We invite abstracts for the May 2025 conference focusing on IP and AI in the age of technology race. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, economies, and legal frameworks, driving nations into a competitive technology race. Intellectual Property (IP) law regulates AI-driven innovation, promotes technological progress, and ensures equitable access to its benefits.

Durham Law School had the honour of welcoming His Excellency Elin Süleymanov, the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. His presentation, Lessons from COP29: The Contributions of Azerbaijan to a Greener World, explored key themes, including Azerbaijan’s strategic vision for COP29, its commitment to global sustainability efforts, and its expanding role as a regional leader in energy transition.

Professor Bohlander discusses recent congressional hearings on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena and whether full disclosure will ever happen.