Prague-matic Convergence: From Property and Transport to People and Work
Prague, Czech Republic
22 October 2026 - 24 October 2026
Real Estate and Transport Track
Thursday 22 October 2026 | |
| 17:45 | Registrations open |
| 18:00 | Welcome reception and dinner |
| 18:00 | Welcome reception and dinner |
Friday 23 October 2026 | |
| 08:30 | Registrations open |
| 09:00 » 09:30 | Opening speech by AIJA President |
| 09:30 » 10:30 | Session 1 - Connecting Commerce: Legal Frameworks for Logistics Hubs and Transport Infrastructure This panel will address the current legal, regulatory, and practical challenges involved in redeveloping sites into modern logistics hubs. As e-commerce and evolving supply chain models reshape demand, the intersection of real estate and transport law is increasingly influenced by urban planning changes, sustainability initiatives, infrastructure modernization, and enhanced transport connectivity. The discussion will cover transport-related regulatory hurdles such as permitting for freight corridors, integration with public and private transport networks, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Panelists will also explore best practices for managing traffic flows, multimodal transport solutions, and the legal implications of connecting logistics hubs to urban and regional transport infrastructure. The session will reflect the latest developments in urban planning, logistics, and transport law, offering practical strategies for the efficient and sustainable transformation. |
| 10:30 » 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 » 12:00 | Session 2 - Risk, Liability, and Insurance Across the Supply Chain and Built Environment This panel will explore how to manage cross-sectoral risks at the intersection of real estate and transport law, focusing on risk allocation in logistics facilities and transport corridors—including delays, damage, and regulatory risks (building and environmental regulation). The discussion will highlight innovative insurance solutions that bridge property and transport coverage, such as combined cargo and facility insurance, and examine contractual chain responsibility, including supply chain due diligence obligations and environmental liability. Special attention will be given to the role of lease agreements in allocating risk and liability between parties in logistics and transport operations, addressing issues such as maintenance, indemnities, and compliance with regulatory requirements, incl. freezing assets, seizing equipment, shutting down sites. The panel will also address dispute resolution to provide practical strategies for lawyers navigating risk and liability across the supply chain and built environment. |
| 12:00 » 13:00 | Session 3 - Zero-emission logistic hub: real estate and transport dream or nightmare This panel will critically examine whether the vision of a zero-emission logistic hub is a realistic and achievable goal or an overly ambitious challenge for the real estate and transport sectors. The discussion will focus on the legal, regulatory, and practical hurdles as well as the opportunities that come with developing and operating such hubs. Key topics will include the evolving EU and national legal frameworks, such as the Green Deal and Fit for 55, and the challenges of permitting, compliance, and enforcement. On the operational side, the panel will explore the electrification of fleets, the use of hydrogen and alternative fuels, and the legal and technical barriers to their adoption. |
| 13:00 » 14:15 | Lunch Break |
| 14:15 » 15:15 | Session 5 - Urban Logistics and the Mobility Transition Urban logistics is undergoing a ‘last-mile’ revolution, driven by innovations such as micro-hubs, cargo bikes, drones, and shared mobility systems, which are transforming delivery efficiency and sustainability in cities. This evolution raises complex legal questions around permitting, zoning, environmental and emission regulations, and the integration of new technologies into existing legal frameworks. The interface between real estate and logistics is increasingly important, as logistics elements are incorporated into mixed-use developments and urban cores, requiring new contractual relationships and regulatory approaches. |
| 15:15 » 15:45 | Coffee break |
| 15:45 » 17:00 | Session 5 - AI and Project Development for Transport and Real Estate Lawyers This panel, jointly prepared by lawyers and AI / tech specialists will explore practical strategies for leveraging artificial intelligence in project development within real estate and transport law. Participants will gain insights into how AI tools can streamline due diligence, automate document review, enhance risk assessment, and support drafting for a project development case. The panel will also address best practices for integrating AI into legal workflows, ethical considerations, and the evolving role of lawyers in multidisciplinary project teams. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for adopting AI solutions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and value in their legal practice. |
| 17:00 » 17:30 | Commission meetings |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
Saturday 24 October 2026 | |
| 09:30 | Registrations open |
| 10:00 » 11:00 | Joint session 1 |
| 11:00 » 11:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:30 » 13:00 | Joint session 2 |
| 13:00 » 14:00 | Lunch |
| 16:00 » 18:00 | Optional activity |
| 19:00 | Optional dinner |
Labour Law Track
Thursday 22 October 2026 | |
| 17:45 | registrations open |
| 18:00 | Welcome receptiona and dinner |
Friday 23 October 2026 | |
| 08:30 | Registrations open |
| 09:00 » 09:30 | Opening speech by AIJA President |
| 09:30 » 10:30 | Session 1: The Future of Employment Status: Beyond Binary Classifications This session will explore whether the traditional “employee vs. contractor” divide remains sustainable in the era of platform work, AI collaboration, and portfolio careers. This session will explore how legal regimes are moving beyond binary “employee vs self‑employed” classifications. The discussion will focus on cases refining the “worker” category (control, substitution, integration) as well as new trends related to concept of worker including the platform work regulations. The session will explore what legal innovations or other models have emerged or may emerge in the future. |
| 10:30 » 11:00 | Coffee break |
| 11:00 » 12:00 | Session 2: Global mobility and its challenges This session will focus on the key issues employers face navigating remote working. The challenges and opportunities remote working presents, including in relation the extra territorial reach of employment rights, illegal working etc. |
| 12:00 » 13:00 | Session 3: The Global Right to Disconnect: Aspirational Principle or Enforceable Right? A legal analysis of working time boundaries in a “24/7 availability” culture. This session will explore the evolving “right to disconnect” across Europe and beyond: from binding national laws in several EU Member States to softer codes of practice and employer policies. Discussion will address enforceability, intersection with working time, health and safety, data/privacy, and cross‑border team management. The aim of the session is to present practical takeaways include policy design, collective bargaining, technology controls, and compliance monitoring. |
| 13:00 » 14:15 | Lunch Break |
| 14:15 » 15:15 | Session 4: Pay Transparency: The Implications for Employees and the Workplace The EU Pay Transparency Regulations aims to close the gender pay gap by increasing transparency and strengthening enforcement for equal pay. The session will explore how the planned and already implemented regulations should be interpreted to guarantee proper balance between protection of employees and business-wise approach sought by employers. This session will explore how gender pay regulations will operate in practice, the challenges employers are likely to face and the impact on multinationals operating in the EU and other countries. |
| 15:15 » 15:45 | Coffee Break |
| 15:45 » 17:00 | Session 5: Reconciling Freedom of Speech and the Right to Protection from Discrimination This session with explore the tension between freedom of expression and speech and protection from discrimination, particularly in a divided geopolitical climate. In an era marked by polarized public debate and rising geopolitical tensions, societies and institutions increasingly face the challenge of balancing these two fundamental values. The discussion will examine how legal systems, employers, and public institutions navigate this intersection—where the expression of personal beliefs may conflict with efforts to create inclusive and respectful environments. The session will also consider recent case law, policy developments, and practical approaches to managing these issues in both workplace and public discourse contexts. |
| 17:00 » 17:30 | Commissions meetings |
| 19:00 | Dinner |
Saturday 24 October 2026 | |
| 09:30 | Registrations open |
| 10:00 » 11:00 | Joint session 1 |
| 11:00 » 11:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:30 » 13:00 | Joint session 2 |
| 13:00 » 14:00 | Lunch |
| 16:00 » 18:00 | Optional activity |
| 19:00 | Optional dinner |
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