27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day Conference: “New Horizons”: focusing on the influence of new technologies, sectors and geographies on the future of human living and the evolution of International Arbitration
28 Jan - 29 Jan 2026
Session information
Session two: New energies (green hydrogen, energy storage and the electrification of everything)
Thursday 29 January (1145 - 1300)
Description
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.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Niuscha Bassiri | ArbBoutique, Brussels, Belgium |
Speakers
| Heloisa Borges Bastos Esteves | EPE, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Richard Defontaine | GE Vernova, Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| Magdalena Konig | ADNOC Group, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Larry Shore | Selador Legal, London, England |