No, this conference is being organized by the European Society of International Law (ESIL) and scholars at Freie Universität who are themselves members of ESIL. The ESIL Annual Conference takes place in a different location every year. It is an annual event aimed at facilitating discussions and promoting research in the field of international law.

In accordance with Article 5.3 of Germany’s Basic Law, which protects the principle of academic freedom, researchers have the right to independently decide upon specific topics, formats, and guests when organizing academic events.