Next 2026 IAJ annual meeting, Lisbon (Portugal): general information

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The next 2026 IAJ annual meeting will take place in Lisbon (Portugal), from 15 to 21 of October 2026. Hereinafter an overview of the programme. 

More information will follow soon.

  • The meeting will start on Thursday, October 15, in Lisbon, with the arrival of delegates.
  • No transfer is planned from the airport to the Hotels. This is due to the easy access, low cost, and short travel time – compared with the high expense of organizing buses. The most reasonable and efficient option is for each participant to arrange their own transport to and from the airport.
  • Friday, October 16:
    • h9.00 – h15.00: Regional Group meetings;
    • h17.00 – h19.00: opening ceremony and reception;
    • h19.00: welcome dinner.
  • Saturday, October 17:
    • h9.00 – h12.00: 1st meeting of the Central Council;
    • h13.00 – h16.00: meeting of the Study Commissions;
    • Free afternoon/night.
  • Sunday, October 18:
    • h9.30 – h12.30: International Conference on “The Importance of National and International Associations for the Preservation of the Rule of Law and Human Rights”;
    • h14.00 – h17.00: 2nd meeting of the Central Council;
    • By h17.00: free time;
    • h21.00: party night.
  • Monday, October 19:
    • h9.00 – h13.00: 3rd meeting of the Central Council;
    • Afternoon: Free time.
  • Tuesday, October 20:
    • free morning;
    • h13.00 – h17.00: Excursion/social program – Visit to the City of Sintra – UNESCO World Heritage site;
    • h18.00 – h21.00: farewell dinner.
  • Wednesday, October 21: departure of delegates.

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