The Procedural Law Unit, University of Nicosia, Cyprus, invites submissions for its Annual Courts and Justice Conference 2026 on the theme “The Algorithmic Courtroom: Trust, Accountability, and the Future of Justice”. The conference will be held on December 4, 2026, at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus.
About the Conference
The Annual Courts and Justice Conference 2026 aims to examine the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial decision-making and court processes. As justice systems across the world increasingly engage with emerging technologies, important questions arise regarding transparency, accountability, procedural fairness, judicial independence, human oversight, and public trust.
The conference seeks to foster interdisciplinary discussions on the opportunities, risks, limitations, and safeguards associated with the use of AI in adjudication and the administration of justice.
Theme
The Algorithmic Courtroom: Trust, Accountability, and the Future of Justice
Focus Areas
The conference will explore issues including:
• Use of Artificial Intelligence in Adjudication
• AI-Assisted Judicial Decision-Making
• Transparency and Explainability in AI Systems
• Accountability and Responsibility in Automated Processes
• Procedural Fairness and Due Process
• Judicial Independence and Human Oversight
• Public Trust in Technology-Driven Justice Systems
• Ethical and Regulatory Challenges of AI in Courts
• Institutional and Technological Safeguards for AI Adoption
• Future of Courts and Justice in the Digital Era
Eligibility
Submissions are invited from:
• Academicians and Researchers
• Legal Practitioners
• Judges and Judicial Officers
• Policymakers
• Technology Experts and Developers
• Early-Career Researchers
• Interdisciplinary Scholars
Submission Guidelines
• Abstract Length: Up to 500 words (including footnotes)
• Abstracts should clearly outline the proposed paper and its relevance to the conference theme.
• Selected contributions will be considered for publication.
How to Submit?
Authors should submit their abstracts via email to:
Important Dates
• Abstract Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026
• Conference Date: December 4, 2026
Venue
University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Publication
Selected conference contributions will be published. Additional details regarding publication, registration, and the conference programme will be announced by the organizers in due course.
Contact Information
Email: procedurallawunit@unic.ac.cy
Organizer
Procedural Law Unit
University of Nicosia, Cyprus