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AIJA is glad to welcome you from 13 to 16 November 2024 to the lovely city of Luxembourg, a modern, affluent European destination packed with culture, history, commerce and research, which sits at the heart of western Europe between France, Germany and Belgium. As a founding member and major legal and financial centre of the EU, the Grand Duchy despite its small size plays a key role in European integration and stands tall as a leading jurisdiction for Investment Funds, Corporate Structuring, International Tax Planning, Space Law, IP matters, and EU legislations implementation. With this in mind, the spotlight is on Luxembourg’s 2024 Half Year November Conference (HYC), where we delve into “Empowering Global Success: Unleashing the Potential of International Structures in a Heavily Regulated World.”
This conference will investigate how globalisation entices economic players and legal counsel to explore innovative solutions from foreign jurisdictions, like Luxembourg, capable of accommodating novel needs, as well as the surge of national, regional, and international regulations that reshape the private market and business models. In particular, this conference aims to investigate the impact of these burgeoning regulatory trends on the primary cross-border legal tools available to legal practitioners and businesses. The event ultimately aims to raise awareness among the AIJA community and ignite cooperation among legal professionals hailing from diverse jurisdictions, background and areas of expertise.
The HYC promises a dynamic and enriching platform for legal professionals. Here, attendees engage with cutting-edge legal content, explore the vast realm of opportunities in global corporate structuring, and confront the challenges posed by the surging tide of national regulations. This collaborative endeavour among international experts and practitioners seeks to equip participants with the knowledge and skills imperative for seizing opportunities and navigating the intricate regulatory landscape in an ever-changing global business milieu.
The Organising Committee will happily show you around lovely Luxembourg with its beautiful Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage site), modernity of its business centre, free transportation, vineyards and exciting hiking trails. You will also experience Luxembourg cuisine in the homes of local lawyers during the home hospitality dinners and get to go to very unique venues.
WELCOME RECEPTION @ ECCL (European Convention Center Luxembourg) – Wednesday 13 November (18:00-20:00)
In the city called the “Gibraltar of the North”, we will kick-off the first evening of the Conference at the European Convention Center Luxembourg (ECCL). Located in the European quarter (right next to the European Parliament and Court of Justice), the center will welcome AIJA delegates for this Half-Year November Conference. After collecting your badge at the registration desk, join us for this first networking occasion and enjoy the food and drinks.
CONFERENCE DINNER & AFTERPARTY @ Cercle Cité Thursday 14 November (19:30-02:00)
Have a wonderful conference dinner in the cultural center Cercle Cité – a historical place with more than two centuries of existence. Experience the unique atmosphere of the venue in which famous people came such as former Queen Elizabeth II or French president François Mitterrand. Enjoy your tasty meal and party in this architectural jewel.
HOME HOSPITALITY DINNER @ Local Lawyers’ homes – Friday 15 November (19:30-23:00)
Do you want to experience more of the Western European culture? Then you are in for a treat! One of the most anticipated evenings with a personal-local touch is the ‘Home Hospitality Dinner’, where local lawyers/participants open their homes to welcome AIJA members from around the world with local traditions, food and drinks. Gain insights into the lifestyle and hospitality of your Luxembourgish peers in a friendly atmosphere experience.
NOTE: Participants will individually receive the name of the host and their address via email. If you are unable to attend, please let the organisers know as soon as possible! Please remember to bring a small gift for the host, in the form of a souvenir from your country. Don’t forget that many of the hosts are not AIJA members and have never attended AIJA events before.
POST HOME HOSPITALITY AFTERPARTY @ Melusina– Friday 15 November (23:00-03:00)
After enjoying the wonderful home hospitality dinners, all delegates and hosts are pleased to join us for this afterparty in this nightclub located in Grund, the most popular nightlife quarter in the city. It will be the perfect chance to have fun and to chat with the AIJA community while enjoying the view of the river Alzette.
GALA DINNER and AFTERPARTY @ - Malt Innovative Factory (19:00-02:00)
A one-of-a-kind evening awaits all delegates for our closing Gala Dinner to be hosted at Malt Innovative Factory, a former beer bottling factory transformed into a unique venue for hosting events. This place combines industrial inspirations with a modern architectural spirit. Enjoy this wonderful dinner and afterparty in an exclusive scenography. Participants will also have the chance to visit an exhibition at Luca upstairs during the welcome drinks.
By registering you have to accept the general terms and conditions and accept that your registration is considered binding immediately, but participation to the event is possible only after full payment of the registration fee.
Please note that any arrangements related to the participation of the participant in an AIJA event, including but not limited to booking or cancellation of accommodation or flights, as well as respecting the cancellation deadlines indicated in the general terms and conditions, are the sole responsibility of the participant. AIJA shall not be held liable for any expenses the participant may suffer as the result of participant’s failure to comply with his/her obligations.
It is recommended for each participant to purchase a cancellation and travel insurance.
Please note that in-house counsel registrations are subject to review and confirmation by AIJA. AIJA considers in-house counsel professionals who hold a university degree in law allowing access to a bar association and practicing law as an in-house counsel in private, public, or non-profit companies, institutions or organisations. Please note that in-house counsel who are at the same time active as fee-earning lawyers or consultants are not eligible to the discounted in-house counsel fee.
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If you are a lawyer under 35 years old and meet the requirements, apply to our Scholarship Programme for this event. You can check more details here.
AIJA has partnered with HotelMap, an online accommodation platform that offers a variety of budget-friendly options. By clicking on the button below, you will be able to choose from a wide range of alternative hotels near the event venue. With just a few clicks, you can easily book your accommodation directly on the platform.
CONFERENCE VENUES
ECCL (European Convention Center Luxembourg)
Located in the Kirchberg business district, the European Convention Center Luxembourg (ECCL) will host the Luxembourg HYC from Wednesday 13 to Friday 15 November.
ECCL is part of the Convention Park Luxembourg: a unique complex that gathers every service and infrastructure necessary for the organisation of this Half-Year Conference. The four different hotels (Mama Shelter, Novotel Suites, Novotel Kirchberg and Sofitel), a total of eleven restaurants and bars, a shopping center as well as two major cultural centers (the Philarmonie and the Museum of Modern Art) are all located within a five-minute walk from the ECCL.
This place is also used to host the Councils of Ministers of the European Union three times a year. Thus, as a participant, you will benefit from the technologies, comfort and equipment that are available to the ministers too. You will also enjoy modern and equipped spaces with a hemicycle of 646 seats. Many of the spaces have natural light, high ceilings and wonderful views.
AIJA is pleased to partner with the European Convention Center Luxembourg (ECCL) on the occasion of this Half-Year Conference and supports all sustainability efforts and initiatives put in place by the center. Indeed, the ECCL is easily accessible for participants with reduced mobility and is EureWelcome certified. Learn more with a brief fact sheet HERE.
LOCATION:
4 Pl. de l'Europe, 1499 Neudorf-Weimershof Luxembourg
Tel : +352 43 02 57 751
Email : contact@eccl.lu
HOW TO ACCESS THE CONFERENCE CENTER:
Five-minute walk from the four hotels (Sofitel, Novotel Suites, Novotel Kirchberg and Mama Shelter).
30-minute walk/6 minutes by car/20 minutes by public transport from the city center.
14 minutes by car/30 minutes by public transport from Luxembourg Airport.
TRANSPORT IN LUXEMBOURG CITY:
For the public transport map in Luxembourg city, please click HERE.
Please note that the public transports in Luxembourg are free to use.
Novotel Luxembourg Kirchberg
On Saturday 16 November morning, the Conference will take place inside the Novotel Luxembourg Kirchberg located in the Kirchberg district which is very well served by public transportation. Enjoy the Crash Course and the Executive Committee Meeting in this beautiful and cozy space. A morning coffee break will also be offered to participants.
Louis & Félix room will welcome the participants to attend the meetings. This meeting room has patio doors and access to a sunny terrasse and to the beautiful gardens of the hotel. It is designated as the most beautiful meeting room by Novotel customers.
LOCATION:
Quartier Européen Nord, 6 Rue du Fort Niedergruenewald, 2226 Luxembourg
Tel : +352429848812
Email: H1930@accor.com
HOW TO ACCESS THE HOTEL:
Five-minute walk from the other hotels (Sofitel, Mama Shelter and Novotel Suites)
30-minute walk/6 minutes by car/20 minutes by public transportation from the city center
14 minutes by car/30 minutes by public transport from Luxembourg Airport.
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