ICLR Conferences – ICLR – International Conference of Legal Regulators

The International Conference of Legal Regulators brings together legal regulators from around the world to share insights, compare approaches, and collaborate on strengthening legal services regulation. The annual ICLR conference supports our mission to provide a global forum where regulators can exchange knowledge, explore best practices, and address shared challenges.

About the annual conference

ICLR hosts an annual international conference, with each event held in a different global location. The 2025 conference took place in Hong Kong from 20 to 22 October and included a structured programme of academic sessions, cultural activities, and professional networking.

ICLR also maintains an archive of our previous conferences including in depth reports from the 2024 conference and 2025 conference, outlining the plenary sessions, breakout discussions, and key regulatory themes that were explored during each event.

Who should attend

ICLR conferences are designed for professionals who contribute to or work within the field of legal services regulation.

Legal regulators

The conference is primarily intended for members of legal regulatory bodies responsible for oversight of lawyers, paralegals, notaries, and other legal service providers.

Policy makers and government officials

Public sector professionals involved in justice, governance, or regulatory policy often attend to benefit from comparative insights across jurisdictions.

Academics and researchers

ICLR maintains a broad research base, with material on legal services markets, ethics, technology, artificial intelligence, and regulatory developments. For this reason, academics and researchers in these areas find the conference highly relevant.

Legal sector organisations and stakeholders

Organisations and individuals interested in legal services regulation and international practice developments will also benefit from attending.

What to expect at the conference

ICLR conferences provide a structured programme aimed at supporting learning, discussion, and professional connection.

Plenary sessions and breakout discussions

Attendees can explore regulatory themes through a mixture of plenary discussions and focused breakout sessions, as demonstrated in the detailed coverage of the 2024 event.

Host city programming

Each host city contributes unique cultural and networking elements. For example, the 2025 conference in Hong Kong includes an outdoor excursion and a welcome reception.

Global networking

Participants can connect with regulators and professionals from many jurisdictions, enabling a wide exchange of ideas and approaches.

Research and shared learning

The conference is supported by ICLR’s extensive research output, covering legal market developments, regulatory trends, ethics, professional standards, and emerging technologies.

Information on the 2026 conference

Details about the date and location of the 2026 ICLR conference will be published soon. This page will be updated as soon as official information becomes available.

Why attend

The annual ICLR conference provides a unique opportunity to:

learn about innovative regulatory practices from around the world
engage with current and emerging issues in legal services regulation
develop shared approaches to regulatory challenges
build international professional connections
gain insight into cross border trends affecting legal services

These events play an essential role in supporting ICLR’s commitment to high regulatory standards and global cooperation.