2020 Virtual Arbitration Conference

The 2020 International Arbitration Conference, titled "Bridging the Distance: Arbitration in the New Normal," was organized by the Australian Centre of International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Australia (CIArb Australia). This virtual conference took place on October 12, 2020, bringing together eminent speakers from 15 global locations in eight stimulating virtual sessions.

Key topics covered during the conference included advocacy in the virtual environment, technology as an enabler in international arbitration, the future of investor-state dispute resolution, and enhancing efficiencies in the arbitral process. Sessions also addressed mega projects in the new normal and the impact of third-party funding on international arbitration.

The conference featured a welcome address from the Honourable Chief Justice Bathurst AC and a keynote address from the Honourable Justice Stephen Gageler. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with expert practitioners and thought leaders from around the globe, fostering valuable networking opportunities and discussions on the evolving landscape of arbitration.

This event was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, arbitrators, and stakeholders involved in international arbitration, offering insights into adapting practices to the challenges and opportunities presented by the new normal.