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2024

April 2024

• CIArb Virtual Diploma in International Maritime Arbitration (Booking deadline: 31 January 2024)
  With maritime arbitrations on the rise, build your knowledge now! The scale, diverse range and complexity of maritime arbitrations coupled with an increase in arbitral systems means that it is essential to have the right knowledge and skills to navigate this field. Ciarb’s highly popular Virtual Diploma in International Maritime Arbitration will provide you with this and more! Join international dispute resolution specialist George Lambrou FCIArb for this Diploma, delivered virtually from 3 April 2024 to 26 June 2024, on Wednesdays for two and a half hours.
  3 April 2024 - 26 June 2024. Online,
  More information is available at the organisers website

May 2024

• DIS Spring Conference 2024
  Visit this year's spring event of the DIS in Hamburg on the topic "Trust is good, control is better? Protecting the procedural integrity of arbitration proceedings". You can look forward to exciting discussions on the topic of the event. Further information will follow. The conference language is German. You can already register for the event and make your travel arrangements now. We have arranged special conditions for you with various hotels and with Deutsche Bahn. Further information and the registration form can be found the conference website. (Gala dinner 2 May 2024, 19:00 Uhr)
  3 May 2024. Hamburg, Germany,
  More information is available at the organisers website
• Pakistan International Disputes Weekend (PIDW)
  South Asia's premiere legal conference for 'reviewing, reflecting and reviving' the landscape for dispute resolution. The conference is organized annually in Pakistan by international construction law firm MK Consultus. Bringing together international dispute resolution experts, government representatives, serving members of Pakistan's judiciary, Legal 500 firms, international ADR Centres and global masters of the trade in South Asia's emerging economic corridor, PIDW has revitalized the ADR sector in Pakistan, contributing significantly to the discourse regarding reform.
  11 May 2024 - 12 May 2024. Karachi, Pakistan,
  More information is available at the organisers website
• 4th Edition Executive Course on International Arbitration - King's College London (Application deadline: 03 May 2024)
  [Application deadline: 03 May 2024] Join leading global arbitration experts for King’s College London’s Executive Course on International Arbitration, online, starting on 17 May 2024. Develop your skills and grow your network with this CPD accredited course. Learn the key elements of practice, from drafting effective arbitation agreements to enforcing arbitral awards around the globe.
  17 May 2024 - 21 June 2024. Online; Fridays (11:30 - 15:00 BST) over 6 weeks,
  More information is available at the organisers website
• Dispute Resolution in M&A Transactions - 7th edition
  International Conference for Promoting Arbitration - The biggest M&A conference in the region, a truly unique event. Who should attend: * Arbitrators; * Attorneys; * In-house counsel; * M&A legal and business advisors. More information about the program and topics to be announced, in the meantime, visit the conference website to see the archives of the 6th (2022) and 5th (2019) editions of the conference.
  23 May 2024 - 24 May 2024. Warsaw, Poland,
  More information is available at the organisers website
• International Arbitration Summer Institute - Center on International Commercial Arbitration (AU WCL)
  Taught by leading practitioners and arbitrators from around the world, the International Arbitration Summer Institute is an intense three-week certificate program that addresses foundational and practical aspects of international commercial arbitration. Networking activities such as special lectures, coffee hours, luncheons, and site visits to D.C. law firms and institutions provide participants with ample opportunities to network beyond the classroom setting. This Summer Institute is one of the annual events hosted by the Center on Int'l Commercial Arbitration. The Center is directed by Horacio A. Grigera Naón, a renowned independent international arbitrator and former secretary general of the Int'l Court of Arbitration of the Int'l Chamber of Commerce. The rest of the faculty of this Summer Institute is also very prominent. Participants may opt to stay in the American University dormitory at Cassell Hall.
  28 May 2024 - 13 June 2024. Washington, D.C.,
  More information is available at the organisers website

June 2024

• Baltic Arbitration Days (13th edition)
  The Baltic Arbitration Days is an international forum for arbitration practitioners and academics, which takes place every June in Riga and Jurmala. During two days of lectures and social functions, we discuss current issues of international commercial and investment arbitration. While Central- and Eastern Europe remains the focus of the conference, different guest countries or regions are designated each year, hosting speakers and participants from around the world. Topics: * Investigations & Enforcement; * Investment Arbitration Update; * Climate & Energy & Construction Arbitration; * Legaltech & IT in Arbitration.
  2 June 2024 - 3 June 2024. Riga and Jurmala,
  More information is available at the organisers website
• CanArbWeek 2024
  TOPICS: * ADRIC - Awards: Law and Practice; * SIAC - Demystifying the Scrutiny Process; * CPR Canada - In-House Counsel Wishlist: Dispute Boards; * CIArb Canada - Debate Series: Vavilov, Value, Venue; * Ciarb Canada Award for Distinguished Service; * ICC Canada - Navigating the Grey: Conflicts of Interest; * VanIAC - Ask us Anything: from Appointment to PO1; * WCCAS - Arbitrating Your Way to a Speedier Trial; * ICDR Canada - Debate on Proposed Rules Changes; * YCAP - Costs Report: DOs and DON’Ts in Cost Awards; * TCAS - Exploring the Psychology of Arbitration; * and more... Gala Welcome Reception (2 June 2024); Early Bird Tickets Until 1 May 2024.
  3 June 2024 - 4 June 2024. Toronto, Canada,
  More information is available at the organisers website
• Critical Developments in International Arbitration - 5th edition of the Bucharest Arbitration Days
  The theme of the BArD 2024 brings to our attention the recurrent concern with the legitimacy of international arbitration, as a suitable dispute resolution mechanism for commercial disputes. The 2021 Queen Mary University of London and White & Case Survey has highlighted the evolving nature of international arbitration, adapting to the challenges posed, among others by diversity, technology, environmental considerations and information security. BArD 2024 will discuss ethics and conflicts in int'l arbitration; the evolving relationship between arbitration and courts; the diversity in arbitration from the perspective of diversity of seats and arbitration institutions; the ongoing discussion on evidence and the impact of technology on it. With a focus on disputes involving foreign investments, BArD 2024 will tackle the critical issue of the regulatory space of States, in particular in the context of the transition to a clean energy and int'l commitments on climate change.
  6 June 2024 - 7 June 2024. Bucharest, Romania; Virtual,
  More information is available at the organisers website
• I Investment Forum
  This event aims to bring together key stakeholders (government officials, business leaders, legal professionals, and foreign investors) on a single platform to highlight significant legal aspects influencing business and investments in Ukraine. It includes an in-depth analysis of Ukraine's investment climate, dispelling common myths about conducting business in our country, preparing Ukrainian businesses for European Union integration, and focusing on recent legal improvements in sectors such as agriculture, extractive industries, energy, and defense. Identifying existing legal issues and presenting practical solutions is also a key focus.
  6 June 2024 - 7 June 2024. Kyiv, Ukraine; Online (Zoom),
  More information is available at the organisers website
• Arbitration and State: A Complex Symbiosis - XVIII International Congres CEIA
  Topics: * Presentation of the Report on the Inclusion of Disability in Arbitration (CEIA - CINDA); * The work of UNCITRAL Group III; * State and anti-process measures in arbitration; * State responsability for the denial of recognition and execution of arbitration agreements and awards; * The State as a police against corruption in arbitration; * LATAM 360°: Administrative activity as the object of the arbitration disputes; * Arbitration as a mechanism for resolving conflicts between States; * The cases of the year: procedural situations when the State is a party. The conference will have Spanish-English simultaneous translation.
  9 June 2024 - 11 June 2024. Madrid, Spain,
  More information is available at the organisers website
• Italian Arbitration Day: The Geography of International Arbitration
  The Italian Association for Arbitration and the Milan Chamber of Arbitration, with the support of several national and international organizations, join forces to organize the third Italian Arbitration Day ("IAD"). The IAD will explore the geography of arbitration, navigating the routes of international arbitration, exploring methods and characters of its actors. Stellar international practitioners will discuss the ever-changing map of international arbitration. Participants will be able to contribute ideas, experiences and anecdotes. PROGRAM: * KEYNOTE SPEECH: Lucio Caracciolo - Arbitration and Geopolitics: A Way to De-escalate International Crises? * Panel I - Quo Vadis International Arbitration? Of Parties, Arbitrators and Arbitral Institutions + Reverse Debate * A View from Our Partners: Unidroit * Panel II - International Conflicts and Economic Sanctions: What Role for International Arbitration? + Reverse Debate
  13 June 2024. Rome, Italy,
  More information is available at the organisers website
• Arbitration Academy 2024
  Applications for the 2024 session of the International Academy for Arbitration Law will be opened soon. The Arbitration Academy is designed to provide advanced courses in arbitration law to students, government officials and practitioners who have already a general knowledge of arbitration law. The Academy provides advanced Summer Courses in Paris to students and young practitioners interested in international arbitration. The Curriculum is conceived by international arbitration academics and practitioners to cover all aspects of international arbitration, and the Courses are taught by the most renowned experts in the fields of international commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration. A great opportunity to attend high-level courses and seminars on International Arbitration, and to learn from world-renowned professors and practitioners - don't miss out!
  17 June 2024 - 4 July 2024. Paris, France,
  More information is available at the organisers website or contact
• El arbitraje internacional en materia de construcción (AU WCL)
  El arbitraje comercial internacional constituye el mecanismo preferido para la solución de disputas en el mundo de los negocios. Un área en que el arbitraje internacional tiene frecuente aplicación es en disputas que emergen de proyectos de construcción. En América Latina el arbitraje de construcción también ha comenzado a ser muy relevante. Esta evolución ha generado una extensa demanda de profesionales altamente formados y especializados en esta materia. Por esto el Centro de Arbitraje Comercial Internacional de la AUWCL trabaja junto con la Comisión Interamericana de Arbitraje Comercial (CIAC) para ofrecer este Seminario Práctico en arbitraje de construcción en junio y julio de 2024. Este Seminario Práctico permite experimentar el desarrollo de un proceso arbitral en materia de construcción desde los inicios de la disputa y su tratamiento por la junta de resolución de disputas, pasando por la notificación de arbitraje, la práctica de la prueba, hasta la adopción del laudo. ...
  17 June 2024 - 12 July 2024. Washington, D.C.,
  More information is available at the organisers website
• London Summer Arbitration School (Application deadline 20 April 2024)
  The London Summer Arbitration School will feature an interactive five-day programme introducing participants not only to commercial arbitration, but also to less well-known types of arbitration such as maritime, construction and commodities arbitration. The participants will also engage in discussion of related career and business development opportunities with practitioners and representatives of institutions. Topics: * ad hoc arbitration; * maritime arbitration; * construction arbitration; * commodities arbitration; * commercial arbitration; * ethics in international arbitration; * banking & finance arbitration; * climate change arbitration; * outer space arbitration; * investor-state arbitration; * relationship between arbitral tribunals and domestic courts. It will also be possible to attend the school in the online format. Registration deadline: 20 April 2024.
  17 June 2024 - 21 June 2024. Online; London, United Kingdom,
  More information is available at the organisers website

July 2024

• Brunel Law School Summer Program on International Arbitration
  This Programme will cover "International Commercial Arbitration" (ICA) and "Investment Treaty Arbitration" (ITA) and will include esteemed arbitration scholars and practitioners such as Professor Kaj Hobér, Dr Kabir Duggal, Sir Bernard Rix, Dr Ylli Dautaj and others. ICA is essentially a private resolution forum between private parties (or States acting in a private capacity, jure gestionis), where the subject-matter of the dispute often stems from a "commercial" contract or undertaking of some sort. When studying ICA, we will largely focus on the process of arbitration and not on the subject matter. ITA, on the other hand, is a form of arbitration between foreign investors and host States regarding foreign direct investment (FDI). The subject-matter is arbitrated under public international law, more specifically international investment law. 10% early bird discount if booked by 30th April 2024.
  8 July 2024 - 13 July 2024. London, UK,
  More information is available at the organisers website
• Brunel Law School Summer Program on International Arbitration
  This Programme will cover "Int'l Commercial Arbitration" (ICA) and "Investment Treaty Arbitration" (ITA) and will include esteemed arbitration scholars and practitioners such as Professor Kaj Hobér, Dr Kabir Duggal, Sir Bernard Rix, Dr Ylli Dautaj and others.ICA is essentially a private resolution forum between private parties (or States acting in a private capacity, jure gestionis), where the subject-matter of the dispute often stems from a "commercial" contract or undertaking of some sort. When studying ICA, we will largely focus on the process of arbitration and not on the subject matter. ITA, on the other hand, is a form of arbitration between foreign investors and host States regarding foreign direct investment (FDI). The subject-matter is arbitrated under public int'l law, more specifically international investment law. Int'l investment law is a sub-specie of int'l economic law. Upon conclusion of the Summer Programme, all participants shall receive a Certificate of Attendance.
  8 July 2024 - 13 July 2024. London, UK,
  More information is available at the organisers website

October 2024

• International Law Weekend 2024 - Powerless law or law for the powerless? (Call for Panel Proposals deadline 15 April 2024)
  International law faces an existential threat as history unfolds at unprecedented speed worldwide. Indeed, international law and international institutions at times appear incapable of protecting vulnerable persons against war, disease, hunger, exploitation, climate change, and other human and natural catastrophes. Some people-both individually and collectively-are openly eschewing legal values and frameworks in order to pursue results through other means, including dangerous and destabilizing ones. Is international law, in fact, powerless or does it remain a source of power that vulnerable persons can utilize to protect and advance their rights and interests? This year's ILW is focused on engaged, interactive, and inclusive discussions about how international law can transcend perceptions and misperceptions of its powerlessness and fulfill its aspirations of balancing power through principles of justice, equality, and dignity. Call for Panel Proposals deadline 15 April 2024.
  24 October 2024 - 26 October 2024. New York City, USA,
  More information is available at the organisers website

Note: a list of prior events can be found here.