# International Humanitarian Law

- Dates: 19 November 2026 to 20 November 2026
- Location: College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium
- Organiser: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the College of Europe
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The 26th Bruges Colloquium on International Humanitarian Law is an in-person event in Bruges on 19-20 November 2026. It focuses on the human consequences of armed conflict and the role of international humanitarian law in protecting the wounded, sick, and dead. The event is for legal experts, military practitioners, medical and forensic specialists, humanitarian actors, and State representatives.

## Who attends

The Colloquium will bring together legal experts, military practitioners, medical and forensic specialists, humanitarian actors, and State representatives to explore how compliance with IHL can be translated into practice.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.brugescolloquium.org/)
- [Registration](https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=NFOKnnxJik2nl3mXz4zHY3vh_71UA7RHpNP5zAMHGShUNDlQVkwzUUFOVUMxM1lVRTBCRlQ4ME4xQS4u&route=shorturl)
- [Agenda](https://www.brugescolloquium.org/programme)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Where to stay

- **Huyze die Maene**: 60 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.huyzediemaene.be)
- **Hotel Marcel**: 120 m from the venue, 7;9 Niklaas Desparsstraat, Brugge, 8000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelmarcel.be/)
  - Phone: +32 50 33 55 02
- **Heritage Hotel**: 130 m from the venue, 11 Niklaas Desparsstraat, Brugge, 8000
- **Hôtel Koffieboontje**: 140 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotel-koffieboontje.be/)
- **Hotel Acacia**: 180 m from the venue, 5 Korte Zilverstraat, Brugge
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotel-acacia.com/)
  - Phone: +32 50 34 44 11
- **Van Eyck**: 180 m from the venue, 7 Korte Zilverstraat, 8000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelvaneyck.be)
  - Phone: +32 50 33 52 67
- **Hotel Cavalier**: 200 m from the venue, 25 Kuipersstraat, Brugge, 8000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelcavalier.be/nl/)
- **House of Bruges**: 200 m from the venue, 5 Sint-Jansplein, 8000
  - Phone: +32 483 28 37 50

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #internationalhumanitarianlaw

- [What are the principles of international humanitarian law? | IHL | ICRC ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESwfxu_1Ko0)
  - International humanitarian law (IHL) sets out rules for once war happens. States set-up these rules to protect the civilian population from hostilities.

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/international-humanitarian-law/