Early bird registration: Copyright and Free Expression in the Age of Algorithms (ALAI 2026)
About ALAI
The Association Littéraire et Artistique Internationale (ALAI) was founded in 1878 in Paris by Victor Hugo, who served as its honorary president. From the start, the Association set itself a clear mission: creating an international convention to protect the rights of writers and artists. That goal was achieved eight years later with the adoption of the Berne Convention. Since then, ALAI has continued to play a leading role in shaping international copyright law.
About ALAI Congress 2026 The Hague
Hosted by the Vereniging voor Auteursrecht (VvA), the Netherlands national group of ALAI, the 2026 Congress brings the global copyright community to The Hague for three days of debate, research and exchange.
The theme of the 2026 edition is Copyright and Free Expression in the Age of Algorithms. Copyright has always supported cultural expression by protecting creators while also safeguarding freedom of speech. But today, algorithms, AI systems and digital platforms shape how creative works are produced, shared and discovered, and this puts the traditional balance under pressure.
At the centre of this year’s congress is the question how to preserve room for free expression while ensuring that the economic and moral rights of creators remain respected. The programme explores this balance from many angles.
