International Arbitration in geo-political and geo-economic volatile times

Schedule

Wed Jul 01 2026 at 08:30 am to 08:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP | London, EN

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Deep dive into how international arbitration navigates the ups and downs in today’s volatile geo-political and geo-economic times!
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Join Us for the 1st IFILA Annual Conference on International Arbitration in Geo-Political and Geo-Economic Volatile Times

Get ready for an insightful in-person event where we'll dive into the challenges and trends shaping international arbitration today. Perfect for anyone navigating the complexities of today's ever-shifting geo-political and geo-economic landscape. Let's explore how these factors impact dispute resolution and share strategies to stay ahead. Don't miss out on the chance to connect, learn, and discuss in a dynamic setting!



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Agenda

🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration and buffet breakfast sponsored by tbc
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome address by Dr. José Ángel Rueda García (Chairman Executive Board)
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Welcome address by Andrew Cannon (Partner, Global Co-Head Intern. Arb., HSFK)
🕑: 09:40 AM - 11:00 AM
Keynote: Sir Christopher Vajda KC (Monckton Chambers)
Host: Sir Christopher Vajda KC

Info: Sir Christopher Vajda KC was the UK judge at the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) between 2012 and 2020 (when Brexit occurred). While a judge at the CJEU he sat on a wide range of cases including in the field of aviation, banking, competition, energy, investor state treaties, pharmaceuticals, sanctions, state aid, and tax. He was President of a three judge Chamber on two occasions. He has been appointed to the Panel of Recognised International Market Experts in Finance (P.R.I.M.E), the UK Sports Resolutions panel, the Panel of arbitrators at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and to the panel of persons suitable for appointment as Chairpersons for Arbitrations to which the EU is a party. He has sat as an arbitrator in ICC, LCIA, sports, and ad hoc arbitrations.


🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee break sponsored by tbc
🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Panel 1 Reflections from North America and LATAM
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch break sponsored by tbc
🕑: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Panel 2 Reflections from Europe
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Coffee break sponsored by tbc
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
Panel 3 Reflections from Asia and Africa
🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Prize for the most popular article of the EILA Review in 2025
🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Closing by Prof. Nikos Lavranos (SG of IFILA)
🕑: 05:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Cocktails sponsored by Keidan Harrison
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