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The ninth edition of the European Corporate Law Conference, with the theme "Corporate Governance Models in the Era of Digitalization", Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Faculty of Law of UVT

The ninth edition of the European Corporate Law Conference, with the theme "Corporate Governance Models in the Era of Digitalization", Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Faculty of Law of UVT

We have the honor to announce the event organized by the Working Group of European Company Case Law (ECCL), in cooperation with the Faculty of Law of West University of Timisoara – Timișoara Business Law Center, ninth edition of the European Corporate Law Conference, with the theme “Corporate Governance Models in the Era of Digitalization".

The conference will take place on Friday, May 29, 2026, at the West University of Timișoara, Bd. Vasile Pârvan no. 4, Amphitheater A01, and is one of the most important international scientific events organized by the Faculty of Law in Timișoara.

European corporate governance continues to be characterised by significant diversity. Differences in ownership structures, management models, stakeholder participation, enforcement mechanisms and regulatory philosophies remain pronounced. The coexistence of different corporate governance models in Member States has long stimulated academic debates on the possible superiority of one model over the others. In light of profound global and European transformations – which require increased corporate efficiency (as also mentioned in the recent proposal for the 28th regime) and increasingly encourage cross-border operations – an analysis of the convergence between governance models is useful.

In turn, digital transformation is reshaping the way companies are organized, managed and regulated. The increasing use of digital tools and environments (including artificial intelligence, algorithmic decision-making, big data analytics, digital platforms and distributed ledger technologies) is changing corporate structures, decision-making processes and the distribution of power and accountability. These developments are challenging traditional assumptions of corporate governance, including the role of boards of directors, mechanisms for engaging shareholders and other stakeholders, fiduciary duties and existing oversight and enforcement frameworks.

In this context, the conference aims to provide a platform for critical and future-oriented discussion on the extent to which existing models of corporate governance are still fit for purpose, how they are adapted in practice, and the need for new conceptual or regulatory approaches.