Conference

16 February 2025

The 5th German Conference for Young Researchers in Private International Law took place on February 14-15, 2025, at Heidelberg University, bringing together legal scholars and practitioners to explore how digitalization is reshaping private international law, bringing local connections into boundless spaces.

One of the discussions at the event featured a lecture titled “Challenges to Arbitrators and Arbitral Awards for the Use of Artificial Intelligence”, delivered by Maciej Durbas, partner at KKG Legal, and Piotr Wi­linski.

The conference covered a range of key topics, including:

• European conflict of laws rules on personal data.
• Legal conflicts and unlawful content under the Digital Services Act (DSA).
• The digital euro in private international law.
• The pioneering role of arbitration in innovative procedural tools.

This conference provided a valuable platform for exchanging knowledge and insights on the latest challenges in private international law, particularly in the era of rapid digital transformation.