71st Congress

The 71st UIA Congress will take place in Brussels (Belgium) from 27 to 31 October 2027.

Please find here below the preliminary schedule:

Wednesday, 27 October 
● General Assembly
● Regional forums
● Opening Ceremony

Thursday, 28 October 
● Main theme 1: Rethinking Growth in a Fragmented World

● Collective Members’ Forum
● Working sessions of the commissions
● International Bar Leaders’ Senate 
● Informal reception

Friday, 29 October
● Main theme 2: Freedom of Expression under Threat

●Working sessions of the commissions
● Gala dinner

Saturday, 30 October
● Working sessions of the commissions
● Closing ceremony

Sunday, 31 October
● General excursion 

The Congress will be held at the Brussels Convention Centre SQUARE.