ICC YAAF: Arbitration in the Digital Era: Challenges and Opportunities in Disruptive Industries

Join us in Montevideo for the first of two events exploring the dynamic intersection between arbitration and technology! 

In this inaugural session, seasoned lawyers from top law firms and in-house counsel at leading FinTech, crypto, software and other disruptivecompanies will discuss the unique risks and challenges these innovative sectors face —and the critical role arbitration plays in resolving and preventing disputes. Get ready to leap into the future and hear from some of Latin America's foremost technology experts.

This ICC YAAF event will feature two engaging panels. The first will focus on Current Trends in Cryptocurrency, while the second will be an insightful roundtable on the Risks and Opportunities in Disruptive Industries. Each session will bring together young lawyers experienced indisruptive sectors, guided by a moderator who will lead an interactive and dynamic discussion. The event will conclude with a networking cocktail.

Key Topics:

• Trends in Web3 disputes, including blockchain, smart contracts, and crypto assets.
• Legal challenges posed by Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs).
• Risks and opportunities in disruptive industries and innovative business models.
• Advantages of arbitration and mediation in technology disputes, highlighting expertise, neutrality, and confidentiality.

Why Attend?

• Discover the latest trends in tech sector disputes and navigate the evolving landscape of technology law.
• Explore new opportunities within ICC YAAF.
• Network with specialized lawyers from prominent firms and in-house counsel in this cutting-edge sector.

Who should attend?

Open to those aged 40 and under, YAAF provides opportunities for individuals to gain knowledge, develop their skills and understand ICC’s arbitral procedure and other dispute resolution services.