PAST EVENTS

The 8th GLA Annual Arbitration & Litigation Summit Malaysia 2026 will take place on 22–23 January 2026 at the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC), with AIAC as Strategic Partner. The summit will bring together leading practitioners, in-house counsel, arbitrators, and industry experts to examine developments shaping arbitration and litigation, including digital courts, AI, third-party funding, and cross-border disputes.

The 2026 Annual Construction Law Update, presented by SCL (Singapore), will feature expert insight into recent developments in construction law in Singapore and England. The seminar will include presentations by Toh Chen Han and Adrian Hughes KC, followed by a networking dinner and drinks.

Join us for the 14th edition of the Joint Energy Conference presented by the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA), the Institute for Energy Law (IEL) (both subsidiaries of the Center for American and International Law (CAIL)) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Court of Arbitration.

This 1½-day ITA-IEL-ICC Joint Conference is presented annually in Houston. It traditionally includes a year-in-review analysis of key developments in international energy arbitration practice during the preceding year, panels and debates concerning these developments, a Young Arbitrators Roundtable and a variety of social networking activities.

Singapore and London are leading arbitral seats, and parties often stipulate either jurisdiction as the “seat of arbitration” even in cases that have no connection to Singapore or London.

At the start of a brand new year, this seminar will offer participants an opportunity to take a deep dive into the key developments in international arbitration in Singapore and the United Kingdom in 2025. In the course of this seminar, the lecturers will review noteworthy court decisions on arbitration emanating from the Singapore and English courts in 2025, as well as conduct a comparative analysis of the current issues and emerging trends from these two jurisdictions.

In this #10QuestionsWithMaxwell interview, we feature Ashwita Ambast, Senior Legal Counsel & Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Representative in Singapore.

SIAC-Ciarb Debate 2026 | 14 January 2026 Join us at the SIAC-Ciarb Debate this year as our speakers debate whether reliance on national ethical rules governing counsel conduct is sufficient to regulate the conduct of counsel engaged in the practice of international arbitration

Debate Motion: This House believes that reliance on national ethical rules governing counsel conduct is sufficient to regulate the conduct of counsel engaged in the
practice of international arbitration

The Swiss Arbitration Summit brings together global experts and professionals to explore the latest developments in arbitration. Now in its third year, the 2026 edition will be hosted at the Intercontinental Hotel in Geneva, offering a platform for insightful discussions, networking and thought leadership that will shape the future of dispute resolution. As part of the experience, attendees can also enjoy a weekend in the Swiss Alps, filled with fun, networking, and outdoor activities – an informal extension of the summit to foster connections in a relaxed, scenic setting.

Join us as the authors of the Guide, Mr Ng Jern-Fei KC (Duxton Hill Chambers), Mr Paul Tan (One Essex Court) and Ms Una Khng (Helmsman LLC) explain the guide, with a discussion thereafter moderated by the Honourable Justice Valerie Thean. We welcome questions on the Guide, which will be addressed during the fireside chat.

The Accelerated Route to Fellowship course is designed to provide a fast-track route to Ciarb’s Fellowship through the International Arbitration Pathway.

GAR Live: Women in Arbitration is back for 2025 – bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever. Join a powerhouse line-up of leading women in international arbitration for a day of sharp insights, real conversations, and meaningful connections.

From arbitrators to in-house counsel, this is your chance to hear fresh perspectives on the sector’s hottest topics, engage in dynamic panel debates, and expand your network with peers who are shaping the future of arbitration.

Join us in December and be part of the conversation driving change.

The 23rd edition of the ICC Miami Conference on International Arbitration is back on 30 November – 2 December 2025!

SIAC Academy Annual Lecture 2025

Watch this space for the upcoming SIAC Annual India Conference 2025!