We are delighted to invite you to the 19th ICC Türkiye Arbitration Day, which will be held on 14 November 2025 at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel and Conference Centre in Istanbul
The 2025 edition of the ICC Türkiye Arbitration Day will be hosted by M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and Chairman of the ICC Türkiye National Committee Board. The event is organized by ICC Türkiye National Committee and ICC Dispute Resolution Services, in cooperation with TOBB.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the world’s largest global business organization, representing over 45 million companies and more than 1 billion employees in over 170 countries, and holds Observer Status at the United Nations.
As one of the ICC’s most established national committees, ICC Türkiye National Committee organizes traditional arbitration conferences to share the expertise of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and to raise awareness about arbitration within the business community.
This year’s conference, the 19th edition, is expected to welcome expert arbitrators, legal advisors from the public and private sectors and chambers of commerce, members of the Court of Cassation, judges, lawyers, and academics.
(Türkiye Time Zone)
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09:30-10:00 |
Registration |
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10:00-10:45 |
Opening remarks
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10:45-11:00 |
INTRODUCTORY SESSION: Sharing 2024 Highlights of the ICC Court: An Overview Focusing on Türkiye and Europe
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11:00-11:15 |
Coffee break |
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11:15-12:45 |
Panel I – Evaluations on the Approach to International Arbitration in Turkish Judicial Precedents
Moderated by:
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12:45-14:15 |
Lunch |
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14:15-15:45 |
Panel II – The Truth About Disputes – How to Avoid Disputes in Cross-Border Transactions This panel will delve into the human and cultural dynamics behind cross-border business disputes, drawing on insights from the ICC–Jus Connect-McCann WorldGroup Truth Project. Through real-world examples and expert perspectives, speakers will explore how misunderstandings and misaligned expectations can escalate into legal conflicts—and how proactive communication and cultural awareness can help prevent them.
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15:45-16:00 |
Coffee break |
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16:00-17:30 |
Panel III – Res Judicata – How to Approach the Issue in International Arbitration This panel will explore the evolving role of res judicata in international arbitration, examining how tribunals across jurisdictions interpret and apply the principle. With perspectives from both civil and common law traditions, the discussion will address practical challenges, recent case law, and strategic considerations for counsel and arbitrators.
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17:30 |
Closing remarks
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HD. Judge Dr. Adem Aslan |
Member of the 3rd Civil Chamber, Court of Cassation, Ankara |
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Pedro Arcoverde |
Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Disputes, Airbus, Paris |
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Bennar Aydoğdu |
Founder, BennArb Law Firm; Co-Chair of ICC Türkiye Arbitration and ADR Commission, Bursa |
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HD. Judge Dr. Nevzat Boztaş |
Chair of 14th Civil Chamber, İstanbul Regional Court of Justice, İstanbul |
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Alexander Fessas |
Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
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M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu |
President of TOBB, Chair of ICC World Chambers Federation and Chair of the Board of ICC Türkiye National Committee |
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Zelda Hunter |
Partner, White & Case, Geneva |
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Mr. Mehmet Karlı |
Member of the ICC Court of Arbitration; Partner, Kabine Law Office, İstanbul |
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Ulrich Kopetzki, |
Acting Director for Europe, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
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Prof. Dr. Korkut Özkorkut |
Professor, Ankara University Faculty of Political Sciences, Ankara ; Co-Chair, ICC Türkiye Arbitration and ADR Commission |
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Flavio Ponzano |
Partner, ArbLit, Milan |
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Gideon Wilkins |
Executive Vice President Commercial Development, McCann Truth Group Project, London |
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Dr. Candan Yasan Tepetaş |
Assistant Professor, Bilgi University, İstanbul; Member, ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR |
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Aslı Yılmaz |
Managing Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Venue |
Hilton Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center |
| Registration information |
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| Registration fees |
ICC Türkiye Members : 83€ (4,000 TL) Non-members: 144€ (7,000 TL) PAYMENT METHOD: The registration fee must be deposited in the account number given below by specifying the participant’s name or participant’s company/organization name: Account Details: MTO Türkiye Milli Komitesi Türkiye İş Bankası, Akay Şubesi IBAN: TR10 0006 4000 0014 2010 3648 40 ***To secure your seat please do not forget to send the bank receipt to ICC Türkiye by e-mail. For more information contact ICC Türkiye: Tel: +90 312 219 4254 (55-56-57) E-mail: icc-tr@tobb.org.tr |
| Working language | English |
For further information, please contact:
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Banu Yilmaz |
Secretary General, ICC Türkiye |
icc-tr@tobb.org.tr |
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