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
Description
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.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Amr Omran | Freshfields, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Conference Quality Officer, Arbitration Committee |
Speakers
| Shamala Devi Balasundaram | Chooi & Company, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Mapanza Nkwilimba | DLA Piper Middle East LLP, Doha, Qatar |
| Harman Singh | GHD, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Iryna Telychko | Etihad Rail, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |