21st Annual Minerva Conference on International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
**21st Annual Minerva Conference on International Humanitarian Law (IHL)** is a professional and academic conference held in Jerusalem, Israel on November 16โ17, 2026. Participants engage with current scholarship and practice in international humanitarian law through presentations, panel discussions, and networking with academics, legal practitioners, and policy experts in the field.
Why it matters
For students and delegates interested in law, policy, and conflict-related issues, a conference centered on international humanitarian law offers a focused setting to engage with one of the core legal frameworks governing armed conflict.
Because this is a professional, in-person event, it may be especially relevant for attendees looking to deepen their understanding of IHL in a live conference environment and connect their academic interests to current legal and policy discussions.
How to prepare
Start by reviewing the foundations of international humanitarian law: its core principles, main treaties, and how IHL differs from or overlaps with related fields such as international human rights law and international criminal law. A strong grasp of terminology and major legal concepts will help you follow sessions more effectively.
Since no committee list is provided, prepare broadly. Focus on recent debates in the law of armed conflict, protection of civilians, accountability, conduct of hostilities, and the legal challenges posed by new technologies in warfare. It can also help to read recent commentary, case law, or institutional reports so you can place conference discussions in context.