09.00 – 09.30 Registration

09.30 – 09.40 Words of welcome

09.40 – 09.55 Introduction: the added value of the two new regulations for citizens

09.55 – 10.35Scope of the regulations
Concepts and distinctions for the application of regulations

10.35 – 11.05Discussions with the audience

11.05 – 11.35 Coffee break

11.35 – 12.20Choice of applicable law
Applicable law in the absence of choice of law
Limits to the applicable law

12.20 – 12.50 Discussions with the audience

12.50 – 14.15 Buffet lunch

14.15 – 14.45 The competent court
Recognition and enforcement of decisions
Acceptance and enforcement of authentic instruments

14.45 – 15.10 Discussions with the audience

15.10 – 15.50 Relations with Member States not participating in the enhanced cooperation and third countries
Tools for cooperation in family law and practical cases

15.50 – 16.15 Discussions with the audience

16.15 – 16.45 Work in progress at the European Parliament and the Council in the field of family law

16.45 – 17.00 Closing remarks