2026 ICC China Arbitration Day

9.00-9.20

Opening Remarks

Leadership of China Chamber of International Commerce
Dr. Donna Huang, Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR for North Asia, Shanghai

9.20-9.30

Welcome Remarks

Leadership of Sichuan Provincial Government

9.30-10.10

Fireside Chat

Claudia Salomon, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris

Cesar Pereira, President, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London

10.10-10.30

Keynote Speech

10.30-11.10

Tea Break

11.10-12.20

A Century of Change, A New Era of Rules: Inside the ICC Rules of Arbitration 2026 (Conducted in Chinese)

International commercial arbitration is undergoing a profound efficiency revolution. Effective from 1 June 2026, the new ICC Arbitration Rules will apply to all arbitration requests submitted on or after that date. The ICC has anchored the revision around three core objectives: efficiency, clarity, and usability. While preserving the inherent flexibility of ICC arbitration, the revisions aim to further streamline procedures, reduce delays and costs, and better serve the evolving needs of global business users. This session will decode the key amendments and assess their far‑reaching impact on international arbitration practice.

12.20-14.00

Lunch

14.00-15.10

In Times of Global Uncertainty: Are Chinese Companies Prepared for Cross-Border Project Disputes? (Conducted in Chinese)

As Chinese companies continue expanding into overseas infrastructure, energy and construction projects, they are increasingly encountering complex cross-border disputes arising from project delays, payment issues, geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes and enforcement challenges. This session will explore some of the key dispute trends emerging in international projects and discuss how companies can strengthen risk management, dispute resolution strategies and project protection throughout the lifecycle of overseas investments and construction activities.

15.10-16.20

From Rules to Practice: Strategic Use of Interim Measures and Emergency Arbitrators (Conducted in English)

Interim measures and emergency arbitrator procedures have become essential tools for loss mitigation and asset preservation in international arbitration. This session will combine rule‑based analysis with real‑world scenarios, focusing on the requirements for applying interim measures, enforcement practices, as well as procedural timelines and the enforceability of emergency arbitrator orders. It will dissect key practical challenges and explore strategic pathways for leveraging these tools in cross‑border dispute resolution.

16.20-17.00

Tea Break

17.00-17.50

Mock Session of the ICC International Court of Arbitration: Challenge of Arbitrators (Conducted in English)

Join members of the ICC Court and representatives of the ICC Secretariat in an interactive mock session chaired by ICC Court President, Claudia Salomon, contributing to the ICC Court's decision on challenge of arbitrators. The session will highlight how the ICC Court decides on the challenge of arbitrators.

17.50-18.00

Closing Remarks
Vera He, Deputy Director, ICC Arbitration and ADR for North Asia, Shanghai