Business Events Tokyo has revealed that the city will host the 72nd UIA Congress, the flagship annual gathering of the Union Internationale des Avocats (International Association of Lawyers).
The event is scheduled to take place from November 1 to 4, 2028, at the Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba.
The Congress is expected to draw approximately 1,500 legal professionals, including private practitioners, bar association representatives, judges, and academics from over 110 countries.
Selection committee members cited Tokyo’s robust convention infrastructure and its proven track record of managing large-scale international summits as primary factors for the win. The city’s position as a legal hub in Asia, supported by a highly active local academic and legal community, further solidified the bid.
The successful acquisition of the event was bolstered by a combination of financial and in-kind support from the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau.
While the core dates and venue are confirmed, the UIA Secretariat will release specific programme themes and registration details as the event draws closer.
