Présentation
The Geneva Digital Law Research Colloquium (www.digitallawcolloquium-geneva.ch), organized online 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 and the Institute for Technology and Society of Rio, provides researchers working in Digital law the opportunity to:
- present their work-in-progress to a panel of experienced Digital law experts,
- have in-depth discussions and exchanges, and
- receive helpful feedback and advice.
- It also affords selected participants the opportunity to present their work to the students attending the Geneva Digital Law Summer School.
The colloquium will be held in the framework of the 7th edition of the Geneva Digital Law Summer School. The summer school offers a unique opportunity to learn about and discuss cutting-edge Digital law and policy issues in today’s society with academics, practitioners, representatives of global policy makers and of international organizations.
Topics that can be presented at the colloquium 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.
Personnes
Jacques de Werra
Directeur du Centre de Droit du Numérique
Professeur à la Faculté de droit
Admissions et inscriptions
For Whom
Applicants should be researchers with an established direction of research relevant to Digital 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.
How to apply
Applicants should submit the following documents by email to digitallawcolloquium
unige [point] ch with the following subject line "Geneva Digital Law Research Colloquium Submission". All items below should be collated into one single PDF file named YOURNAME_Colloquium2020.pdf (substitute your full name where it reads YOURNAME):
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A one-page overview of your research work that briefly describes (a) your research topic and question(s), (b) the status of your research, and (c) the expected policy contribution of your research project.
The overview should also include (1) a paragraph that describes what you hope to gain from attending the colloquium, (2) an abstract of max. 300 words, and (3) specific key questions/topics that you would like to discuss during the colloquium. -
An up-to-date CV. Please include the mention of any prior speaking engagements or any relevant teaching experience.
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One publication that you feel best illustrates your research (optional).
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A (brief) email from your research supervisor sent to digitallawcolloquium
unige [point] ch briefly stating why he or she supports your application to the colloquium. The email should mention your name and "Geneva Digital Law Research Colloquium" in the subject line.
N.B. If applicants want to participate in the Digital Law Summer School, they should apply to both the Digital Law Summer School and to the research colloquium and indicate this in their applications. Please note that the participation to the Digital Law Summer School is not free of charge (subject to a fee waiver).
Important Dates
- April 30, 2021: Deadline for applications
- May 14, 2021: Notification of acceptance to selected presenters
- June 25, 2021: Geneva Digital Law Research Colloquium
Contact & renseignements
For more information, please contact us at : digitallawcolloquiumunige [point] ch
Editions précédentes
Internet Law Research Colloquium 2019
Program Internet Law Research Colloquium 2019
For more information, please visit our website : www.digitallawcolloquium-geneva.ch
Internet Law Research Colloquium 2018
Program Internet Law Research Colloquium 2018
For more information, please visit our website : www.digitallawcolloquium-geneva.ch
Internet Law Research Colloquium 2017
Program Internet Law Research Colloquium 2017
For more information, please visit our website : www.digitallawcolloquium-geneva.ch
Internet Law Research Colloquium 2016
Program
Program Internet Law Research Colloquium 2016
For more information, please visit our website : www.digitallawcolloquium-geneva.ch
Faculty
- Prof. Chris Bavitz, Managing Director of the Cyberlaw Clinic, Clinical Professor at Harvard Law School, Director at the Berkman Center for Internet & Society
- Prof. Christian Bovet, Law School, University of Geneva
- Prof. Sergio Branco, Director of ITSRio
- Prof. Jacques de Werra, Law School, University of Geneva
- Prof. Urs Gasser, Executive Director of the Berkman Center for Internet & Society, Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School
- Malavika Jayaram, Executive Director of the Digital Asia Hub
- Dr. Jovan Kurbalija, Founding director of DiploFoundation and Head of the Geneva Internet Platform
- Prof. Alain Strowel, Professor at Catholic University of Louvain, CRIDES Center for Economic Law and Society, and at University Saint-Louis, Brussels
Testimonials
Jill Bronfman, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
"The University of Geneva’s Summer Research Colloquium was an important step in the academic cycle of our paper, “Saving Face: The Screen of Chinese Privacy Law Unfolds.” We received valuable feedback from commentators on our initial draft and will be able to present a polished paper to the Asian Privacy Scholars’ Network in Auckland, New Zealand in December 2016. In addition, the summer in Geneva is filled with opportunities to swim in the lake, visit unique museums, and stroll the cobblestones of the old town with colleagues old and new."
Gianluigi Fioriglio, Sapienza, Università di Roma
"The research colloquium is a very challenging and worthy experience. It gave me the possibility to discuss my research topic both with highly skilled commentators and experts. I am very happy and honoured to have taken part into it. "
Presentation of Gianluigi Fiorglio
Témoignages
DLRC 2016
Jill Bronfman, University of California, Hastings College of the Law
"The University of Geneva’s Summer Research Colloquium was an important step in the academic cycle of our paper, “Saving Face: The Screen of Chinese Privacy Law Unfolds.” We received valuable feedback from commentators on our initial draft and will be able to present a polished paper to the Asian Privacy Scholars’ Network in Auckland, New Zealand in December 2016. In addition, the summer in Geneva is filled with opportunities to swim in the lake, visit unique museums, and stroll the cobblestones of the old town with colleagues old and new."
Gianluigi Fioriglio, Sapienza, Università di Roma
"The research colloquium is a very challenging and worthy experience. It gave me the possibility to discuss my research topic both with highly skilled commentators and experts. I am very happy and honoured to have taken part into it. "
