 ESIL Research Forum, which will take place April 9–10, 2026, and hosted by Jagiellonian University in Kraków. The topic is: “Sustainable International Law. Reconciling Stability and Change.” The Forum promotes engagement with research in progress by members of the Society in the early stages of their careers. The call is here. The deadline is September 30, 2025.

Conference: 20th Annual Conference of the European Society of International Law

On September 11-13, 2025, the European Society of International Law will hold its 20th Annual Conference in Berlin. The theme is: "Reconstructing International Law." The program is here. Registration is here.