Registration for the EYBA Annual Spring Conference is open
On March 7-10, 2024, the Annual Spring Conference of the European Young Bar Association (EYBA) will be held in Istanbul (Turkey). Registration for the event is open until the end of January.
The main theme of the conference is «Innovative Frontiers in Law: Navigating the Intersection of Technology and Globalization». It is an opportunity for young lawyers and attorneys from all over the world to network professionally, discuss current legal issues and collectively address common challenges.
The event will also include the EYBA General Meeting, which will be held on March 9 at the conference hall of the Istanbul Bar Association. In the afternoon, the conference participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a sightseeing tour of the Bosphorus and take part in a gala dinner at Çırağan Palace.
EYBA members, including members of the UNBA NextGen Youth Committee, have special conditions for early booking. They can be found here.
Registration for the event is available here.
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