events
Maxwell Lectures with Martina Polasek, Secretary-General of ICSID
We are pleased to host ICSID SG Martina Polasek at our Maxwell Lectures during Singapore Convention Week.
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.
SIAC Symposium 2026
SIAC Symposium 2026 | 24 August 2026 Leading arbitration experts discuss key trends and developments shaping international arbitration.
Singapore Convention Week 2026
The Singapore Convention Week (SC Week) is a premier event in Singapore dedicated to dispute resolution, encompassing arbitration, mediation, and litigation. It serves as a vital platform for thought leaders, practitioners, policymakers, and experts to explore emerging trends, tackle common challenges, discuss innovative approaches, and foster change.
Scheduled for August 24-28 2026, this year’s SC Week is organised by the Singapore Ministry of Law (MinLaw) in partnership with various organisations. The week promises an engaging agenda filled with keynote addresses, panel discussions, debates, workshops, lectures, networking opportunities, and site visits.
Perth Arbitration Symposium 2026
SIAC 2026 Perth Symposium – ‘Dispute Resolution in Turbulent Times’
GLA The Decennial Summit: 10th Global Arbitration & Litigation Conclave
Happening on 31 July 2026 in Hong Kong, the GLAX 10th Global Arbitration & Litigation Conclave is an invitation-only summit brings together industry leaders for discussion of the forces reshaping global disputes.
AIAC Arbitral Awards Under the Microscope
The AIAC is pleased to present Arbitral Awards Under the Microscope on 31 July 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This seminar will bring together leading arbitration practitioners to explore one of the most fundamental aspects of arbitral decision-making: the preparation of well-reasoned arbitral awards. Through a keynote address and an expert panel discussion, the programme will provide valuable insights into the importance of reasoned awards, practical approaches to award writing, and the evolving expectations of modern arbitration.
4th ICC Malaysia Arbitration Day
4th ICC Malaysia Arbitration Day
4th ICC Malaysia Arbitration Day 30 July 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Discuss AI, cross-border disputes, and key arbitration trends.
SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi
SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi on 25 July 2026: A premier event on international arbitration & dispute resolution.
BICAM Global ADR Horizons 2026
BICAM Global ADR Horizons is an international conference bringing together leading experts, practitioners, and thought leaders in alternative dispute resolution from around the world. The conference will explore emerging developments in arbitration, mediation, and conflict management, and foster dialogue on the future of ADR in Asia and beyond.
Japan International Arbitration Week 2026
Japan International Arbitration Week (JIAW) is a signature event in Japan, focusing on international arbitration and mediation held by the relevant organizations cooperatively, such as the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the Japan Association of Arbitrators (JAA), the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA) and Japan Federation of Bar Associations.
SIArb Webinar 2026 – “Third-Party Funding in Arbitration”
SIArb is pleased to present the next edition of its Regional Webinar series on “Third-Party Funding in Arbitration”. This session will explore the evolving role of third-party funding in international arbitration, covering funding structures, strategic considerations, regulatory developments, disclosure and conflict issues, as well as implications for security for costs and adverse costs. Featuring perspectives from funders, insurers and counsel, the webinar offers practical insights into navigating funded disputes effectively.
2026 ICC China Arbitration Day
[Ep 18] Maxwell Unplugged: Karen Chow & Lim Wei Lee
Maxwell Unplugged, a podcast series part of Maxwell En-Route, is a female-led podcast series to showcase, empower and support talent in the legal industry by featuring their takeaways and insights.
In this episode, we are joined by Karen Chow, Barrister, Arbitrator and Mediator at Bankside Singapore, in conversation with Lim Wei Lee, Head of Dispute Resolution at Harneys Singapore.
Karen and Wei Lee reflect on the career decisions that challenged their comfort zones and reshaped their perspectives on success, growth and resilience. Through an honest conversation, they explore embracing uncertainty, navigating self-doubt, and why meaningful personal and professional growth often begins by stepping into the unfamiliar.
CGA Roundtable Session: Carbon Data for Arbitration Institutions
Join the upcoming CGA Virtual Roundtable: Carbon Data for Arbitration Institutions and be part of the conversation on what carbon data can tell us about the environmental impact of arbitral proceedings.
As more institutions consider whether and how to measure emissions, this session offers a valuable opportunity to exchange perspectives, ask questions, and discuss practical challenges with peers. Designed to be interactive and discussion-driven, places are limited. We look forward to welcoming arbitration institutions and practitioners to the conversation.
