Top networking events for arbitration lawyers in 2020

If you want to ensure your success as an arbitration lawyer, networking events are an excellent way to keep your knowledge up-to-date and to continue building your global network as you progress along your career path.

Here are 7 of the top networking events for arbitration lawyers in 2020 (ordered by date):

When? 23-24 January 2020

Where? Houston, USA

A joint initiative from the Institute for Transnational Arbitration (ITA), the Institute for Energy Law (IEL) and the ICC International Court of Arbitration, the 8th ITA-IEL-ICC Joint Conference on International Energy Arbitration will provide an annual review of the past year as well as a look into the year ahead in the arbitration of international disputes in the energy industry.

One of the most important annual events in the calendar for international arbitration in the energy sector, the conference will feature prominent speakers from around the globe and across the industry exploring key industry issues.

You can find out more about the event and register online to attend.

When? 12-13 March 2020

Where? Istanbul, Turkey

Presented by the IBA Arbitration Committee, IBA Arbitration Day 2020 will fall under the theme of Innovation 360: new and novel ideas for the practice of arbitration – critically tested.

The event will feature a series of panels, each presenting a new idea that challenges a key aspect in the current practice of international arbitration. Participants will have the opportunity to critically assess these ideas, as well as to network with arbitration practitioners from around the world.

You can find out more about the event and register online to attend.

3. Paris Arbitration Week 

When? 30 March-3 April 2020

Where? Paris, France

Based in what is arguably the world’s arbitration capital, Paris Arbitration Week brings together the international arbitration community for a week of academic debate and professional exchange.

With thousands of participants from around the world, PAW will feature over 35 official events over the course of the week, many of which are free to attend.

Paris Arbitration Week is a must-attend event.

 You can find out more about the event.

When? 7-9 May 2020; 11-13 September 2020

Where? Perthshire, Scotland; Hampshire, England

Coinciding with the ICCA 2020 Congress in Edinburgh, the spring 2020 LCIA & YIAG European Users’ Council Symposium will feature discussions on key issues related to international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.

The event aims to bring together established and young members of the international arbitration community and foster a robust, cross-generational conversation and debate. What’s unique about it? The famous “Tylney Hall format”, where questions (and answers) from the audience replace lengthy speaker presentations.

The autumn edition of the conference in September will return to Tylney Hall in Hampshire.

You can find out more about the event and waitlist to attend.

When? 10-13 May 2020

Where? Edinburgh, Scotland

Organised under the theme Arbitration’s Age of Enlightenment?, ICCA 2020 brings the international arbitration community together to acknowledge achievements, explore ideas and shape the future of international arbitration.

ICCA is a biennal event (the most recent edition was Sydney 2018) featuring prominent industry keynote speakers, as well as several networking opportunities.

You can find out more about the event and register online.

When? 7-10 September 2020

Where? London, UK

In its second year in 2020, LIDW aims to explore the future of international dispute resolution and celebrate the heritage of London as a world-leading centre for handling international disputes.

The event will feature a range of interactive sessions and networking events, drawing on the international experience of clients and colleagues and facilitating discussions on the future of dispute resolution in London and around the world.

London International Disputes Week takes place at Central Hall Westminster in London (pictured).

LIDW comes at a turning point for the UK legal sector, with London looking to establish its future role as a hub for dispute resolution in the post-Brexit environment.

You can find out more about the event.

When? 10 September 2020

Where? London, UK

Held in support of the Save the Children charity, the 6^th International Arbitration Charity Ball invites the international arbitration community to come together and enjoy a (really) memorable night out.

Attendees will have the opportunity to support a worthy cause, while meeting and networking with like-minded arbitration practitioners from around the world.

You can find out more about the event and book a table.

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