Helsinki Animal Law Conference 2026: Reimagining Justice Across Species
📅 Mon, Jun 8 – Wednesday, June 10, 2026· 3 days
📍 June 8: Maijansali, Helsinki Central Library Oodi; June 9–10: Language Centre (Kielikeskus), Fabianinkatu 26, University of Helsinki, Helsinki🇫🇮 Finland
An international academic conference hosted by the Helsinki Animal Law Centre at the University of Helsinki. The 2026 edition — "Reimagining Justice Across Species" — examines the intersection of human, animal, and environmental justice, including Rights of Nature, multispecies justice, animal law and the climate crisis, and innovative advocacy approaches. The Tom Regan Memorial Lecture and a PhD Workshop take place on June 8 at Helsinki Central Library Oodi; the main two-day conference runs June 9–10 at the University Language Centre. Keynotes by Anne Peters (Max Planck Institute) and Jeff Sebo (NYU).
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Details
Date
Mon, Jun 8 – Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3 days
🔁 Recurring — annual
Location
June 8: Maijansali, Helsinki Central Library Oodi; June 9–10: Language Centre (Kielikeskus), Fabianinkatu 26, University of Helsinki
Helsinki
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Helsinki Animal Law Centre, University of Helsinki
Tickets
€180 general; €110 PhD candidates/students (includes lunches and conference dinner). Tom Regan Memorial Lecture: free. UH and Finnish university students: free (catering not included).