What does CICL mean in LAW & LEGAL

The Conference on Innovation and Communications Law (CICL) is a forum for academics, practitioners, policy makers, industry representatives, and students to meet and discuss emerging issues in innovation and communications law. This conference brings together a unique mix of individuals who are interested in the advancing legal discourse in these areas.

The topics covered at CICL encompass a broad range of legal topics related to innovation and communications law such as intellectual property, privacy and data protection, internet regulation, competition law, open access issues, media regulation, telecoms regulation.

At CICL you will find academics, practitioners, policy makers, industry representatives, entrepreneurs and students from around the world attending workshops and presentations addressing key topics in innovation and communications law.

The format of the conference consists of panel sessions featuring leading experts discussing cutting-edge topics; working groups on specific policy challenges; interactive sessions taking place throughout the day that involve moderators engaging with all attendees; keynote speeches by renowned keynote speakers; pitch competitions with cash prizes for startup companies; networking opportunities over coffee-breaks; case-studies analyzing current affairs in detail; as well as exhibitions showcasing new products.

The Call for Papers for CICL each year opens 5 months prior to the event. To submit an abstract you must fill out a submission form along with your CV online. A panel consisting of experienced academics will then review all submissions before selecting those proposals that best match the scope of the conference's program. To stay up to date on when submissions open you can follow our website or social media handles.

Yes there are fees associated with attending CICL that depend on your status (student/academic/industry professional). Fees include registration fees for attendance only or full packages which include access to workshops & masterclasses. You can also attend selected events without purchasing a full package if space allows for it. Details about fees can be found on our website or by contacting us directly via email.

Accommodations are not provided during your stay at CICL however we offer help in finding suitable accommodation close to our venue through our partner agents who specialize in student housing solutions - just contact us directly to ask about suitable options available for your situation!

Unfortunately no - we do not provide any travel grants or scholarships towards attending the conference but we do have attractive discounts offered exclusively to students who purchase their tickets early - so make sure you keep an eye out for those! Also check out our Social Networking Careers page where sponsors list job offers!