About the Conference

The Malaysian Bar is pleased to announce that the International Malaysia Law Conference (“IMLC”) 2026 will be held at Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (“MITEC”) this year.  Anchored by the theme “Maintaining Core Principles in a Time of Change”, it promises timely discussions on the future of law.

IMLC 2026 aims to explore the role of law in preserving first principles amid societal change, technological advancements, shifting geopolitical and global trade dynamics, and evolving demands in legal practice.  It will feature three thematic streams — Legal Profession and Professional Practice, Law and Society, and Corporate and Commercial Law — as well as two dedicated segments on International Law and Young Lawyers.  These sessions will address the relevant issues through discussions led by judges, legal and corporate professionals, policymakers, and key stakeholders from both domestic and international jurisdictions.

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Legal Profession and Professional Practice Stream
This stream focuses on preserving ethics and core legal principles in response to evolving client demands, technological advancements and globalisation within the legal profession.

Law and Society Stream
This stream addresses the law’s role in upholding constitutionalism and adherence to the rule of law amid rapid societal change and development.

Corporate and Commercial Law Stream
This stream explores how predictability, fairness and foundational commercial doctrines can be preserved in a time of technological advancement, emerging commercial trends and economic shifts.

International Law Segment
This segment examines the role of a rules-based international order in an age of shifting geopolitical and
global trade dynamics.

Young Lawyers Segment
This segment recognises the critical role of young lawyers in engaging with change while upholding core principles
within a transforming legal landscape.

What is IMLC?

IMLC, a flagship event of the Malaysian Bar, has its origins in the Malaysian Law Conference, which began in 1971.

The inaugural Malaysian Law Conference was declared upon by the then-Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, on 15 July 1971.  With the rapid advancement of the Malaysian economy and the meteoric rise of Asia, the Malaysian Law Conference evolved to keep up with the times.

In 2012, the Malaysian Law Conference was reimagined as IMLC, a turning point in the history of the series, establishing a new paradigm in the present era of increasing globalisation.

The IMLC logo consists of a segmented circular with gradients of shades of blue.  The breaking sections of the circle represent how the law affects, and is affected by, three large sectors: government, economy and society.  The emblem symbolises a congregation of minds and sharing of ideas in one fluid and dynamic environment.

Conference Venue

IMLC 2026 will be held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (“MITEC”). Located within the expansive KL Metropolis development, MITEC serves as a prominent economic hub and gateway to Southeast Asia, positioned at the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s International Trade and Exhibition District.

MITEC is conveniently located within close proximity to major hotels, including the newly established Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown, and the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex, which houses the Kuala Lumpur High Court, among others.  It is also connected to nearby retail outlets, offering a wide selection of restaurants, cafés, specialty stores, and other amenities for delegates’ convenience.

Address: Kompleks MITEC No.8, Jalan Dutamas 2 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +6 03 6206 0100

Website: mitec.com.my