Geneva Internet L@w Research Colloquium
In cooperation with
The Research Colloquium
The Geneva Internet L@w Research Colloquium, organized by the School of Law of the University of Geneva in collaboration with the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, the CRIDES Center for Economic Law and Society at the Catholic University of Louvain (UCL), Renmin University of China, the Geneva Internet Platform and the Institute for Technology and Society of Rio, provides researchers working in Internet law the opportunity to:
- present their work-in-progress to a panel of experienced Internet law experts,
- engage with one another in an informal setting,
- have in-depth discussions and exchanges, and
- receive helpful feedback and advice.
- It also affords selected participants the opportunity to gain speaker experience in that they will be able to present their work to the students attending the Geneva Internet L@w Summer School.
Additionally, it is a great opportunity to build a global network of colleagues and friends and to interact with present and future Internet law and policy experts.
The colloquium will be held in the framework of the 6th edition of the Geneva Internet L@w Summer School. The summer school offers a unique opportunity to learn about and discuss cutting-edge Internet law and policy issues in today’s society with academics, practitioners, representatives of global policy makers, international organizations and leading institutions.
Topic of the colloquium may include:
- emerging technologies (artificial intelligence, IoT, autonomous vehicles, blockchain, FinTech, etc.) ;
- cybersecurity ;
- digital privacy and online surveillance ;
- free speech ;
- consumer protection ;
- social media ;
- cloud computing ;
- internet infrastructure.
For Whom
Applicants should be researchers with an established direction of research relevant to Internet law, whose research would benefit from feedback provided by senior colleagues and peers. The colloquium committee will select a limited number of participants who will be allocated time during the colloquium to provide a short presentation of their work, to be followed by a group discussion.
Where
At the Foundation Hardt in Geneva.
Important Dates
- April 15, 2019: Submissions due
- May 5, 2019: Notification of acceptance
- June 21, 2019: Geneva Internet L@w Research Colloquium
Fees
Participation in the colloquium is free of charge for the selected researchers.
NB: Researchers are responsible for their own costs such as travel, accommodation and meals.
Jianing SANG
" First, I would like to express my heart-felt thanks to the University of Geneva, for allowing those who have interests into further study regarding Internet law to discuss hot issues and new challenges we are facing in the law area due to the involvement of Internet. Besides, it was also a great honour for me to have the presentation, sharing my recent research concerning online consumer protection with experts and students from Geneva Internet L@w Summer School, I did receive insightful and actionable advices which could therefore support me for my further study in this area. Finally, many thanks to the Hardt Fondation, I did enjoy myself during the colloquium for its natural and peaceful circumstances. Highly recommended for those who have interests in this specific area and are ready to give creative ideas thereof, it would be a non-forgettable experience of your academic life! "
Mohamed Rashid AL BALUSHI
" Delighted to have been given the opportunity to present and discuss my paper with highly skilled experts, commentators, and students. The coffee discussions and challenging questions that followed were both thought-provoking and valuable, which certainly reflected the interest and willingness of the participants to learn more about the multiple topics and matters raised. Finally, the Foundation Hardt's Estate offered a wonderful setting that is inspirational in its own sense. "
Gadi PERL
" I am happy for the opportunity have participated in the Internet L@w Research Colloquium. Having so many like-minded scholars, interested researchers in the intersection of law and technology – is a rare occasion. The organization behind the scenes was perfect. I sat riveted during presentations on novel and interesting topics. The experience of presenting my own research, hearing feedback both from established professors and new and upcoming scholars, enriched my paper and helped make it better. "
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