IAFL Events

Due to constraints on capacity and likely demand, firms from London and Paris can initially register only one lawyer. If you would like a second lawyer from your firm to attend, please email Ele Dexter ele.dexter@iafl.com

Details

Registration is open for the IAFL Introduction to European Family Law Conference. This one and half day conference will be held at University of Tirana in Tirana, Albania on Thursday 15 and Friday 16 October. The conference will be organised in collaboration with University of Tirana. 

It is not intended for IAFL Fellows, but rather for family lawyers up to ten years qualified who practice in European Chapter jurisdictions and who are considering applying for fellowship and want more of a feel for the IAFL. It will be informative and enjoyable and will provide excellent networking opportunities for delegates. 

Registration Fees

This event is not for current Fellows of the Academy. The target audience is potential Fellows.

Full Registration fee: US$340
Tiered/Reduced Registration fee: US$227 for lawyers from jurisdictions that qualify for IAFL Tiered Dues*

*Tiered Dues/ Registration Fees: The IAFL is committed to expanding its reach in jurisdictions that are currently under and un-represented within its Fellowship and to making meetings more accessible to all. With these aims in mind, the IAFL is pleased to offer reduced registration fees to attendees (Fellows and Lawyer Guests) from jurisdictions that qualify for IAFL Tiered Dues. Click here to view the list of qualifying countries. 

Fees include:

•    Attendance at the Education Program
•    Light Lunch on Thursday 15 October and Friday 16 October
•    Refreshment Breaks on Thursday 15 & Friday 16 October
•    Drinks Reception and Dinner on Thursday 15 October at Vila Ferdinand, Rrugra Donika   Kastrioti, Tirana 1000 (telephone: +355 69 212 1212)

Registration Cancellation

Registration cancellations received in writing to iafl@judylaneics.com will be accepted until 10 September 2026 and fees refunded, less a USD 100.00 administrative fee per person. This includes social events, but only if the Academy is not responsible for any charges or fees due to the cancellation.

Registration fees for cancellations received after 10 September 2026 will not be refunded. If the IAFL can re-sell any cancelled social function tickets to another delegate, these fees may be refunded but only after the conference has taken place. Please email iafl@judylaneics.com. No refunds will be made for non- attendance at the conference.
 
Note that registrations are unique to the individual named on the registration form and are not interchangeable or transferable either in part or whole to another person.

If, in the unlikely event, the conference is cancelled, any travel and accommodation costs will not be refunded.

Education Program

•    Thursday 15 October 10:00-17:00hrs
•    Friday 16 October 9:00-12:30hrs

Full list of speakers and panels to follow shortly. 

The conference will provide an overview of a variety of ‘hot’ topics of European Family Law. 

•   1996 & 1980 Hague Convention and Movement of Children
•   Different Matrimonial Property Regime (to include Nuptial Agreements)
•   Comparative Law and ECJ Developments
•   Alternative Dispute Resolution and Methods 
•   Presentation by the winner of the IAFL European Young Lawyers' Award 2026

Click here for the further details. 

Social Events

- Drinks Reception on Thursday 15 October from 18:45-19:45hrs at Vila Ferdinand, Donika Kastrioti Street, Tirana 1000, Albania (included in registration fee); Google Map
- Conference Dinner on Thursday 15 October from 20:00hrs at Vila Ferdinand (included in registration fee).

Hotel Suggestions

You will need to book your own accommodation. The following four hotels are all within walking distance of University of Tirana (add distances)

•    Hotel Rogner – +35542235035 info.tirana@rogner.com
•    Mak Albania -  +35542274707 reservations.tirana@makalbania.com
•    Arte Boutique - +355684099222 info@arthotel.al
•    Metro Hotel Tirana -  +355684093200 reservation@metrohoteltirana.al

Dress Code: Business Casual

Sponsorship 
For details on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ele Dexter ele.dexter@iafl.com 

Visa Requirements
It is the responsibility of each attendee to check visa requirements for entry into Albania and to organize a visa if required.  Information can be found on the Ministry for Foreign Affairs website. Please allow sufficient time for the relevant application process.  The organizers will not accept liability for non-approval of visas and any request for a refund of registration fees paid will be considered under the meeting cancellation terms and conditions.