GovTech & Public Sector
International Humanitarian Law
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.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 19 November 2026 to 20 November 2026
- Organiser
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the College of Europe
- Industry
- GovTech & Public Sector
Who attends
The audience
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
Public discussion
What people are saying
Official hashtag #internationalhumanitarianlaw
- VideoWhat are the principles of international humanitarian law? | IHL | ICRC ...
International humanitarian law (IHL) sets out rules for once war happens. States set-up these rules to protect the civilian population from hostilities.
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Education & Training
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Huyze die Maene
Hotel Marcel
7;9 Niklaas Desparsstraat, Brugge, 8000
Heritage Hotel
11 Niklaas Desparsstraat, Brugge, 8000
Hôtel Koffieboontje
Hotel Acacia
5 Korte Zilverstraat, Brugge
Van Eyck
7 Korte Zilverstraat, 8000
Hotel Cavalier
25 Kuipersstraat, Brugge, 8000
House of Bruges
5 Sint-Jansplein, 8000
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