18th Annual International Conference on Contracts
Hosted by University of Florida Levin College of Law
Gainesville, Florida
February 19 – 21, 2026
The University of Florida Levin College of Law hosted the 18th Annual International Conference on Contracts (KCON XVIII) Thursday, February 19, through Saturday, February 21, 2026. KCON is the largest annual international academic conference dedicated to contract law and related areas of commercial law. It brings together contract law scholars, expert practitioners, and aspiring academics from around the world.
Schedule
Thursday, February 19
6-8 p.m.
Registration & Check-In
Welcome Reception
Bailey Events Center
Friday, February 20
8-8:30 a.m.
Breakfast & Check-In
Bailey Events Center
8:30-8:45 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Bailey Events Center
9-10:30 a.m.
Session 1
10:45 a.m – 12:15 p.m.
Session 2
12:30-2 p.m.
Luncheon
Presentation of Lifetime Achievement Award to Robert Scott (Columbia)
Bailey Events Center
2:15-3:45 p.m.
Session 3
4-5:30 p.m.
Session 4
Break/Free Time
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
Recognition Dinner
Presentation of Distinguished Service Award to Franklin Snyder (Texas A&M)
Hotel Indigo Ballroom
Saturday, February 21
8-8:45 a.m.
Breakfast
Bailey Events Center
9-10:30 a.m.
Session 5
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Session 6
12:30-2 p.m.
Hot Topic Luncheon:
Using AI in Contract Drafting Review
Bailey Events Center
2:15-3:45 p.m.
Session 7
3:45 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Adjourn
285C Brock Hall