PREMIER THREE-DAY CONFERENCE IN PADOVA, ITALY

26 TO 28 SEPTEMBER 2025

The Australian Italian Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Victoria & Tasmania (ICCI) are delighted to invite you to the 2025 Italian-Australian Law Conference (the Conference), hosted with the support of DiPIC – Department of Public, International, and EU Law of the Università degli Studi di Padova (DiPIC – University of Padova).

Across three days in the culturally rich city of Padova, the Conference will feature individual presentations, panel discussions, and workshops led by legal professionals, academics, and financial experts from Australia and Italy. Don't miss your chance to connect, learn, and share your experiences. Express your interest today!

Download the CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

REGISTRATION INFORMATION


For AILA & ICCI Members, the Registration Fee includes an accompanying person: $1,900.00 (inc. GST).


For Non-Members, the Registration Fee includes an accompanying person: $2,100.00 (inc. GST).

The Registration Fee includes:

  • For the participant
  • Participation in all Conference activities,
  • Coffee breaks (Days 2, 3) at the University,
  • Lunches (Day 1, 2, 3) at the University,
  • Gala Dinner.
  • For the accompanying person
  • Gala Dinner.

The Registration Fee does NOT include:

  • Accommodation,
  • Flights,
  • Any other costs not expressly mentioned above.

GLOBAL LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING ISSUES, FOCUSING ON REGULATORY RESPONSES AND BEST PRACTICES IN A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT

TAXATION

  • "Navigating the Complexities of Modern Taxation: Challenges and Opportunities"
  • "Taxpayer Rights and Responsibilities: Addressing Disputes with the Tax Office"
  • Carmen McElwain– Partner, MinterEllison
  • Prof. Marcello Poggioli – Associate Professor of Tax Law, University of Padova
  • Prof. Mauro Trivellin – Full Professor of Tax Law and Vice-Director of DiPIC, University of Padova


THE RESPONSE TO MONEY LAUNDERING

  • "From Compliance to Impact: The Effectiveness of Anti-Money Laundering Measures"
  • "Beyond Borders: Global Cooperation in Anti-Money Laundering Policies"
  • Sonja Marsic– Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
  • Avv. Michele Tiengo – President of the Association of Tax Lawyers of the Veneto Region
  • Prof. Enrico Mario Ambrosetti – Full Professor of Public Law, University of Padova (TBC)


COMPARATIVE LAW & INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW

  • "An Introductory View to Comparative Law, an Italian-Australian Perspective"
  • Prof. Andrea Pin – Full Professor of Comparative Public Law and Director of DiPIC, University of Padova
  • Prof. Andrea Gattini – Full Professor of International Law, University of Padova



ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

  • "Rethinking Rights: How AI is Reshaping Intellectual Property Policies"
  • "Cross-border Issues in Intellectual Property Protection"
  • Dr. Dimitrios G Eliades – Barrister, Queensland Bar
  • Prof. Maurizio Bianchini – Associate Professor of Commercial Law, University of Padova

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & LEGAL SYSTEMS

  • "Shaping Justice: The Impact of AI on Legal Systems"
  • "Redefining Accountability: AI and Legal Ethics"
  • Prof. Beatrice Zuffi – Associate Professor of Civil Law Procedure and President of the Law and Technology Degree, University of Padova
  • Vincent A Morfuni KC – Barrister, Victoria Bar and President of AILA
  • Prof. Elena Buoso – Associate Professor of Administrative Law, University of Padova



LABOUR LAW ISSUES: WORK IN A POST-COVID WORLD

  • "The Dual Challenge: Aligning Labour Rights with Anti-Competitive Regulations"
  • "The Right to Disconnect: Redefining Work-Life Boundaries in Labour Law"
  • "Harmony or Conflict? Labour Law's Role in Competitive Economies"
  • "The Post-Pandemic Work Landscape: Flexible Work Practices and the Right to Disconnect"
  • Prof. Marilyn Pittard – Associate Dean Engagement, Monash University
  • Mark Rinaldi– Barrister, Victorian and Tasmanian Bars; Adjunct Lecturer of Employment Law, University of Tasmania and of Law of Employee Relations, Monash University
  • Steven Amendola – Partner, Kingston Reid
  • Joseph D'Abaco – Barrister, Queensland Bar
  • Prof. Adriana Topo – Full Professor of Labour Law, University of Padova; Professor of Labour Law, Leopold-Franzens Universität Innsbruck


RESPONSES TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

  • "Global Perspectives: Family Law Responses to Domestic Violence Across Borders"
  • Hon. Justice Joshua Wilson – Justice, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)
  • Italian Family Law Expert (TBC)

Location

University of Padova
Via VIII Febbraio 2
Padova, Veneto, Italy

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Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to marketing@iccimelbourne.com.au

VENUE INFORMATION


Conference Hall

  • University of Padova, exact hall TBC

Coffee and Lunch Arrangements

  • Coffee breaks (Days 2, 3) and lunches (Days 1, 2, 3) will be held on University premises, in proximity to the Conference Hall.

Gala Dinner

  • The Gala Dinner that will conclude the Conference will be held on Sunday 28 September (Day 3) at 19:00. Venue TBC.

Transportation

  • Please note that there will be NO dedicated transfer service for the participants between their accommodation, the Conference Hall, and the Gala Dinner venue. Participants must make their own way to the different venues by foot (everything in Padova is at a walkable distance) or via public and/or private transport.

ACCOMMODATION AT DISCOUNTED RATES


The hotels indicated below are located in the city centre of Padova and will offer preferential rates to Conference participants.

Detailed information regarding rates and modalities will be shared following registration.

Hotel Majestic Toscanelli

Via dell'Arco 2, 35122 Padova (PD), Italy 

Hotel Europa

Largo Europa 9, 35137 Padova (PD), Italy

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