Baghdad:The Supreme Judicial Council has revealed that it will host the first scientific conference on the Iraqi judiciary in partnership with the American University of Baghdad.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the conference, titled ‘The Iraqi Judiciary Between a Century of Justice and the Requirements of the Digital Future,’ is scheduled for April 15-16, 2027. This event aims to foster scientific and judicial dialogue on the history and evolution of the Iraqi judiciary, while addressing the legal and judicial implications of global digital and technological changes.

The conference will gather judges, public prosecution members, academics, researchers, and specialists from Iraq and other nations to discuss enhancing judicial work and tackling contemporary legal challenges. Key topics will include digital transformation in judicial proceedings, the use of modern technologies and artificial intelligence within the legal and judicial fields, combating financial and administrative corruption, and international judicial cooperation.

The scientific committee has called for judges, researchers, academics, specialists, and postgraduate students to submit research papers aligned with the conference’s themes and academic guidelines. Contributions can be submitted through the conference’s online platform.

The event emphasizes the significance of scientific communication and expertise exchange in the judicial field, offering a platform for dialogue on current legal and judicial issues. This initiative aims to advance judicial practices and prepare them for future digital demands.