Questions?
pacifica congress - Common Questions
Pacifica Congress Conference FAQ page gives you quick answers to commonly asked questions. While the idea is to keep the answers short and direct so that you can find information quickly, we understand you may require more assistance. If this is the case, please get in touch with us through our contact form.
Location
Where is Pacifica Congress Conference 2026 being held?
The Pacifica Congress 2026 Annual Conference will be held in Singapore from 15–17 July 2026, under the theme “One World, Same Issues in Family Law.” It’s being presented in partnership with the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) and will bring together family law professionals from across the Asia-Pacific and beyond for three days of discussion, networking, and professional development.
This year’s conference promises to be an enriching experience, bringing together family law professionals from across the Pacific region to discuss pressing issues and share valuable insights.
Attendees can look forward to a diverse range of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and innovation in family law.
Whether you’re interested in the latest developments in family law or looking to connect with peers, the Pacifica Congress Conference is the place to be.
Theme
The theme “One World, Same Issues in Family Law” reflects the idea that, despite cultural and legal differences across countries, family law professionals face many of the same challenges globally. These include:
- Child custody and welfare – ensuring the best interests of children in separation or divorce.
- Cross-border family disputes – dealing with international marriages, relocations, and custody battles.
- Domestic violence and protection – safeguarding vulnerable family members.
- Property division and financial support – equitable distribution of assets and maintenance.
- Impact of technology and social change – issues like digital evidence, online abuse, and evolving family structures.
Our theme emphasises collaboration and knowledge-sharing among jurisdictions to find solutions that work across borders.
Date
What is the date of the Pacifica Congress Conference 2026?
The Pacifica Congress Conference will take place from July 15 to July 17, 2025, in Singapore.
This event promises to be a significant gathering for family law professionals, focusing on the theme “One World, Same Issues in Family Law.”
Attendees can expect a range of insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities aimed at enhancing understanding and advocacy for children’s needs within the family law system.
Details
Save the date!
Registrations will be opening soon, so keep an eye out for updates. This conference will feature a variety of sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to enhance knowledge and collaboration among family law professionals.
Stay tuned for more details on the agenda and speakers, and make sure to mark your calendars for this important event!
If you have any other questions or need further information, feel free to ask!
REgistration
How do I register for the conference?
Register for the conference by visiting the Registration page. There, you can complete the online form for registration and accommodation.
Conference details
More information about Conference 2025 can be found on our Conference App. For more details about speakers view our conference program page. For registration checkout our conference registration page.
Conference costs
What is included in the cost of my registration?
You will receive a name badge, program and conference bag when you arrive on site. With your name badge, you have access to attend all of the plenary sessions, the concurrent sessions and the Welcome Functions.
Program
Yes. The Conference program including guest speakers, plenaries and the conference schedule is available on the Pacifica Congress website at the Conference 2025 page.
Plenaries
What are the plenary sessions?
Plenary sessions are usually lectures or speeches designed to appeal to all conference attendees. Pacifica Congress has a list of plenary sessions on the Conference 2025 page and also on the conference program page.
RESOURCES
Yes. Pacifica Congress reserves blocks of rooms for attendees each year. You can learn more about how to reserve a room in one of these hotels on the Registration page once registrations open. Because we reserve rooms in bulk, room rates are typically lower than any other hotels in the area.
Location
Why do we meet in certain cities and not others? Why don’t we meet in a smaller city that might have lower hotel rates?
Several factors go into our choice of cities:
Firstly we try to meet in various regions. We try to choose cities that members will enjoy visiting.
Pacifica Congress is a relatively large annual meeting. Only large conference hotels have the facilities we need. We have outgrown the facilities in many cities where we used to meet in past years.
sessions
The program takes place over several days with many scheduled sessions, and some conflicts are unavoidable. The Program Committee works hard to avoid conflicts of topics and potential audiences. The first priority, however, must be avoiding individual conflicts: a participant cannot moderate one session and present a paper at the same time. Special scheduling requests can contribute to conflicts as well. If a series of five sessions is organised and the organisers want to maintain a particular order, that limits the scheduling of other sessions around it. Any special scheduling request may have a ripple effect in order to avoid individual conflicts. Ideally, similar topics follow one another in the same room for the sake of continuity.