BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Maxwell Chambers - ECPv6.2.8.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Maxwell Chambers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.maxwellchambers.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Maxwell Chambers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Singapore BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:+08 DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0700 TZOFFSETTO:+0700 TZNAME:+07 DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD TZID:Asia/Shanghai BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0800 TZOFFSETTO:+0800 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240110T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T070859 CREATED:20240110T065757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T070347Z UID:10000178-1704895200-1704906000@www.maxwellchambers.com SUMMARY:SCMA Perspectives Seminar 1/2024 DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maxwell Lectures with Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID | 28 August 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year\, we have the pleasure to host Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID\, at our Maxwell Lectures during Singapore Convention Week 2026.  Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. Don’t miss the chance to gain insights from Martina\, as she shares perspectives from the forefront of global investment law and the evolving international dispute resolution landscape. Seats are limited — so register early to be part of the conversation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q&A from the Lecture: \n \n \n \n Q1: What are the potential challenges in the future for issuing arbitral awards? Are there any changes in environment or technology that may mitigate or worsen these challenges? \nQ2: What aspects of arbitration are ready for AI? \nQ3: What do you think are the key issues that need to be considered when using technology? \nQ4: About diversity\, I notice that the ICC now has an almost 50/50 male/female mix. Is this too fast and too artificial? \nQ5: For operating with ICC arbitration\, since the publishing of the ICC arbitration rules 2021 in the year of 2021\, which part of the arbitration rules 2021 would ICC suggest multi-national companies\, future expert witnesses\, future party representatives and future arbitrators to pay attention to as per ICC’s observation so far? \nQ6: What would ICC like expert witnesses\, party representatives\, and arbitrators to do (and prepare themselves) in order to operate ICC arbitration in line with ICC’s vision?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the full recorded session below: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 28 August 2026 (Friday)\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.30pm – 8:00pm (GMT+8)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Organiser: Maxwell Chambers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Format: Hybrid (In-person at Maxwell Chambers)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW (First come\, First serve basis) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CategoryFee (SGD) \n \n \n \n \n YouTube Livestreaming TicketFreeZoom Webinar Ticket$30* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance Policy \n \n \n \n Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity\, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being absent from the activity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar\, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being away from the activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to https://www.silecpdcentre.sg for more information. Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Category: General \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earn 1 Public CPD Point \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n 1) Registration – Limited slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 2) Cancellations and refunds – Tickets are non-refundable\, but it is transferable to another individual\, just kindly inform us on their details for registration purposes. Ticket transfers may be arranged up to 3 days before the event.  3) Consent to data collection – You consent for Maxwell Chambers and their partners to collect\, use and disclose the personal data that you provide in this form for marketing purposes\, including adding you to their mailing list for industry updates. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on facebook\n \n \n \n Facebook \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on twitter\n \n \n \n Twitter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on linkedin\n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on whatsapp\n \n \n \n WhatsApp URL:https://www.scma.org.sg/events#new_tab LOCATION:Singapore CATEGORIES:Asia Pacific,Seminar,Singapore Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.maxwellchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SCMA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240110T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240110T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T070859 CREATED:20231204T010131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T070304Z UID:10000158-1704906000-1704913200@www.maxwellchambers.com SUMMARY:Conversation with Sir Bernard Eder and Minister Edwin Tong SC DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maxwell Lectures with Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID | 28 August 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year\, we have the pleasure to host Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID\, at our Maxwell Lectures during Singapore Convention Week 2026.  Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. Don’t miss the chance to gain insights from Martina\, as she shares perspectives from the forefront of global investment law and the evolving international dispute resolution landscape. Seats are limited — so register early to be part of the conversation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q&A from the Lecture: \n \n \n \n Q1: What are the potential challenges in the future for issuing arbitral awards? Are there any changes in environment or technology that may mitigate or worsen these challenges? \nQ2: What aspects of arbitration are ready for AI? \nQ3: What do you think are the key issues that need to be considered when using technology? \nQ4: About diversity\, I notice that the ICC now has an almost 50/50 male/female mix. Is this too fast and too artificial? \nQ5: For operating with ICC arbitration\, since the publishing of the ICC arbitration rules 2021 in the year of 2021\, which part of the arbitration rules 2021 would ICC suggest multi-national companies\, future expert witnesses\, future party representatives and future arbitrators to pay attention to as per ICC’s observation so far? \nQ6: What would ICC like expert witnesses\, party representatives\, and arbitrators to do (and prepare themselves) in order to operate ICC arbitration in line with ICC’s vision?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the full recorded session below: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 28 August 2026 (Friday)\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.30pm – 8:00pm (GMT+8)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Organiser: Maxwell Chambers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Format: Hybrid (In-person at Maxwell Chambers)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW (First come\, First serve basis) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CategoryFee (SGD) \n \n \n \n \n YouTube Livestreaming TicketFreeZoom Webinar Ticket$30* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance Policy \n \n \n \n Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity\, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being absent from the activity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar\, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being away from the activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to https://www.silecpdcentre.sg for more information. Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Category: General \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earn 1 Public CPD Point \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n 1) Registration – Limited slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 2) Cancellations and refunds – Tickets are non-refundable\, but it is transferable to another individual\, just kindly inform us on their details for registration purposes. Ticket transfers may be arranged up to 3 days before the event.  3) Consent to data collection – You consent for Maxwell Chambers and their partners to collect\, use and disclose the personal data that you provide in this form for marketing purposes\, including adding you to their mailing list for industry updates. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on facebook\n \n \n \n Facebook \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on twitter\n \n \n \n Twitter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on linkedin\n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on whatsapp\n \n \n \n WhatsApp URL:https://store.lawnet.com/conversation-with-sir-bernard-eder-and-minister-edwin-tong-sc.html#new_tab LOCATION:Singapore CATEGORIES:Asia Pacific,Seminar,Singapore Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.maxwellchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SAL.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240110T173000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240110T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T070859 CREATED:20231205T064017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T070331Z UID:10000062-1704907800-1704916800@www.maxwellchambers.com SUMMARY:CIArb Singapore Annual Thought Leadership Lecture DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maxwell Lectures with Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID | 28 August 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year\, we have the pleasure to host Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID\, at our Maxwell Lectures during Singapore Convention Week 2026.  Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. Don’t miss the chance to gain insights from Martina\, as she shares perspectives from the forefront of global investment law and the evolving international dispute resolution landscape. Seats are limited — so register early to be part of the conversation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q&A from the Lecture: \n \n \n \n Q1: What are the potential challenges in the future for issuing arbitral awards? Are there any changes in environment or technology that may mitigate or worsen these challenges? \nQ2: What aspects of arbitration are ready for AI? \nQ3: What do you think are the key issues that need to be considered when using technology? \nQ4: About diversity\, I notice that the ICC now has an almost 50/50 male/female mix. Is this too fast and too artificial? \nQ5: For operating with ICC arbitration\, since the publishing of the ICC arbitration rules 2021 in the year of 2021\, which part of the arbitration rules 2021 would ICC suggest multi-national companies\, future expert witnesses\, future party representatives and future arbitrators to pay attention to as per ICC’s observation so far? \nQ6: What would ICC like expert witnesses\, party representatives\, and arbitrators to do (and prepare themselves) in order to operate ICC arbitration in line with ICC’s vision?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the full recorded session below: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 28 August 2026 (Friday)\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.30pm – 8:00pm (GMT+8)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Organiser: Maxwell Chambers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Format: Hybrid (In-person at Maxwell Chambers)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW (First come\, First serve basis) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CategoryFee (SGD) \n \n \n \n \n YouTube Livestreaming TicketFreeZoom Webinar Ticket$30* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance Policy \n \n \n \n Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity\, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being absent from the activity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar\, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being away from the activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to https://www.silecpdcentre.sg for more information. Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Category: General \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earn 1 Public CPD Point \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n 1) Registration – Limited slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 2) Cancellations and refunds – Tickets are non-refundable\, but it is transferable to another individual\, just kindly inform us on their details for registration purposes. Ticket transfers may be arranged up to 3 days before the event.  3) Consent to data collection – You consent for Maxwell Chambers and their partners to collect\, use and disclose the personal data that you provide in this form for marketing purposes\, including adding you to their mailing list for industry updates. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on facebook\n \n \n \n Facebook \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on twitter\n \n \n \n Twitter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on linkedin\n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on whatsapp\n \n \n \n WhatsApp URL:https://www.maxwellchambers.com/event/ciarb-singapore-annual-thought-leadership-lecture/ LOCATION:Singapore CATEGORIES:Seminar,Singapore Events,Supported Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.maxwellchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/ciarb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh:20240117T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh:20240117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T070900 CREATED:20240104T074327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T074616Z UID:10000172-1705500000-1705510800@www.maxwellchambers.com SUMMARY:SIMC Seminar in Hanoi DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maxwell Lectures with Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID | 28 August 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year\, we have the pleasure to host Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID\, at our Maxwell Lectures during Singapore Convention Week 2026.  Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. Don’t miss the chance to gain insights from Martina\, as she shares perspectives from the forefront of global investment law and the evolving international dispute resolution landscape. Seats are limited — so register early to be part of the conversation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q&A from the Lecture: \n \n \n \n Q1: What are the potential challenges in the future for issuing arbitral awards? Are there any changes in environment or technology that may mitigate or worsen these challenges? \nQ2: What aspects of arbitration are ready for AI? \nQ3: What do you think are the key issues that need to be considered when using technology? \nQ4: About diversity\, I notice that the ICC now has an almost 50/50 male/female mix. Is this too fast and too artificial? \nQ5: For operating with ICC arbitration\, since the publishing of the ICC arbitration rules 2021 in the year of 2021\, which part of the arbitration rules 2021 would ICC suggest multi-national companies\, future expert witnesses\, future party representatives and future arbitrators to pay attention to as per ICC’s observation so far? \nQ6: What would ICC like expert witnesses\, party representatives\, and arbitrators to do (and prepare themselves) in order to operate ICC arbitration in line with ICC’s vision?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the full recorded session below: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 28 August 2026 (Friday)\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.30pm – 8:00pm (GMT+8)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Organiser: Maxwell Chambers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Format: Hybrid (In-person at Maxwell Chambers)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW (First come\, First serve basis) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CategoryFee (SGD) \n \n \n \n \n YouTube Livestreaming TicketFreeZoom Webinar Ticket$30* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance Policy \n \n \n \n Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity\, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being absent from the activity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar\, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being away from the activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to https://www.silecpdcentre.sg for more information. Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Category: General \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earn 1 Public CPD Point \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n 1) Registration – Limited slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 2) Cancellations and refunds – Tickets are non-refundable\, but it is transferable to another individual\, just kindly inform us on their details for registration purposes. Ticket transfers may be arranged up to 3 days before the event.  3) Consent to data collection – You consent for Maxwell Chambers and their partners to collect\, use and disclose the personal data that you provide in this form for marketing purposes\, including adding you to their mailing list for industry updates. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on facebook\n \n \n \n Facebook \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on twitter\n \n \n \n Twitter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on linkedin\n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on whatsapp\n \n \n \n WhatsApp URL:https://simc.glueup.com/event/94507/#new_tab LOCATION:Vietnam\, Viet Nam CATEGORIES:Asia Pacific,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.maxwellchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SIMC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh:20240119T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh:20240119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T070901 CREATED:20240104T074550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T074550Z UID:10000173-1705672800-1705683600@www.maxwellchambers.com SUMMARY:SIMC Seminar in Ho Chi Minh DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maxwell Lectures with Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID | 28 August 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year\, we have the pleasure to host Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID\, at our Maxwell Lectures during Singapore Convention Week 2026.  Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. Don’t miss the chance to gain insights from Martina\, as she shares perspectives from the forefront of global investment law and the evolving international dispute resolution landscape. Seats are limited — so register early to be part of the conversation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q&A from the Lecture: \n \n \n \n Q1: What are the potential challenges in the future for issuing arbitral awards? Are there any changes in environment or technology that may mitigate or worsen these challenges? \nQ2: What aspects of arbitration are ready for AI? \nQ3: What do you think are the key issues that need to be considered when using technology? \nQ4: About diversity\, I notice that the ICC now has an almost 50/50 male/female mix. Is this too fast and too artificial? \nQ5: For operating with ICC arbitration\, since the publishing of the ICC arbitration rules 2021 in the year of 2021\, which part of the arbitration rules 2021 would ICC suggest multi-national companies\, future expert witnesses\, future party representatives and future arbitrators to pay attention to as per ICC’s observation so far? \nQ6: What would ICC like expert witnesses\, party representatives\, and arbitrators to do (and prepare themselves) in order to operate ICC arbitration in line with ICC’s vision?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the full recorded session below: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 28 August 2026 (Friday)\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.30pm – 8:00pm (GMT+8)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Organiser: Maxwell Chambers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Format: Hybrid (In-person at Maxwell Chambers)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW (First come\, First serve basis) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CategoryFee (SGD) \n \n \n \n \n YouTube Livestreaming TicketFreeZoom Webinar Ticket$30* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance Policy \n \n \n \n Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity\, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being absent from the activity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar\, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being away from the activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to https://www.silecpdcentre.sg for more information. Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Category: General \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earn 1 Public CPD Point \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n 1) Registration – Limited slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 2) Cancellations and refunds – Tickets are non-refundable\, but it is transferable to another individual\, just kindly inform us on their details for registration purposes. Ticket transfers may be arranged up to 3 days before the event.  3) Consent to data collection – You consent for Maxwell Chambers and their partners to collect\, use and disclose the personal data that you provide in this form for marketing purposes\, including adding you to their mailing list for industry updates. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on facebook\n \n \n \n Facebook \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on twitter\n \n \n \n Twitter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on linkedin\n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on whatsapp\n \n \n \n WhatsApp URL:https://simc.glueup.com/event/94526/#new_tab LOCATION:Vietnam\, Viet Nam CATEGORIES:Asia Pacific,Seminar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.maxwellchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SIMC.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240124T163000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240124T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T070901 CREATED:20240104T053330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T053556Z UID:10000166-1706113800-1706126400@www.maxwellchambers.com SUMMARY:Let’s Bank on Arbitration … Why Not? DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maxwell Lectures with Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID | 28 August 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year\, we have the pleasure to host Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID\, at our Maxwell Lectures during Singapore Convention Week 2026.  Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. Don’t miss the chance to gain insights from Martina\, as she shares perspectives from the forefront of global investment law and the evolving international dispute resolution landscape. Seats are limited — so register early to be part of the conversation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q&A from the Lecture: \n \n \n \n Q1: What are the potential challenges in the future for issuing arbitral awards? Are there any changes in environment or technology that may mitigate or worsen these challenges? \nQ2: What aspects of arbitration are ready for AI? \nQ3: What do you think are the key issues that need to be considered when using technology? \nQ4: About diversity\, I notice that the ICC now has an almost 50/50 male/female mix. Is this too fast and too artificial? \nQ5: For operating with ICC arbitration\, since the publishing of the ICC arbitration rules 2021 in the year of 2021\, which part of the arbitration rules 2021 would ICC suggest multi-national companies\, future expert witnesses\, future party representatives and future arbitrators to pay attention to as per ICC’s observation so far? \nQ6: What would ICC like expert witnesses\, party representatives\, and arbitrators to do (and prepare themselves) in order to operate ICC arbitration in line with ICC’s vision?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the full recorded session below: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 28 August 2026 (Friday)\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.30pm – 8:00pm (GMT+8)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Organiser: Maxwell Chambers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Format: Hybrid (In-person at Maxwell Chambers)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW (First come\, First serve basis) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CategoryFee (SGD) \n \n \n \n \n YouTube Livestreaming TicketFreeZoom Webinar Ticket$30* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance Policy \n \n \n \n Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity\, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being absent from the activity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar\, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being away from the activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to https://www.silecpdcentre.sg for more information. Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Category: General \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earn 1 Public CPD Point \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n 1) Registration – Limited slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 2) Cancellations and refunds – Tickets are non-refundable\, but it is transferable to another individual\, just kindly inform us on their details for registration purposes. Ticket transfers may be arranged up to 3 days before the event.  3) Consent to data collection – You consent for Maxwell Chambers and their partners to collect\, use and disclose the personal data that you provide in this form for marketing purposes\, including adding you to their mailing list for industry updates. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on facebook\n \n \n \n Facebook \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on twitter\n \n \n \n Twitter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on linkedin\n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on whatsapp\n \n \n \n WhatsApp URL:https://2go.iccwbo.org/let-s-bank-on-arbitration-why-not.html#new_tab LOCATION:Singapore CATEGORIES:Asia Pacific,Seminar,Singapore Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.maxwellchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ICC-Dispute-Resolution-Services.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240125T094500 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240125T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T070902 CREATED:20240110T070109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T070341Z UID:10000179-1706175900-1706184000@www.maxwellchambers.com SUMMARY:SCMA Perspectives Seminar 2/2024 DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maxwell Lectures with Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID | 28 August 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year\, we have the pleasure to host Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID\, at our Maxwell Lectures during Singapore Convention Week 2026.  Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. Don’t miss the chance to gain insights from Martina\, as she shares perspectives from the forefront of global investment law and the evolving international dispute resolution landscape. Seats are limited — so register early to be part of the conversation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q&A from the Lecture: \n \n \n \n Q1: What are the potential challenges in the future for issuing arbitral awards? Are there any changes in environment or technology that may mitigate or worsen these challenges? \nQ2: What aspects of arbitration are ready for AI? \nQ3: What do you think are the key issues that need to be considered when using technology? \nQ4: About diversity\, I notice that the ICC now has an almost 50/50 male/female mix. Is this too fast and too artificial? \nQ5: For operating with ICC arbitration\, since the publishing of the ICC arbitration rules 2021 in the year of 2021\, which part of the arbitration rules 2021 would ICC suggest multi-national companies\, future expert witnesses\, future party representatives and future arbitrators to pay attention to as per ICC’s observation so far? \nQ6: What would ICC like expert witnesses\, party representatives\, and arbitrators to do (and prepare themselves) in order to operate ICC arbitration in line with ICC’s vision?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the full recorded session below: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 28 August 2026 (Friday)\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.30pm – 8:00pm (GMT+8)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Organiser: Maxwell Chambers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Format: Hybrid (In-person at Maxwell Chambers)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW (First come\, First serve basis) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CategoryFee (SGD) \n \n \n \n \n YouTube Livestreaming TicketFreeZoom Webinar Ticket$30* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance Policy \n \n \n \n Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity\, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being absent from the activity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar\, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being away from the activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to https://www.silecpdcentre.sg for more information. Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Category: General \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earn 1 Public CPD Point \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n 1) Registration – Limited slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 2) Cancellations and refunds – Tickets are non-refundable\, but it is transferable to another individual\, just kindly inform us on their details for registration purposes. Ticket transfers may be arranged up to 3 days before the event.  3) Consent to data collection – You consent for Maxwell Chambers and their partners to collect\, use and disclose the personal data that you provide in this form for marketing purposes\, including adding you to their mailing list for industry updates. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on facebook\n \n \n \n Facebook \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on twitter\n \n \n \n Twitter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on linkedin\n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on whatsapp\n \n \n \n WhatsApp URL:https://www.scma.org.sg/events#new_tab LOCATION:Singapore CATEGORIES:Asia Pacific,Seminar,Singapore Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.maxwellchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/SCMA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240125T140000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20240125T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T070902 CREATED:20240108T074630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T011343Z UID:10000177-1706191200-1706205600@www.maxwellchambers.com SUMMARY:SIAC-NYU School of Law Seminar DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maxwell Lectures with Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID | 28 August 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year\, we have the pleasure to host Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID\, at our Maxwell Lectures during Singapore Convention Week 2026.  Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. Don’t miss the chance to gain insights from Martina\, as she shares perspectives from the forefront of global investment law and the evolving international dispute resolution landscape. Seats are limited — so register early to be part of the conversation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q&A from the Lecture: \n \n \n \n Q1: What are the potential challenges in the future for issuing arbitral awards? Are there any changes in environment or technology that may mitigate or worsen these challenges? \nQ2: What aspects of arbitration are ready for AI? \nQ3: What do you think are the key issues that need to be considered when using technology? \nQ4: About diversity\, I notice that the ICC now has an almost 50/50 male/female mix. Is this too fast and too artificial? \nQ5: For operating with ICC arbitration\, since the publishing of the ICC arbitration rules 2021 in the year of 2021\, which part of the arbitration rules 2021 would ICC suggest multi-national companies\, future expert witnesses\, future party representatives and future arbitrators to pay attention to as per ICC’s observation so far? \nQ6: What would ICC like expert witnesses\, party representatives\, and arbitrators to do (and prepare themselves) in order to operate ICC arbitration in line with ICC’s vision?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the full recorded session below: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 28 August 2026 (Friday)\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.30pm – 8:00pm (GMT+8)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Organiser: Maxwell Chambers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Format: Hybrid (In-person at Maxwell Chambers)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW (First come\, First serve basis) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CategoryFee (SGD) \n \n \n \n \n YouTube Livestreaming TicketFreeZoom Webinar Ticket$30* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance Policy \n \n \n \n Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity\, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being absent from the activity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar\, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being away from the activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to https://www.silecpdcentre.sg for more information. Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Category: General \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earn 1 Public CPD Point \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n 1) Registration – Limited slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 2) Cancellations and refunds – Tickets are non-refundable\, but it is transferable to another individual\, just kindly inform us on their details for registration purposes. Ticket transfers may be arranged up to 3 days before the event.  3) Consent to data collection – You consent for Maxwell Chambers and their partners to collect\, use and disclose the personal data that you provide in this form for marketing purposes\, including adding you to their mailing list for industry updates. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on facebook\n \n \n \n Facebook \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on twitter\n \n \n \n Twitter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on linkedin\n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on whatsapp\n \n \n \n WhatsApp URL:https://www.maxwellchambers.com/event/siac-nyu-school-of-law-seminar-25-january-2024/ LOCATION:Singapore CATEGORIES:Asia Pacific,Seminar,Singapore Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.maxwellchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SIAC-Feature-Image-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240130T170000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240130T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T070902 CREATED:20240112T040852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T040852Z UID:10000183-1706634000-1706646600@www.maxwellchambers.com SUMMARY:SCL Annual Construction Law Update 2024 DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maxwell Lectures with Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID | 28 August 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year\, we have the pleasure to host Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID\, at our Maxwell Lectures during Singapore Convention Week 2026.  Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. Don’t miss the chance to gain insights from Martina\, as she shares perspectives from the forefront of global investment law and the evolving international dispute resolution landscape. Seats are limited — so register early to be part of the conversation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q&A from the Lecture: \n \n \n \n Q1: What are the potential challenges in the future for issuing arbitral awards? Are there any changes in environment or technology that may mitigate or worsen these challenges? \nQ2: What aspects of arbitration are ready for AI? \nQ3: What do you think are the key issues that need to be considered when using technology? \nQ4: About diversity\, I notice that the ICC now has an almost 50/50 male/female mix. Is this too fast and too artificial? \nQ5: For operating with ICC arbitration\, since the publishing of the ICC arbitration rules 2021 in the year of 2021\, which part of the arbitration rules 2021 would ICC suggest multi-national companies\, future expert witnesses\, future party representatives and future arbitrators to pay attention to as per ICC’s observation so far? \nQ6: What would ICC like expert witnesses\, party representatives\, and arbitrators to do (and prepare themselves) in order to operate ICC arbitration in line with ICC’s vision?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the full recorded session below: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 28 August 2026 (Friday)\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.30pm – 8:00pm (GMT+8)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Organiser: Maxwell Chambers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Format: Hybrid (In-person at Maxwell Chambers)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW (First come\, First serve basis) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CategoryFee (SGD) \n \n \n \n \n YouTube Livestreaming TicketFreeZoom Webinar Ticket$30* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance Policy \n \n \n \n Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity\, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being absent from the activity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar\, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being away from the activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to https://www.silecpdcentre.sg for more information. Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Category: General \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earn 1 Public CPD Point \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n 1) Registration – Limited slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 2) Cancellations and refunds – Tickets are non-refundable\, but it is transferable to another individual\, just kindly inform us on their details for registration purposes. Ticket transfers may be arranged up to 3 days before the event.  3) Consent to data collection – You consent for Maxwell Chambers and their partners to collect\, use and disclose the personal data that you provide in this form for marketing purposes\, including adding you to their mailing list for industry updates. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on facebook\n \n \n \n Facebook \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on twitter\n \n \n \n Twitter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on linkedin\n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on whatsapp\n \n \n \n WhatsApp URL:https://scl.org.sg/events-main/upcoming-events/icalrepeat.detail/2024/01/30/362/-/in-person-annual-construction-law-update-2024-30-january-2024-5pm-8-30pm-gmt-8.html#new_tab LOCATION:Singapore CATEGORIES:Asia Pacific,Seminar,Singapore Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.maxwellchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Society-of-Construction-Law.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240131T160000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Singapore:20240131T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T070902 CREATED:20240115T052235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T052235Z UID:10000185-1706716800-1706727600@www.maxwellchambers.com SUMMARY:Award enforcement in Hong Kong and Singapore\, and hurdles in the arbitration process DESCRIPTION:Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maxwell Lectures with Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID | 28 August 2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This year\, we have the pleasure to host Martina Polasek\, Secretary-General of ICSID\, at our Maxwell Lectures during Singapore Convention Week 2026.  Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. Don’t miss the chance to gain insights from Martina\, as she shares perspectives from the forefront of global investment law and the evolving international dispute resolution landscape. Seats are limited — so register early to be part of the conversation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Q&A from the Lecture: \n \n \n \n Q1: What are the potential challenges in the future for issuing arbitral awards? Are there any changes in environment or technology that may mitigate or worsen these challenges? \nQ2: What aspects of arbitration are ready for AI? \nQ3: What do you think are the key issues that need to be considered when using technology? \nQ4: About diversity\, I notice that the ICC now has an almost 50/50 male/female mix. Is this too fast and too artificial? \nQ5: For operating with ICC arbitration\, since the publishing of the ICC arbitration rules 2021 in the year of 2021\, which part of the arbitration rules 2021 would ICC suggest multi-national companies\, future expert witnesses\, future party representatives and future arbitrators to pay attention to as per ICC’s observation so far? \nQ6: What would ICC like expert witnesses\, party representatives\, and arbitrators to do (and prepare themselves) in order to operate ICC arbitration in line with ICC’s vision?  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the full recorded session below: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 28 August 2026 (Friday)\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n 5.30pm – 8:00pm (GMT+8)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Singapore\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Organiser: Maxwell Chambers\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Format: Hybrid (In-person at Maxwell Chambers)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER NOW (First come\, First serve basis) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n CategoryFee (SGD) \n \n \n \n \n YouTube Livestreaming TicketFreeZoom Webinar Ticket$30* \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Attendance Policy \n \n \n \n Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points are reminded that they must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For participants attending the face-to-face activity\, this includes signing in on arrival and signing out at the conclusion of the activity in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being absent from the activity for more than 15 minutes. For those participating via the webinar\, this includes logging in at the start of the webinar and logging out at the conclusion of the webinar in the manner required by the organiser\, and not being away from the activity for more than 15 minutes. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy will not be able to obtain CPD Points for attending the activity. Please refer to https://www.silecpdcentre.sg for more information. Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution Training Category: General \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Earn 1 Public CPD Point \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Terms & Conditions \n \n \n \n 1) Registration – Limited slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis. 2) Cancellations and refunds – Tickets are non-refundable\, but it is transferable to another individual\, just kindly inform us on their details for registration purposes. Ticket transfers may be arranged up to 3 days before the event.  3) Consent to data collection – You consent for Maxwell Chambers and their partners to collect\, use and disclose the personal data that you provide in this form for marketing purposes\, including adding you to their mailing list for industry updates. The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speaker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek \n \n \n \n Martina Polasek was appointed Secretary-General of ICSID in 2024. In this role\, she leads a diverse team of over 70 legal\, finance\, and information technology specialists at the world’s leading institution for resolving international investment disputes. As a Vice-President of the World Bank Group\, Ms. Polasek also works with the WBG’s senior management team to ensure the five institutions of the Bank – IBRD\, IDA\, IFC\, MIGA\, and ICSID\, work in concert to achieve the WBG’s vision and mission. With over 25 years of experience in the field of international investment law and dispute settlement\, Ms. Polasek frequently speaks and publishes on this exceptionally dynamic area of international law. Prior to assuming the role of Secretary-General\, Ms. Polasek served as Deputy-Secretary General and Team Leader/Senior Legal Counsel at ICSID. A dual Czech and Swedish citizen\, she is fluent in Czech\, Swedish\, French\, and English. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on facebook\n \n \n \n Facebook \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on twitter\n \n \n \n Twitter \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on linkedin\n \n \n \n LinkedIn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Share on whatsapp\n \n \n \n WhatsApp URL:https://2go.iccwbo.org/award-enforcement-in-hong-kong-and-singapore-and-hurdles-in-the-arbitration-process.html#new_tab LOCATION:Singapore CATEGORIES:Asia Pacific,Seminar,Singapore Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.maxwellchambers.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/ICC-Dispute-Resolution-Services.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR