International Arbitration Day
1 Jun 08:30 - 18:30
LIDW opens with the International Arbitration Day, delivering a day of fascinating keynotes and hot-topic panel discussions, reflecting London's place as a leading centre for international arbitration.
On behalf of LIDW, three organisations will once again host the International Arbitration Day "Hub" in 2026: 3 Verulam Buildings (at Inner Temple), Debevoise & Plimpton, and Gibson Dunn. The three Hub venues are located in close proximity to each other, allowing delegates to move easily between them.
A summary of the agenda for the day can be found below. Delegates should register for each session they plan to attend. More information on the sessions and speakers will be added in due course.
The International Arbitration Day is one part of LIDW's arbitration offering. Look out for arbitration topics at both the LIDW Main Conference and Member-Hosted events.
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Start |
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher |
Debevoise & Plimpton |
3 Verulam Buildings (hosting at The Inner Temple) |
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0830 |
Networking Breakfast - each venue |
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0900 |
Keynote address Karyl Nairn KC, Arbitration Chambers |
Keynote address Toby Landau KC, Duxton Hill Chambers |
Keynote address The Rt. Hon Lord Neuberger of Abbotsury, One Essex Court |
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0930 |
What Makes a Leading Arbitral Seat? A Comparative View |
Energy Arbitrations in a Changing World |
Due Process Challenges: Is Arbitration Getting Worse or Are Courts Getting More Activist? |
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1100 |
Break |
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1130 |
Rebalancing the Scales: Investment Treaty Arbitration in a Shifting Geopolitical Order |
Challenges to Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in a Global Context |
Reimagining Arbitration: Three Bold Ideas |
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1300 |
Lunch (Please note the networking lunch is for delegates who have registered to International Arbitration Day sessions. A separate reservation is required.) |
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1430 |
The Human Fight Back in Arbitration: Why AI Doesn’t Have All the Answers |
The Art and Science of Arbitrator Selection |
What's Around the Corner? Horizon Scanning for the Next Disputes Waves |
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1600 |
Break |
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1630 |
Dealing with a Recalcitrant Party: From Proceedings to Enforcement – Lessons from the Extractive Sector |
Persuasion, Procedure and Tactics: Ask the Arbitrators What You’ve Always Wanted to Know |
Arbitrating Defence Sector Disputes: Confidentiality, Sovereignty, and Strategy |
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1800 - 1830 |
Close and networking drinks (reservation is required). LIDW's Opening Reception (separate ticketed event) starts at 1900. |
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Mon 0108:30 - 11:00
Spaces: 120 (30 remaining)
Keynote followed by panel discussion on 'Energy arbitrations in a changing world'
Mon 0108:30 - 11:00
Spaces: 120 (97 remaining)
Keynote followed by panel discussion on 'Due process challenges: Is arbitration getting worse or are courts getting more activist?'
Mon 0111:30 - 13:00
Spaces: 120 (65 remaining)
Panel session: 'Rebalancing the scales: Investment treaty arbitration in a shifting geopolitical order'
Mon 0111:30 - 13:00
Spaces: 120 (47 remaining)
Panel session: 'Challenges to recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards in a global context'
Mon 0111:30 - 13:00
Spaces: 120 (86 remaining)
Panel session: 'Reimagining arbitration: Three bold ideas'
Mon 0114:30 - 16:00
Spaces: 120 (85 remaining)
Panel session: 'The human fight back in arbitration: Why AI doesn't have all the answers'
Mon 0114:30 - 16:00
Spaces: 120 (81 remaining)
Panel session: 'The art and science of arbitrator selection'
Mon 0114:30 - 16:00
Spaces: 120 (43 remaining)
Panel session: 'What's around the corner? Horizon scanning for the next disputes waves'
Mon 0116:30 - 18:00
Spaces: 120 (72 remaining)
Panel session: 'Dealing with a recalcitrant party: From proceedings to enforcement – Lessons from the extractive sector'
Mon 0116:30 - 18:00
Spaces: 120 (71 remaining)