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This event will gather the leading experts in the field of construction contract preparation and management, dispute avoidance and dispute resolution through available ADR tools and arbitration.
The aim of the conference is to provide participants with an update on the latest insights, trends and developments in construction project preparation, dispute management and dispute resolution, as well as an opportunity for networking.
An advanced workshop on cross examination technics will also take place during the event.
The conference will cover a range of topics including cross examination in construction disputes, ESG compliance during the preparation stage of infrastructure projects, construction contracts and administrative law in public procurement, the impact of technology and AI on construction, administration and adjustments of construction contracts, and strategies for dispute avoidance and resolution.
Who should attend?
Construction contracts and dispute practitioners:
- Engineers, contractors
- In-house lawyers
- Construction lawyers
- Adjudicators
- Arbitrators
- Experts, contract managers
- Financial institutions and Government entities involved in procurement.
The PDF version of the Conference preliminary programme is available here
(Dubrovnik Time Zone)
15:00 – 15:30 |
Registration and welcome coffee |
15:30 – 15:45 |
Welcome address by Conference host
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15:45 – 16:15 |
Introduction
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16:15 - 17:30 |
Working session: Cross examination in Construction Disputes
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17:30 – 17:50 |
Coffee break |
17:50 - 19:15 |
Working session: Cross examination in Construction Disputes (Continuation) |
19:15 - 19:30 |
Closing session and lessons learned |
19:30 - 21:00 |
Cocktail reception |
9:30 - 9:45 |
Welcome address by Conference host
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9:45 - 11:00 |
Panel Discussion 1: Infrastructure Projects Preparation Stage – ESG Compliance
Moderator:
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11:00 - 11:20 |
Coffee break |
11:20 - 12:35 |
Panel Discussion 2: Public Procurement – Construction Contracts and Administrative Law
Moderator:
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12:35 - 14:05 |
Lunch |
14:05 - 15:35 |
Panel Discussion 3: Technology and Construction – AI
Moderator:
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15:35 - 16:50 |
Panel Discussion 4: Construction Contracts Administration and Contract Adjustments
Moderator:
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16:50 - 17:10 |
Coffee break |
17:10 - 18:25 |
Panel Discussion 5: Dispute Avoidance and Dispute Resolution
Moderator:
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18:25 – 18:40 |
Closing remarks |
Aarta Alkarimi |
C.Arb, FCIArb, Founding Partner, Chrysalis LLP, Dubai |
Davor Babić |
Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, Zagreb |
Lydia Bier |
Legal Consultant, dr. L. Bier B.V., Vught |
Daryl Chew |
Partner, Three Crowns, Singapore |
Edward Corbett |
International Construction Adjudicator and Arbitrator; Consultant with International Construction team, Howard Kennedy, London |
Mirjana Čagalj |
Vice-President for Construction and Transport, Croatian Chamber of Economy, Zagreb |
Jasminka Čorda Truhar |
Partner, Hanžeković & Partners, Zagreb; President of the ICC Croatia Commission on Arbitration and ADR; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
Taner Dedezade |
Partner, Howard Kennedy LLP, London |
Shelly Ewald |
Partner, Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, Virginia |
Karen Gough |
Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers, London |
Charles Gourgaud |
Senior Director, Construction Solutions, FTI Consulting, Paris |
Christopher Johnston |
Managing Director, Construction Solutions, FTI Consulting, London |
Kai-Uwe Karl |
Global Chief Litigation Counsel, GE Renewable Energy, London |
Veronika Korom |
Professor, ESSEC Business School, Paris; Partner, PARAGON Advocacy, Vienna; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
Luka Krištović-Blažević |
Partner, Dispute Resolution – Head of ME Arbitration, Baker McKenzie LLP, Dubai |
Ulrich Kugler |
LL.M., Head of Legal Affairs and Insurances, Vice President, Andritz Hydro GmbH, Ravensburg |
Milan Lazić |
Senior Partner, Karanovic & Partners, Belgrade |
Enzo de Laurentiis |
International Consultant, Washington, D.C; Former World Bank's Chief Procurement Officer |
Crenguta Leaua |
Professor, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest; Member, ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR |
Alina Leoveanu |
Group Senior Counsel, Eviden International, Member, ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, Paris |
Aisha Nadar |
Senior Consultant, Advokatfirman Runeland AB, Stockholm; Vice Chair, ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR |
Karim Ihab Ramsis |
Partner, Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration, Zulficar & Partners Law Firm, Cairo |
Patrícia Rosário |
Of Counsel, Head of the International Arbitration department, JPAB Law Firm, Lisbon; Independent Arbitration Practitioner, Rosário Arbitration |
Marina Rožić |
Secretary General, Croatian Chamber of Economy, and ICC Croatia, Zagreb |
Christopher R. Seppälä |
Independent Arbitrator, Paris |
Hrvoje Sikirić |
Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, Zagreb; President of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, Croatian Chamber of Economy, Zagreb |
Patricia Shaughnessy |
Associate Professor, Stockholm University, Stockholm; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
Evgeny Smirnov |
Associate Director, Policy Advisor, EBRD, London |
Małgorzata Surdek-Janicka |
SURDEK ARBITRATION, Warsaw; Vice-President, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
Sophie Tkemaladze |
FCIArb, Founding Partner, Resolve, Tbilisi; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
Marijana Zvonar |
Lead Consultant, Exstructa, Zagreb |
Venue |
Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik Ul. Frana Supila 12 20000 Dubrovnik Croatia |
Travel and Accomodation |
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations. Preferential accommodation rates have been agreed at several hotels of the Adriatic Luxury Hotels Group: Hotel Excelsior Dubrovnik, Hotel Dubrovnik Palace, Hotel Kompas (valid until 27 August; and after that date depending on room availability). The list of hotels with special rates for participants and booking instructions will be provided to the participants in an email sent to the participant after they register. Contact person for inquiries regarding hotel accommodation: Tomislav Vuksanović, MICE Manager, Adriatic Luxury Hotels (tomislav.vuksanovic@alh.hr). Hotel page: https://www.adriaticluxuryhotels.com/hr/hotel-excelsior-dubrovnik/ |
Registration fees |
Early-Bird registration (until 27 August 2024)
Standard registration (from 28 August 2024)
10% discount for registering two or more participants from the same company
*Note: PDV/VAT rate in Croatia is 25%
The Registration Fee includes:
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Registration information |
When you click to register for the event above, you leave the ICC website and are re-directed to the event co-organizer website. Your personal information will be collected by the event co-organizer in accordance with its own privacy policy. Among other things, the privacy policy provides that the event co-organizer will share your personal data with ICC for the purpose of providing event services. Upon receipt of the registration, the participant will receive a confirmation of the registration with all the essential information related to accommodation. Note: Issuance of proforma invoices is not automated and registrations will be processed in the order they are received. Deadline for registration of participants: Wednesday, 2 October 2024. Deadline for payment of registration fee: Friday, 4 October 2024. |
Cancellation policy |
By registering, participants accept the Terms of registration and cancellation for trainings organized by ICC Croatia. Please note the registration becomes valid from the date of receipt and acceptance by ICC Croatia (every application is binding). Cancellation of participation is accepted only in writing. 50% of the registration fee will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing 15 days prior the event. Cancellations after this date are not refundable. If the participant has not paid the registration fee according to the proforma invoice, the registration fee will be charged in full via the invoice issued after the event. |
For more information, please contact:
Ana Marguerite Tomulić (For information regarding the organization of the conference and sponsorship opportunities) |
Independent Advisor |
+385 (0)1 4561 553 |
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Valentina Prevarek (For information regarding registration, invoices and cancellation policy) |
Expert Associate |
+385 (0)1 4561 668 |
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Tomislav Vuksanović (for information regarding hotel accommodation) |
MICE Manager, Adriatic Luxury Hotels |
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Numerous sponsorship opportunities are available for your company to sponsor the conference.
Sponsorship packages can be viewed here.
If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact us at icc@hgk.hr.