Christchurch Conference on International and Transnational Legal Frameworks 2026 (CCITLF)

Dispute Resolution and Private Law in an Interconnected World

Join leading global practitioners and scholars across a wide range of international and transnational legal fields for an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the institutions shaping international law.

This conference brings together the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH), along with distinguished guest the CISG Advisory Council, and a  selection of leading thinkers and practitioners from around the world in a wide range of international and transnational legal domains.

Key Topics

• International arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.

• International trade and b2b transnational law.

• International agricultural trade.

• Cross-border family law and investor state disputes.

• Challenges of digitisation and certain emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and distributed ledger technologies, pose in international law.

The conference will highlight the importance of international cooperation for business success, promote best practices in agricultural contracts, and explore robust legal frameworks for small and medium-sized enterprises, all through an Oceanic lens.

“Lawyers interested in family law, agri-law, cross-border trade, modern slavery and dispute resolution should attend, as well as policymakers, arbitrators, mediators, dispute resolution specialists and business owners. CCITLF is an opportunity to build knowledge, capacity, and collaboration across Oceania at a time when it is most needed.” – Dr Petra Butler, conference convenor.

Event Details

Dates: 12–13 March 2026
Time: 9am-5pm
Location: Rydges Latimer Christchurch

CCITLF 2026 Registration Pricing

AMINZ Member:
Early Bird: $1,200
Standard: $1,500

General/Non-AMINZ Member:
Early Bird: $1,300
Standard: $1,625

Junior Professional (up to 7 years PQE):
Early Bird: $795
Standard: $945

Academic:
Early Bird: $550
Standard: $750

Student: (does not include Dinner)
Early Bird: $200
Standard: $425

One Day In-person: $795

Virtual Attendance:
Two days: $1,190
One day: $595

Early bird available until Sunday 1 March 2026. Pricing inclusive of GST.

Proudly brought to you by Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, in association with AMINZ, and with the generous support of Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Australia and the Pacific, Tourism New Zealand, and the New Zealand Law Foundation.