Technology and (Dis)Trust
AI between confidence and controversy

As technology shifts the focus from retrospective justice to preemptive control, from deliberation to optimization, and from state power to private influence, trust becomes an ever more contested terrain—at once constructed, eroded and renegotiated across multiple domains of law.

This year, the fourth edition of the IE Lawtomation Days seeks to explore the effectiveness and limits of regulation through the lens of trust. How can legal frameworks sustain trustworthiness in AI-driven decision-making and digital governance? How can law inform automation and ensure faith in the institutions and mechanisms it establishes? Is law the most appropriate tool to build trust, or should other mechanisms, such as ethics, corporate responsibility and technical safeguards, play a more significant role in fostering confidence in digital ecosystems?

The two-day conference will feature inspiring keynote speeches, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and cross-generational and cross-disciplinary exchange, including chilling social events. Over the years, the IE Lawtomation Days have become a flagship initiative in the international community, known for their high-quality contributions, friendly atmosphere, collegial environment and the richness of intellectual exchanges. Participants in the previous editions have recognized this conference as a not-to-miss opportunity that fosters meaningful connections.

Panel format and conference details

The conference will be held fully in-person to make the most out of this exciting event.

There are no registration fees. The costs for meals will be covered by the organization.

Presentations will be organized into chaired panels and the presentation time for each participant will be 10-12 minutes (no more than 10 minutes if there are five participants), followed by a Q&A.

The fully formed panels are indicated in the orange rows above.

Selected authors are required to submit a draft (full paper, extended abstract or visual presentation) by Monday, 22 September 2025, for circulation among the speakers and panel chairs. There are no specific format guidelines or style requirements.

All classrooms are equipped with a screen. If you wish to use PPT or other visual aids, please bring your presentation on a pen drive and install it during the break preceding your session.

Publication arrangements will be finalized at the end of the conference. Submissions will be considered for inclusion in a special edition of a DigiBook dedicated to Lawtomation, developed in partnership with DigiCon and subject to the standard review process. If you are interested in being considered for publication, please contact Francesca.Palmiotto@ie.edu to express your interest.

Practical information

The conference will take place in Madrid, Spain, at the IE Tower (also known as CALEIDO), located on Paseo de la Castellana 259E, 28046 Madrid. Directions can be found here.

Metro | The closest Station is Begoña (line 10). After you get off the train, follow the exit signs leading to Cuatro Torres Business Area. Once on the street, walk toward the skyscrapers and look for the tower with the IE logo.

Taxi & Ridesharing | If you come by taxi or ridesharing, the most convenient drop-off location is the main entrance of the Moeve Tower (formerly known as Cepsa Tower). Once there, do not enter the building. Instead, walk around the building to reach the IE Tower in less than 3 minutes.

Other Transportation | Depending on the location of your hotel, you may want to consider other transportation means, such as e-bikes or bus lines 66, 67, 124, 134, 135, 147, 173, 174, 175, 176, or 178. Citymapper is a useful transit app for navigating around Madrid.

Once at the Tower, proceed to the reception desk for check-in and for information on how to reach floor 24.

Our campus is fully accessible, but please let us know in advance if you have any special mobility needs.

Guests such as students, alumni, practitioners and staff who want to attend the conference panels are invited to register through this link. The social dinner is reserved for speakers and chairs.

If you have any questions, please contact us at Carla.Viezma@ie.edu and Isabel.Garces@ie.edu