Conference programme

The New Energies panel will delve into the rapidly evolving trends shaping the sector, from the rise of green hydrogen to breakthroughs in energy storage technologies. Meanwhile, the surging demand for electricity is driving robust investment in upgrades, smart grid solutions, and cross-border energy networks. With investment and innovation comes complexity and disputes.  Our speakers will examine these trends, what we need to know, how we can anticipate points of friction and support the sector’s transition.

The Smart Cities panel will delve into the complex interplay between living, transportation, and energy infrastructure as cities embed the internet of everything into their core design. This is traditional infrastructure disputes on steroids, as lawyers adapt to the critical importance of interoperability, resilient systems, cybersecurity risks and new regulatory frameworks. As Smart Cities reimagine urban life, the challenge for dispute experts will be to anticipate, interpret, and resolve unprecedented, interconnected conflicts.

This fourth panel will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of disputes arising from virtual assets, including cryptocurrencies, blockchain innovations, and digital tokens. Our experts will analyze the latest trends driving growth and disputes in the fintech sector, and the main challenges faced by parties and arbitrators dealing with these issues, including the predictability of future asset values in these dynamic markets, and the impacts of an ever-changing regulatory landscape.