international law conference
THEME:

SOVEREIGNTY 2.0 : LAW, TECHNOLOGY, AND POWER

The Faculty of Law, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) proposes to host her 2nd International Law Conference from Tuesday, 23rd June to Thursday, 25th June, 2026

Together, we can shape a future
Where:

law, technology, and justice coexist harmoniously

The 2nd International Law Conference 2025 is poised to be one of the most intellectually stimulating and globally engaging academic events in Nigeria's legal calendar

00Days
00Hours
00Minutes
00Seconds

LAW, TECHNOLOGY, AND POWER IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD

The 21st century has ushered in a technological revolution that challenges traditional notions of sovereignty, governance, and international law.
Artificial intelligence, data sovereignty, digital currencies, cyber warfare, and transnational corporate power now intersect with state authority in ways that reshape global order.

About the Conference

The Faculty of Law, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) proposes to host her 2nd International Law Conference From Tuesday, 23rd June to Thursday, 25th June, 2026, with the theme: SOVEREIGNTY 2.0: LAW, TECHNOLOGY, AND POWER IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD.
The 21st century has ushered in a technological revolution that challenges traditional notions of sovereignty, governance, and international law. Artificial intelligence, data sovereignty, digital currencies, cyber warfare, and transnational corporate power now intersect with state authority in ways that reshape global order.
This conference aims to bring together jurists, academics, policymakers, diplomats, and technology experts from across the world to critically engage with these developments and to propose actionable legal and policy responses that safeguard human dignity, state integrity, and the rule of law in the digital era.

OBJECTIVES
OF THE CONFERENCE

The major objectives of the conference include:

artificial intelligence
law conference

Organized by the Faculty of Law,
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI)

conference fees

category	early bid (ends 1st may)	regular
academics	₦25,000	₦30,000
under-graduate	₦10,000	₦15,000
lawyer	₦25,000	₦30,000
virtual attendance	₦20,000	₦25,000
int’l attendance	$50	$80
corporate institution and others	₦30,000	₦35,000

submission of abstract

deadline for abstract submission

1st may 2026

notification of acceptance

10th june 2026

full paper submission

30th may 2026

abstract length

250 - 300 words

language

english

submission format

ms word or PDF , times new roman, 12pt.

for submission of abstract and paper

aiconference @aefunaifacultyoflaw.com
08035895463

how to register

Click to Register

Phone Number

07034275817

08108243088

guest of honor

SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOR.

Rt Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru

Governor, Ebonyi State

Chief Host

Prof. Daniel C. Nwachukwu

Vice Chancellor, AE-FUNAI

Host

Prof Eseni Azu Udu

Dean, Faculty of Law, AE-FUNAI

Keynote speakers

Rt. Hon.

Ben Okezie Kalu

Ph.D, CON

Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN

Honòrable Minister for Science, Innovations and Technology

LEAD SPEAKERS

Hon. Justice

Helen Ogunwunmiji

Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria

H.E,

Ifeanyi Ossai

Deputy Governor, Enugu State

OFR

Osita Chidoka,

Former Minister, Aviation

Attorney General

Dr. Ben Uruchi Odoh

Commissioner for Justice, Ebonyi State

Hauwa Abubakar

Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice Borno State

Ikechukwu Uwanna, SAN

Attorney General/Commissioner for Justice, Abia State

Uju Agomoh

President, PRAWA

Prof.

Carl Adams

Professor of Information Systems & Vice Chancellor, Cosmopolitan University

ORGANIZERS

Dr. Kelechi Onyegbule

Head of Department PPL & Chairman, CPC

Emmanuel N. Nwambam

Esq. Secretary, CPC

At the end of the conference, it is expected that :

A Conference Communiqué will be issued outlining major findings and recommendations.
Selected Papers shall be peer-reviewed and published with the AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LAW AND CYBER GOVERNANCE.
New collaborative research networks will be formed among institutions and scholars.
The Faculty will enhance its visibility and academic reputation globally.

SOVEREIGNTY 2.0 : LAW, TECHNOLOGY, AND POWER

2nd International Law Conference from Tuesday, 23rd June to Thursday, 25th June, 2026

Call for Sponsors

Target Participants: The conference will attract:, but are not limited to, the following :

Justices of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal
Attorneys-General and Senior Government Officials
Members of the Nigerian Bar Association
Academics and Researchers from Nigerian and
foreign universities
Representatives of Tech Companies, Fintech Firms,
and Data Regulators
International Organizations (e.g., ECOWAS, UNDP,
AfDB)
Postgraduate students and emerging scholars
Diplomats and policy makers
Estimated attendance: 1000 participants (physical
and virtual)

Theme: SOVEREIGNTY 2.0: LAW, TECHNOLOGY, AND POWER IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD

We therefore invite corporate organizations, government agencies, and development partners to sponsor and collaborate with the Faculty of Law in hosting this landmark conference.

Abstracts: Maximum 250 words
Full papers: 6,000 – 8,000 words
Referencing: OSCOLA format
Selected papers will be considered for publication

Together, we can shape a future where law, technology, and justice coexist harmoniously in a rapidly changing world.

Contact Us

international law conference THEME:

SOVEREIGNTY 2.0 : LAW, TECHNOLOGY, AND POWER

Together, we can shape a future Where:

law, technology, and justice coexist harmoniously

LAW, TECHNOLOGY, AND POWER IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD

conference goals

vission

About the Conference

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE

To provide

To generate

To strengthen

To foster mentorship

To showcase

To strengthen

artificial intelligence law conference

conference fees

submission of abstract

deadline for abstract submission

notification of acceptance

full paper submission

abstract length

language

submission format

for submission of abstract and paper

how to register

guest of honor

Keynote speakers

LEAD SPEAKERS

ORGANIZERS

At the end of the conference, it is expected that :

SOVEREIGNTY 2.0 : LAW, TECHNOLOGY, AND POWER

Call for Sponsors

SOVEREIGNTY 2.0 : LAW, TECHNOLOGY, AND POWER

Quick Links

Others

Contact Info

international law conference
THEME:

Together, we can shape a future
Where:

OBJECTIVES
OF THE CONFERENCE

artificial intelligence
law conference