Advanced Professional Certificate in International Event Law

Submodule 1.1. Sources of international law

Distinguishes treaties, custom, general principles and soft law applicable to events.

Submodule 1.2. Public and private international law

Distinguishes both fields and their impact on organizing global events.

Submodule 1.3. Relevant international organizations

Covers the role of the WTO, WIPO, UN Tourism and industry bodies.

Submodule 1.4. European Union law and events

Analyzes the free movement of services, people and goods within the EU.

Submodule 1.5. Sovereignty, jurisdiction and territoriality

Explains how each state regulates the events held on its territory.

Submodule 1.6. Immunities and diplomatic events

Studies privileges and immunities at summits and meetings of international organizations.

Submodule 1.7. International associations and federations

Analyzes the legal nature of associations that organize conferences and competitions.

Submodule 1.8. Lex sportiva and international sporting events

Covers the rules of sports federations and the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Submodule 1.9. Comparative law in the events industry

Compares regulatory models in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.

Submodule 1.10. Regulatory map of an international event

Prepares an inventory of applicable rules by destination and event type.

Submodule 2.1. Law applicable to international contracts

Applies the Rome I Regulation to determine the law governing the contract.

Submodule 2.2. International non-contractual liability

Analyzes the Rome II Regulation for damage suffered at events abroad.

Submodule 2.3. International jurisdiction

Applies the Brussels I bis Regulation and forum criteria in litigation.

Submodule 2.4. Recognition and enforcement of judgments

Covers exequatur and the enforcement of judgments and awards in other countries.

Submodule 2.5. The Vienna Convention on the international sale of goods

Applies the CISG to the international purchase of equipment and materials for events.

Submodule 2.6. The UNIDROIT Principles

Uses the UNIDROIT Principles as a reference in international service contracts.

Submodule 2.7. Contracts with parties from non-EU countries

Manages legal risks in agreements with suppliers and clients outside the EU.

Submodule 2.8. Choice of forum and law clauses

Drafts effective governing law and jurisdiction clauses in international contracts.

Submodule 2.9. International arbitration and the New York Convention

Analyzes arbitral institutions and the cross-border enforcement of awards.

Submodule 2.10. International mediation and the Singapore Convention

Covers international commercial mediation and the recognition of mediated settlements.

Submodule 3.1. Business and event visas

Reviews visa types for attendees, speakers and staff in different countries.

Submodule 3.2. The Schengen Area and short-stay visas

Manages Schengen entry requirements for international delegates.

Submodule 3.3. Official letters of invitation

Drafts letters of invitation that meet consular and security requirements.

Submodule 3.4. Work permits for performers and technicians

Covers temporary work authorizations for professionals on tours and installations.

Submodule 3.5. Temporary posting of workers

Applies the rules on posted workers and the A1 certificate in the EU.

Submodule 3.6. Social security and international coverage

Analyzes bilateral agreements and health coverage for posted staff.

Submodule 3.7. Managing passports and documentation

Organizes document control for delegations and production crews.

Submodule 3.8. Travel restrictions and health alerts

Manages health requirements, vaccinations and changing entry restrictions.

Submodule 3.9. Safeguarding minors at international events

Covers travel authorizations and safeguards for underage participants.

Submodule 3.10. Coordinating with consulates and embassies

Establishes channels with diplomatic missions to resolve immigration issues.

Submodule 4.1. Fundamentals of customs law

Explains the Union Customs Code and special customs procedures.

Submodule 4.2. ATA carnets for temporary admission

Manages ATA carnets for equipment, stands and exhibition goods.

Submodule 4.3. Temporary admission and re-export

Applies temporary admission procedures to materials for trade shows and tours.

Submodule 4.4. Incoterms applied to events

Allocates costs, risks and responsibilities in international shipments of materials.

Submodule 4.5. Tariff classification and customs value

Determines tariff codes and the declared value of event goods.

Submodule 4.6. Restricted goods and licenses

Identifies food, alcohol, radio frequency equipment and controlled products.

Submodule 4.7. Transporting instruments and works of art

Covers CITES, musical instrument passports and insurance for exhibited works.

Submodule 4.8. Freight forwarders and customs brokers

Selects and coordinates logistics operators specializing in international trade shows.

Submodule 4.9. Export controls and dual-use items

Reviews controls on technology and dual-use equipment at exhibitions.

Submodule 4.10. Handling customs incidents

Resolves detentions, inspections and documentary discrepancies at the border.

Submodule 5.1. Principles of international taxation

Explains tax residence, source of income and permanent establishment.

Submodule 5.2. VAT on cross-border event services

Applies VAT place-of-supply rules to admission and organization services.

Submodule 5.3. VAT refunds for non-established businesses

Manages refund claims for VAT paid in other countries.

Submodule 5.4. Withholding tax on performers and athletes

Analyzes the taxation of income earned by non-resident performers and athletes.

Submodule 5.5. Double taxation treaties

Applies the OECD Model Tax Convention to the event's international payments.

Submodule 5.6. Permanent establishment arising from events

Assesses when a temporary activity creates a permanent establishment.

Submodule 5.7. Taxation of international sponsorship

Analyzes the tax treatment of sponsorship consideration between countries.

Submodule 5.8. Transfer pricing in event groups

Covers valuation criteria between related entities in the same group.

Submodule 5.9. Tax incentives for major events

Reviews tax benefits for events of exceptional public interest.

Submodule 5.10. Tax compliance and documentation

Organizes tax documentation and formal obligations in several countries.

Submodule 6.1. International intellectual property conventions

Covers the Berne Convention, TRIPS and WIPO treaties.

Submodule 6.2. International trademark registration

Manages event trademarks through the Madrid System and the EUIPO.

Submodule 6.3. Copyright in event content

Regulates talks, recordings, photographs and audiovisual material across countries.

Submodule 6.4. Music licenses and collecting societies

Manages public performance rights for music in different territories.

Submodule 6.5. Image rights of speakers and attendees

Obtains valid consent to capture and distribute images internationally.

Submodule 6.6. Protection against ambush marketing

Applies legal measures against ambush marketing at major events.

Submodule 6.7. Broadcast and streaming rights

Structures territorial broadcasting and digital exploitation licenses for the event.

Submodule 6.8. Event formats and their protection

Analyzes ways to protect event formats, concepts and designs.

Submodule 6.9. Counterfeits and fraudulent tickets

Tackles illegal resale and counterfeit merchandise and accreditation.

Submodule 6.10. Managing intellectual property disputes

Resolves infringements through cease-and-desist letters, platform takedowns and legal action.

Submodule 7.1. The GDPR and its territorial scope

Determines when the GDPR applies to organizers based outside the EU.

Submodule 7.2. International data transfers

Applies standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions to transfers.

Submodule 7.3. The EU-U.S. privacy framework

Covers the Data Privacy Framework and its implications for event platforms.

Submodule 7.4. Other relevant privacy laws

Compares the LGPD, CCPA, PIPL and Latin American data protection laws.

Submodule 7.5. Biometric data and facial recognition

Assesses the legality of biometric access control in different countries.

Submodule 7.6. Attendee registration and accreditation

Designs forms and legal bases for processing international registrations.

Submodule 7.7. Privacy impact assessments

Carries out DPIAs for the event's tracking technologies and apps.

Submodule 7.8. Cybersecurity at international events

Applies the NIS2 Directive and technical measures against cyberattacks.

Submodule 7.9. Managing security breaches

Reports breaches on time to authorities and data subjects in several countries.

Submodule 7.10. International marketing and commercial communications

Complies with consent rules for emails and targeted advertising in different markets.

Submodule 8.1. Licenses and permits in the host country

Identifies the local and national permits needed to hold the event.

Submodule 8.2. Comparative safety and evacuation regulations

Compares capacity, evacuation and emergency plan requirements across countries.

Submodule 8.3. The organizer's liability abroad

Analyzes liability toward attendees and third parties under local law.

Submodule 8.4. International event insurance

Structures global, local and cancellation policies for multinational events.

Submodule 8.5. Duty of care toward travelers

Applies the duty of care to attendees and staff in high-risk destinations.

Submodule 8.6. Package travel and linked travel arrangements

Covers the Package Travel Directive as applied to conference packages.

Submodule 8.7. International health and food regulations

Complies with health requirements for catering and food handling at the destination.

Submodule 8.8. Regulation of alcohol, tobacco and gambling

Reviews local restrictions on drinks, advertising and prize draws at events.

Submodule 8.9. Accessibility under international standards

Applies the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and local accessibility rules.

Submodule 8.10. Legal crisis management abroad

Coordinates the legal response to accidents, arrests or emergencies at the destination.

Submodule 9.1. International compliance programs

Designs a regulatory compliance system for multinational organizers.

Submodule 9.2. International anti-corruption: the FCPA and the UK Bribery Act

Applies anti-corruption rules to hospitality, gifts and dealings with public officials.

Submodule 9.3. Pharmaceutical industry codes at conferences

Covers the EFPIA code and rules on hospitality for healthcare professionals.

Submodule 9.4. International sanctions and embargoes

Checks sanctions lists and restrictions involving sanctioned countries and persons.

Submodule 9.5. Anti-money laundering

Identifies money laundering risks in sponsorships, payments and cash transactions.

Submodule 9.6. Human rights and due diligence

Applies the UN Guiding Principles to the event supply chain.

Submodule 9.7. The social legacy of major events

Analyzes social obligations and commitments in bids for international events.

Submodule 9.8. Sustainability and ESG regulations

Reviews the CSRD, ISO 20121 and sustainability reporting obligations.

Submodule 9.9. Whistleblowing channels and whistleblower protection

Implements internal channels in line with the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive.

Submodule 9.10. International compliance audits

Assesses an event's level of compliance using checklists.

Submodule 10.1. Legal strategy for a global event

Designs the legal, corporate and contractual structure of an event held in several countries.

Submodule 10.2. Bids for major international events

Analyzes the legal requirements and government guarantees in official bids.

Submodule 10.3. Corporate structures and local entities

Assesses subsidiaries, branches and local partners for operating at the destination.

Submodule 10.4. Coordinating with local advisors

Selects and directs law firms in different jurisdictions.

Submodule 10.5. International legal risk matrix

Builds a country-by-country risk matrix with probability, impact and mitigation.

Submodule 10.6. Legal tech for international teams

Assesses tools for document management, e-signature and regulatory tracking.

Submodule 10.7. KPIs for the international legal function

Measures lead times, incidents, legal costs and compliance in international projects.

Submodule 10.8. Legal communication to senior management

Presents clear legal reports for executive decisions across several markets.

Submodule 10.9. Preparing the final master's project

Defines the international case, methodology and project deliverables.

Submodule 10.10. Defending the project before the assessment panel

Prepares the oral presentation and arguments for the final project.

Preparation of a comprehensive legal plan for an event held in several countries, with a regulatory map, key international contracts, immigration, customs and tax management, a risk matrix, a legal budget and KPIs, defended before an assessment panel.