Upcoming Events
The Ciarb Singapore Annual Thought Leadership Lecture
24 June 2026 in Singapore, this keynote reviews how French legal thought and Professor Gaillard’s ideas have shaped arbitration’s evolution.
11th ICC Asia Pacific Conference on International Arbitration
The 11th edition of the annual ICC Asia Pacific Conference on International Arbitration is taking place in Singapore on 26 June 2026! Mark your calendars for this must-attend event in the Asia Pacific. Arbitrators, mediators, corporate counsel, lawyers and businesspeople from the region will come together for two days of networking and insights.
An ICC Institute Advanced Training will take place in Singapore on 25 June 2026.
AIJA16th Annual International Arbitration Conference 2026
This triple-conference brings together the International Arbitration Commission, Labour and Immigration Law Commission, and Insolvency Commission for a joint programme in Helsinki. The conference will explore the latest global developments at the intersection of arbitration, labour and immigration, and insolvency law, fostering cross-disciplinary learning and exchange.
The programme features commission-led tracks alongside joint sessions, offering participants both focused expertise and broader perspectives on how these areas of law interact in an international context.
11th ICC Asia Pacific Conference on International Arbitration
11th ICC Asia Pacific Arbitration Conference, Singapore, 26 June 2026-bringing legal and business leaders together for insights and networking.
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.
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.
SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi
SIAC Annual India Conference 2026 – Delhi on 25 July 2026: A premier event on international arbitration & dispute resolution.
4th ICC Malaysia Arbitration Day
Perth Arbitration Symposium 2026
SIAC 2026 Perth Symposium – ‘Dispute Resolution in Turbulent Times’
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.
[SC Week] Maxwell Challenge 2026
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.
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.
Thailand ADR Conference 2026
India ADR Week 2026
The India ADR Week 2026 will be held from 7th September 2026 to 11th September 2026, across three jurisdictions – Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi. Join us for a week of events revolving around the latest trends and issues in the international dispute resolution community.
TECHLAW FEST 2026
9–10 Sep 2026 — Join TechLaw.Fest in Singapore for insights on AI, law, and tech innovation, plus global networking opportunities.
