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A conference presented by the IBA Arbitration Committee
For In-House Counsel Only: We are pleased to announce a limited number of free Conference passes for in-house counsel. To apply, please email our Corporate Counsel Forum Liaison Officers, Jan-Michael Ahrens and Melissa Magliana, with your expression of interest at mmagliana@lalive.law. Please include your affiliation, role, industry and city of professional residence, and submit your expression of interest by 15 November 2025. We confirm that the passes will be transferrable within your organisation.
- The 27th IBA Arbitration Day in Abu Dhabi, titled “New Horizons,” will focus on new technologies, new types of disputes, the influence of new sectors and geographies (space, smart cities, green hydrogen!) on the evolution of International Arbitration, and how to stay abreast of these developments.
Topics include:
- From outer space to desert sands and under the sea
- New energies (green hydrogen, energy storage and the electrification of everything)
- A conversation with....
- Smart Cities
- Virtual assets
Important Dates
17
Dec
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17
Dec
Early bird deadline
Book by this date to receive early bird discounts.
14
Jan
Cancellation deadline
Cancellations are subject to an admin charge as stated in the conference programme. After this date, no refunds can be made.
16
Jan
Online registration deadline
Registration may still be possible after this date via the IBA office, but is subject to availability. Please contact confs@int-bar.org for further information.
16
Jan
Online amendment deadline
No further amendments can be made to your booking after this date. Please contact confs@int-bar.org for further information.
Online registrations received:
| On or before 17 December | Until 16 January | |
|---|---|---|
|
IBA member |
£830 | £920 |
|
Non-member* |
£1,010 | £1,100 |
|
Young lawyers (under 30 years) |
£620 | £1,100 |
|
Academics / judges (full-time) |
£620 | £1,100 |
|
Public lawyers |
£620 | £1,100 |
|
Corporate counsel** |
£745 | £1,100 |
After 16 January Registrations must be received in hard copy at the IBA office
Hard copy registration forms and fees received:
| On or before 17 December | After 17 December | |
|---|---|---|
|
IBA member |
£920 | £1,020 |
|
Non-member* |
£1,120 | £1,220 |
|
Young lawyers (under 30 years) |
£690 | £1,220 |
|
Academics / judges (full-time) |
£690 | £1,220 |
|
Public lawyers |
£690 | £1,220 |
|
Corporate counsel** |
£830 | £1,220 |
* By paying the non-member fee, we welcome you as a delegate member of the IBA for the year in which this conference is held, which entitles you to the following benefits:
- Password access to certain parts of the IBA website.
- Receipt of IBA E-news and access to online versions of IBA Global Insight.
- Pay the member rate
** A reduced rate is offered to IBA Corporate Group Members. Please register online to obtain a 25 per cent discount on the IBA Member fee
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Speaker opportunities
If you would like to be considered as a potential speaker at this specialist conference then please contact the relevant Chair/Co-Chairs in the IBA Arbitration Committee with your request; please send your bio together with information on your qualification and expertise on the topic.