ICC DRS and ICC Japan are delighted to organize their annual ICC Tokyo Arbitration Day – an influential regional conference focused on Japan and related markets. The 4th edition will take place on 22 April 2026. During the week, a series of ICC arbitration and dispute resolution events and training will take place.
Join us to start the week with an ICC YAAF event, enjoy the main Conference and wrap up a fruitful week by putting your knowledge and wits to the test at the ICC Tokyo Arbitration Day Afterparty Quiz.
Stay look at what we have during the week for you:
- 22 April, 2026 ICC Tokyo Arbitration Day
- 21 April, ICC YAAF: Economic Sanctions and Arbitration
- 23-24 April, ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy (registration and selection process is closed)
- 23 April, ICC Tokyo Arbitration Day Afterparty quiz 2026
Objective/Who should attend?
- Practising lawyers;
- Corporate counsel;
- Arbitrators;
- Mediators;
- All practitioners who are interested in Japanese and Japanese-related markets.
21 April 2026: ICC YAAF: Economic Sanctions and Arbitration. Register
Programme:
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18:00-18:15 |
Registration |
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18:15-18:20 |
Opening remarks
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18:20-19:45 |
Panel discussion
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19:45-20:00 |
Networking |
(Tokyo Time Zone)
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8:30 – 9:00 |
Registration Master of Ceremony
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9:00 – 9:20 |
Opening Address
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9:20 – 9:30 |
Welcoming Remarks
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9:30 – 10:00 |
Keynote Speech
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10:00 – 10:30 |
Coffee break |
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10:30 – 11:50 |
Session 1: The Odyssey of arbitration and dispute resolution in the future: Space industry and Beyond The space industry is shifting from government-led projects to a private sector ecosystem with lunar exploration and satellite mega-constellations. This session explores dispute resolution guidance for the evolving space industry and beyond, examining the current state and challenges of space law, with insights from space law experts and active space business enterprises. This session will further examine the arbitration and dispute resolution in the other industries beyond space.
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11:50 – 12:20 |
ICC Dispute Resolution Library (DRL) x Jus AI: The Next Era of Arbitration Research
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12:20 – 13:20 |
Lunch Break |
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13:20 – 14:40 |
Session 2: Future of Japanese Business in ASEAN and MENA — Bridging Divides in the Age of Fragmentation Amid growing global fragmentation, Japanese businesses face complex challenges in ASEAN and MENA. This session addresses how geopolitical risks, price fluctuations and supply chain disruptions impact international contracts and dispute resolution strategies, exploring how international arbitration acts as a bridge for business continuity, the evolution of Japan as an arbitration seat and strategic use of ICC arbitration for risk hedging in these markets.
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14:40 – 16:00 |
Session 3: Expedited Procedure Provisions — Efficiency and Strategy in 2026 Since the introduction of ICC Expedited Procedure Provisions, efficiency has become a cornerstone of international arbitration. This session reviews the latest ICC statistical reports to analyze the strategic transformation of these procedures by 2026, adopting an interactive polling and quiz format for the audience to predict 10-year usage trends, with discussions on balancing procedural speed and due process, and tactical advantages of expedited paths for modern commercial disputes.
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16:00 – 16:20 |
Coffee Break |
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16:20 – 17:40 |
Session 4: Arbitration-Friendly Contract Drafting and Risk Hedging for Japanese Corporate Counsel Reflecting on the past 10 years of international arbitration, this session provides practical insights for Japanese corporate counsel on effective and ineffective contract drafting practices. It analyzes past mistakes and successful negotiation strategies, guiding on selecting appropriate arbitration seats and governing law, delving into practical drafting failures, the impact of negotiation fatigue on costly errors, and equipping practitioners with a traditional yet tech-aware approach to global business risk hedging, as well as the value of proven standard contract clauses over unusual modifications.
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17:40 – 17:50 |
Closing Remarks
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18:00 – 20:00 |
Cocktail Reception
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ICC Tokyo Arbitration Day Afterparty Quiz 2026
Wrap up a fruitful week by putting your knowledge and wits to the test at the ICC Tokyo Arbitration Day Afterparty Quiz. Tackle trivia questions ranging from arbitration know-how to Japanese pop culture, all while enjoying a fun evening of drinks, food and good company. Grab your team of four to six – individual participants are also welcomed. The winning team will take home attractive prizes and the ultimate reward: showing off your obscure knowledge.
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18:00 – 18:30 |
Registration and cocktails |
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18:30 - 18:40 |
Welcome remarks |
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18:40 – 20:30 |
Pub quiz |
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20:30 – 21:00 |
Prize presentation and cocktails
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Supporting Organizations: ICC Dispute Resolution Services, ICC Japan
Event organisers: Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, BRG, Clifford Chance
Prize Sponsor: Yulchon
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Nasser AL-ADBA |
Founder & Managing Director, Omani & Partners |
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Takashi HANZAWA |
General Manager, Legal Department. Toshiba |
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Annia HSU |
Foreign Law Counsel, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu |
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Hiro HAYASHI |
Senior Specialist (Space, Aviation and Aerospace), Space Business DevelopmentSection, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance |
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Donna HUANG |
Director, Arbitration and ADR, North Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
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Katsuya IGARASHI |
Director, Head of International Department, the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
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Aoi INOUE |
Partner, Anderson Mori & Tomotsune |
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Soichiro KOZUKA |
Professor, Gakushuin University, Tokyo, Japan; Leader, Japanese Government Cabinet Office Council |
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Satoshi KURATA |
Senior Advisor, JGC Holdings Corporation |
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Hisako MATSUDA |
Partner, Ohe bashi law firm |
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Sean MARRIOTT |
Partner, HFW |
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Kentaro MINATO |
Partner, Atsumi & Sakai |
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John RIBEIRO |
Senior Legal Counsel, INPEX Corporation |
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Rodolphe RUFFIE-FARRUGIA |
Partner, KL Gates |
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Claudia SALOMON |
President, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
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Mihoko SHINTANI |
Partner, TMI Associates |
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Michele SONEN |
Head of APAC, Jus Mundi |
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Louise STOUPE |
Head of Arbitration and Litigation Department, Tokyo, Morrison Foerster |
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Kaori SUGIMOTO |
Partner, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu |
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May TAI |
Independent Arbitrator, Vice-President, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
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Seri TAKAHASHI |
Partner, Mori Hamada |
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Hiroyuki TEZUKA |
Partner, Nishimura & Asahi |
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Yoshiyuki TSUTSUMI |
Assistant Vice-Minister of Justice, Japan |
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Harumichi UCHIDA |
Chair of ICC Japan Arbitration Committee; Partner TMI Associates, Tokyo |
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Elaine WONG |
Partner, Orrick |
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Shinsuke YAKURA |
Partner, White and Case |
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Anran ZHANG |
Deputy Director, Arbitration & ADR, North Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
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Xin ZHANG |
Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
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Venue |
21 April 2026: ICC YAAF: Economic Sanctions and Arbitration. Register 22 April 2026 2026 ICC Tokyo Arbitration Day:
23 April 2026 ICC Tokyo Arbitration Day Afterparty quiz 2026
Please note the registration for the side event on 23 April 2026 is https://forms.microsoft.com/r/XUHAMNK7nX. |
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| Anran Zhang | Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, North Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
+86 187 21500898 |
Anran.zhang@iccwbo.org |
Please contact ICC DRS North Asia at iccdrs-northasia@iccwbo.org for further information.
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BENEFITS |
Strategic Partner JPY 1,600K HT |
Networking Partner JPY 1200 K HT |
Branding Partner JPY 800K HT |
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Exclusive evening reception sponsor (as available) ** |
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Opportunity to sponsor a lunch (will be co-sponsored as available) ** |
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Participants list available in priority |
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Opportunity to provide Lanyards OR Notebooks & Pens OR Water Bottles OR Delegate Bags OR Mobile Charging Stations (as available)** |
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Opportunity to sponsor a coffee break (will be co-sponsored as available) ** |
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Exhibition space + exhibitor pass |
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Pre-event introduction to participants |
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Complimentary registration |
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Sponsor recognition on ICC arbitration social media channels |
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Use of the official event information |
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Maximum visibility with signage at the venue and on all digital materials |
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*All content to be approved by ICC
** Sponsor to bear all associated costs. Sponsors are welcomed to provide any environmental-friendly alternatives to share with the participants.
Notes: Sponsorship should be transferred to the ICC Japan Banking Account in Japanese Yen or in Euro if Japanese Yen is unavailable.
Tailor-made Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsors may have the opportunity to deliver supporting remarks, lunch remarks, or reception remarks during the Conference. Tailor-made packages are available to suit your firm’s needs, such as sponsoring only refreshment breaks, lunchtime symposia, or sponsoring branded items.
For example: Cocktail Reception Sponsorship
The cocktail will be branded with the sponsor’s logo, and the sponsor will be able to deliverremarks during the reception. The sponsors just need to pay directly to the hotel/cocktail partner as per actual costs, with a condition that the catering standard should be confirmed by the organizer.
How to Sponsor and be partnered with ICC Tokyo Arbitration Day
Please send an email indicating your willingness to sponsor the Conference with your organization/company logo and company biography to iccdrs-northasia@iccwbo.org .
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Strategic Partner
Networking Partner
Branding Partner
Refreshment Partner
Knowledge Partner
Supporters