The Young International Arbitration Group (YIAG) are organising a free interactive seminar on topical issues in international arbitration. The format will follow the YIAG’s traditional flagship Tylney Hall symposia, designed to be interactive and to provide an opportunity to share news and views on developments in the field of international commercial arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Delegates will be invited to submit topics for discussion in advance, and will be asked to introduce their questions on the day. The topics will then be open for debate under the guidance of the session’s co-chairs.
Format: In Person
Building Trust in ADR Institutions: Ensuring Finality in Arbitration Outcomes
International Arbitration: Effective Strategies in 2025
In an era of shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics, international arbitration is entering a new phase of strategic transformation. The session will focus on the development of arbitration centers within the BRICS+ region, legal interoperability, and the prospects for a unified arbitration framework. Experts will also discuss whether a return to European arbitration centers is likely as global economic ties are restored. Representatives of leading arbitration institutions in BRICS+ countries, international lawyers, and representatives of companies’ legal departments will discuss the most pressing issues of dispute resolution in arbitration institutions in the East and Asia.
RAA25 x RAA40 | Arbitration Debates & Drinks
This year’s RAA25 x RAA40* event will take a fresh, dynamic format – live debates on hot topics in international arbitration led by well-known practitioners:
- Should arbitration be more streamlined?
- Should oral advocacy in arbitration be more limited?
- Two sides. Sharp arguments. Thought-provoking exchanges. And an excellent chance to connect with colleagues and peers at the networking cocktail session after the debates.
- The debates will bring together Matthew Page (Partner at Habib Al Mulla and Partners), Yury Babichev (Partner at ALUMNI Partners), Eva Valter (Senior Associate at Pinna Goldberg) and Oleg Volodin (Partner and Founder at Resolut).
*RAA25 and RAA40 are parts of the Russian Arbitration Association. RAA25 inspires emerging professionals to learn and grow, while RAA40 connects practitioners and academics to share experience and drive the field forward.
Data centres – here today, here tomorrow. Navigating Disputes in Data Centre Projects: Key Issues and Emerging Trends
Data centres are experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by surging demand for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the rollout of 5G technologies. As the Middle East emerges as a key hub for data centre development, the sector faces a unique set of challenges, particularly in the management and resolution of disputes.
This event will provide an in-depth examination of the complexities inherent in data centre disputes. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the most prevalent sources of conflict, learn about proactive strategies for early identification and resolution, and explore the latest trends influencing dispute management in this dynamic and fast-evolving industry.
Africa Day at DAW: Arbitration & Africa’s Growth Sectors. Shaping the Future of Energy, Infrastructure, and Digital Transformation
There will be a keynote and three panels:
Fintech and Africa: Prospects for Growth and Potential Pitfalls
Renewables in Africa: What Does the Future Hold? Challenges and Opportunities
Data Centres: The New Frontier for Africa? Practical Considerations Shaping Sector Growth
Networking Breakfast Hosted by Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre TAHKEEM
Networking Breakfast Hosted by Sharjah Arbitration Centre “TAHKEEM”
Join us for an insightful and engaging Networking Breakfast hosted by the Sharjah International Commercial Arbitration Centre (TAHKEEM) — a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, legal professionals, and key stakeholders from across the arbitration and business communities.
This event provides an informal setting to foster meaningful dialogue, explore collaboration opportunities, and discuss the latest trends and developments in commercial arbitration. Attendees will gain valuable insights into TAHKEEM’s initiatives, services, and vision for advancing alternative dispute resolution both locally and internationally.
From Conflict to Resolution: Managing Disputes in Mega Infrastructure Projects
This networking lunch and panel discussion on Dispute Resolution in Mega Infrastructure Projects will bring together leading experts to share strategies for managing multi-stakeholder claims, maintaining complex programmes, and mitigating risks before they escalate. Designed for professionals in construction, law, and project management, this interactive session will provide real-world insights and proven approaches to safeguard budgets, optimize time, and strengthen stakeholder relationships on large-scale developments.
Construction: Project Management and Dispute Resolution
The event will welcome approximately 100 participants to a morning coffee, followed by a panel discussion titled Construction: Project Management and Dispute Resolution. The construction industry is inherently complex, involving high-value projects, multiple stakeholders, and intricate contractual frameworks. Effective project management is essential to preventing disputes, while timely and strategic dispute resolution helps ensure project continuity and protect commercial relationships.
This panel, held during Dubai Arbitration Week, will feature insights from seasoned construction lawyers, arbitrators, and project managers on the challenges and opportunities in today’s construction landscape. Attendees will gain practical takeaways on best practices, emerging trends, and innovative dispute resolution techniques shaping the industry in the MENA region and beyond.
Cross-Border Innovation: Structuring, Regulating, and Resolving Tech-Driven Deals Between the GCC and California
As the US, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE move forward with transformative bilateral technology and infrastructure partnerships–backed by over $600 billion in announced investments–companies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are poised to deepen engagement with Silicon Valley.
These tech-sector alliances are increasingly structured around AI infrastructure, sovereign partnerships, and access to advanced US chips, creating a new commercial and legal corridor between California and the Gulf. As such, Silicon Valley is becoming the commercial and legal hub for these deals. With most contracts governed by California law and calling for arbitration seated in San Francisco or Santa Clara, it is essential that GCC companies and investors understand the legal, regulatory, and dispute resolution landscape that underpins their partnerships with US tech and finance. Yet many GCC-based companies, investors, and counsel remain unfamiliar with the intersection of California’s legal, regulatory, and dispute resolution frameworks. Equally, California companies navigating investments in and with the GCC will develop fluency in local corporate structures, sovereign-linked investment vehicles, and legal systems that govern commercial partnerships.
This panel brings together voices from technology, venture capital, IP, and international arbitration to discuss what GCC companies, startups, investors, and legal counsel need to know when entering deals with US tech partners, particularly as artificial intelligence, fintech, green tech, semiconductors, and dual-use R&D drive cross-border collaboration. The conversation will also examine emerging risks that threaten deal execution and contract stability, including jurisdictional complexity, regulatory shifts, IP-considerations and sovereign counterparty concerns.