Upcoming Events

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.

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.

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.

SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi on 25 July 2026: A premier event on international arbitration & dispute resolution.

4th ICC Malaysia Arbitration Day 30 July 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Discuss AI, cross-border disputes, and key arbitration trends.

SIAC 2026 Perth Symposium – ‘Dispute Resolution in Turbulent Times’

SIAC Symposium 2026 | 24 August 2026 Leading arbitration experts discuss key trends and developments shaping international arbitration.

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.

Singapore IP Week 2026 (26–27 Aug 2026): Connect with global IP leaders, innovators and businesses shaping the future of innovation.

IBA Asia Pacific Arbitration Group Symposium | 26 Aug 2026 | Explore key developments in international arbitration and dispute resolution.

Judges and arbitrators both resolve disputes, but how different are they really?

The discussion will span two broad themes. The first looks at case management: how proceedings are run differently in court versus arbitration, how practitioners from diverse legal and cultural backgrounds are navigated, and whether the spectre of due process paranoia in arbitration is something judges find themselves freed from when on the bench. The second turns to decision-making: how the role of judge versus arbitrator shapes the way decisions are reached and written, whether courts are more willing to deploy preliminary issues as a tool, and whether the pace of justice differs meaningfully between the two forums.

As part of Singapore Convention Week 2026, Maxwell Chambers will launch 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞, the first premier mediation moot competition in Singapore, designed to cultivate the next generation of dispute resolution leaders.

Reflecting Singapore’s commitment to mediation under the Singapore Convention on Mediation, the Maxwell Challenge will provide an international platform for students to develop advanced mediation skills. Unlike other international competitions, past and present, the Maxwell Challenge will be the first to mirror real-world mediation and the entire mediation process, from pre-client consultations and negotiations to the mediation itself and the delivery of outcomes that serve the interests of all parties.

The Judge and the Arbitrator: Same but Different Practical discussion on the differing roles of judges and arbitrators in dispute resolution.