Events

Global Arbitration Review is pleased to announce a special two-day celebration in Vienna, marking the 50th anniversary of VIAC. On 2nd October, the VIAC 50 Conference sets the stage, followed by a Gala Dinner in the evening. Then, on 3rd October, GAR Live: Vienna 2025 returns, bringing together leading figures to discuss the latest in European arbitration—covering intellectual property, confidentiality, and the use of AI. Find out more here: https://events.globalarbitrationreview.com/Evkmlv?RefId=ARBWOM-SUPORG-MAINH 

Disputes tend to distract resources away from project delivery and exacerbate project delays and costs overruns. The stakes are heightened in the context of the 2032 Games, given the number of projects that will be undertaken at the same time, with immoveable deadlines, limited resources and intense public scrutiny. The Queensland government’s 2032 Delivery Plan includes 14 new and existing venue upgrades across the state. Major South East Queensland and regional transport infrastructure is also set to be upgraded as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan, at the same time as significant investment in hospitals, schools, housing and renewable energy. In this panel discussion, we will hear from distinguished guests including the Honourable Martin Daubney AM KC - mediator, barrister and former judge of the Queensland Supreme Court, and Kiri Parr - director of the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation and Erika Williams - independent arbitrator. Together, we will explore the challenges associated with avoiding and resolving disputes in the in the context of the 2032 Games and the innovations that can (and should) be made in construction litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution methods to address these challenges.

The International Arbitration Conference 2025: Revolutions and Solutions: Future Proofing Arbitration will take place in Sydney on 13 October 2025, kicking of Australian Arbitration Week 2025.  Proudly organised and hosted by the Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA), and co-hosted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Australia, this flagship event will bring together leading practitioners, academics and industry experts at the iconic Sofitel Sydney Wentworth ballroom. Registration open to all.   

Equal Representation in Arbitration (ERA) is passionate about championing diversity and inclusion in arbitration. The Pledge has and continues to provide essential support to women in arbitration. However, we know diversity goes far beyond gender alone. Today, the call for genuine inclusion is more urgent than ever, as recent global events threaten to undo the progress of past decades. Join us for a candid and thought-provoking panel as our speakers share their experiences of diversity in arbitration. We will reflect on gender diversity, but also open the conversation to cultural and ethnic diversity, age, socio-economic background, health, and LGBTQ+ equality.

While class actions are well-established in domestic litigation, their role in international arbitration, bothcommercial and investor-state, is still developing. This event will explore the procedural and legal complexities ofmass claims in arbitration, with a focus on recent high-profile cases. These include class action arbitration againsta crypto-currency platform at HKIAC, with hundreds of users seeking compensation for losses during a majortrading outage, Argentina’s experience with mass claims under investment treaties, and the bondholders actionsagainst Switzerland. Through these case studies, the event will examine the evolving mechanisms, challenges,and future of class actions in arbitration.

In today’s increasingly connected world, and with the exponential growth in artificial intelligence and cloud computing, data centres are fast becoming the most critical piece of infrastructure for the entire global economy. Resilient digital infrastructure relies on multiple parties, and the avenues for disputes are many, from construction challenges, substantial investment requirements, energy reliability, data protection, and the numerous operator, and occupier models. This is a complex and evolving legal and regulatory environment. In this context, is arbitration a realistic method for resolving disputes?

Join us during Australian Arbitration Week 2025 for a networking breakfast held by the Australian Network for Arbitrators and Tribunal Secretaries.

Maria Eugenia Ramirez will be moderating the session:  State-of-play of arbitration in Ibero and Latin America: what you need to know, at the 23rd edition of the ICC Miami Conference on International Arbitration to be held from 30 November – 2 December 2025.

Recognised as the leading event on arbitration and ADR for Latin America, the conference promises invaluable insights, featuring expert speakers and engaging discussions on the latest trends and developments in the field within the Latin American context. It will also offer exceptional networking opportunities for professionals involved in international dispute resolution.