07/05-10/05 2026

07/05-10/05 2026
Programme
Friday 08 May 2026
7.30-8.30 Jogging
9.30 Departure of the Practice Groups
16.30 Departure from Gonville Hotel and Walk to Millworks (ca. 15 mins)
17.00 – 18.00 Guided Punting Tour (Dress Code: Casual)
18.00 – 0.00 Drinks Reception and Dinner at Millworks3
Saturday 09 May 2026
8.00 – 9.00 French Desk: Petit Déjeuner
- 8.00 – 9.00 Sports Law Breakfast
9.30 Departure by bus from Gonville Hotel to Møller Institute
10.00 – 12.30 Plenary Session (Dress Code: Smart Casual)
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch at Møller Institute
13.30 Return by bus to Gonville Hotel (for all who don’t stay for GA or IBG)
13.30 – 15.00 General Assembly at Møller Institute (National Presidents only)
13.30 – 15.00 IBG Meeting at Møller Institute (IBG Members only)
15.15 Shuttle back to Gonville Hotel
16.00 – 17.30 Football on Parker’s Piece right opposite the Hotel
18.00 – 19.00 German Desk
19.15 Departure from Gonville Hotel to Downing College (ca. 7 mins walk)
19.30 Drinks and Dinner at Downing College (Dress Code: Black Tie)
Speaker : Loes van der Wees
Loes van der Wees is an experienced prosecutor. She worked as a lawyer in The Hague and as a judge at the District Court in Rotterdam. She is currently Head of the Strategy Department of the Public Prosecutors Office in Rotterdam. She is both locally and nationally responsible for the mainport strategy of the Prosecution Service. Her work focuses on public private cooperation to tackle organised crime.
Her presentation will tell us more about the effects of organised crime on the port and city of Rotterdam, and give us an insight in the way public and private partners work together to create barriers against undermining crime.
Gonville Conference Hotel
We are delighted to welcome you to the Gonville Hotel, our conference home in the heart of Cambridge. Stylish yet relaxed, this much-loved hotel is just a short stroll from the city’s historic sights and offers the perfect blend of comfort and character. After a day of inspiring sessions, our PGD participants can unwind in the hotel’s fabulous bar—ideal for informal chats and well-earned refreshments. Even better, the Gonville Hotel has kindly arranged special room rates exclusively for our attendees, making your stay both delightful and great value. We can’t wait for you to experience it!
Room rate: 150 GBP/night (single occ., breakfast included)
Please reserve your room directly with the hotel at sales@gonvillehotel.co.uk, and please note that the preferred rate expires on March 16th.
Registration
Locations
The Ivy Cambridge Brasserie
The Millworks Restaurant
