Join us in the London for the 10th edition of the ICC YAAF Global Conference to share experiences, discuss hot topics in international arbitration, and enrich your global network.
Don’t miss this biennial conference: unique gathering of young arbitration and ADR practitioners from all over the world! Get involved in the kind of top level debates that are often reserved for the most experienced practitioners. Panels include representatives from all regions of the world, making the event a truly global conference.
Set in a prestigious setting, yet in a casual and fun atmosphere, participants will be given numerous opportunities to network and strengthen links within the young arbitration and ADR community and to interact with peers from all over the world. The programme includes an academic part as well as a social one.
Mark your calendar for the entire week as the ICC UK Annual Arbitration & ADR Conference will be taking place on 14 October 2026!
Who should attend?
Open to young dispute resolution practitioners aged 40 and under, ICC YAAF provides a range of opportunities for individuals to gain knowledge, develop skills, build networks and garner a better understanding of ICC’s Dispute Resolution Services.
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08:00 – 09:00 |
Registration and breakfast |
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09:00 – 09:20 |
Welcoming remarks from the Global Coordinating Committee
Handover of the ICC YAAF Representatives |
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09:20 – 09:50 |
Keynote speech
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09:50 – 10:45 |
Building the Ladder, Not Just Climbing It Since its establishment in 2008, ICC YAAF has been dedicated to creating opportunities for young practitioners to build connections, develop their careers, and engage with the global arbitration community. While benefiting from these opportunities remains important, the future of the profession depends on our collective ability to transform opportunity into impact.
Speakers:
Moderator:
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10:45 – 11:00 |
Coffee break |
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11:00-12:15 |
Roundtable: Arbitration and ADR World Tour This panel will take us on a tour of the current state of play of Arbitration and ADR around the world. We will delve into recent developments as well as recent landmark jurisprudence in the regions.
Speakers:
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12:15 – 12:30 |
Q&A session |
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12:30 – 12:45 |
Speed networking |
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12:45-15:00 |
Lunch break |
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15:00 – 16:30 |
Debating the Future: Two Oxford-Style Debates on International Arbitration This panel will feature two Oxford-style debates on pressing issues in international arbitration. This event will bring together experts from around the world to argue both sides of the motion, providing a dynamic and thought-provoking experience.
Debaters:
Moderator:
As multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses become standard in energy and infrastructure contracts, mediation, conciliation, and dispute boards are increasingly positioned as genuine alternatives — or necessary precursors — to arbitration rather than mere procedural formalities. The panel should debate their comparative value.
Debaters:
Moderator: Eugénie Caroit, Legal Specialist in International Organisation, São Paulo |
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16:30 – 18:00 |
Dispute Resolution All Stars: Global Edition
Team Captains:
Hosts:
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18:15 – 18:30 |
Concluding remarks |
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18:30 |
Cocktail |
- Aminatou Akobé, Associate, Trialys, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa 2024-2026, Brussels
- Dr. Shashwat Bajpai, Founder & Propietor, DRSB Law Chambers, ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia 2024-2026, Delhi
- Ramy Bassily, Partner, A.A.R.P.I. Lead Up, ICC YAAF Representative for Middle East 2026-2028, Paris
- Oliver Cojo, Partner, Arias SLP, ICC YAAF Rep for Europe and Central Asia 2026-2028, Madrid
- Emokiniovo Dafe-Akpedeye, Managing Partner, Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa 2026-2028, Abuja (Nigeria)
- Yaye Diabaté, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa 2024-2026, Paris
- Chloé de Jager, Managing Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons, ICC YAAF Representative for Africa 2021-2024, Glasgow
- Thea Elyssa Vega, Foreign Lawyer, Wong Partnership LLP, ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia 2026-2028. Singapore
- Jose Ricardo Feris, Squire Patton Boggs, Co-Chair ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (2012 – 2017), Paris
- Elena Fontanelli, International Arbitration Associate Lawyer, Bonelli Erede Lombardi Pappalardo Studio Legale, ICC YAAF Representative for Europe and Central Asia 2026-2028, Milan, Italy
- Laura Ghitti, Counsel, Sterlington, ICC YAAF Representative for Latin America 2024-2026, Sao Paulo
- Bin He, Partner/Arbitrator, Jin Mao Law Firm, ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia 2026-2028, Shanghai
- Amanda Jiménez Pintón, ICC YAAF Co-Chair; Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration
- Grace Jiang, Partner, Commerce & Finance Law Offices, ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia 2026-2028, Beijing
- Stella Leptourgou, ICC YAAF Co-Chair; Managing Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration
- Marily Paralika, Partner, International Arbitration, Fieldfisher, ICC YAAF Representative for Europe and Central Asia 2014-2017, Paris
- Eugénie Caroit, Legal Specialist in International Organisation, São Paulo
- Alegría Jijon, Director, Pérez Bustamante & Ponce (PBP), ICC YAAF Representative for Latin America 2026-2028, Quito
| Venue | Clyde & Co LLP The St Botolph Building 138 Houndsditch London EC3A 7AR United Kingdom |
| Registration |
£250 *Special rates available for students. Contact icc.yaaf@iccwbo.org |
| Travel and accommodation |
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations. We are able to dispatch visa invitation letters to support your visa application only after receipt of your registration and full payment of your registration fees. |
For further information, please contact:
ICC YAAF Global Coordinating Committee: icc.yaaf@iccwbo.org
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Sponsors
What is ICC YAAF ?
At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.
Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.