8th GLA Annual Arbitration & Litigation Summit Malaysia 2026

The 8th GLA Annual Arbitration & Litigation Summit Malaysia 2026 is a premier conference organized by the Global Legal Association (GLA), scheduled for January 22-23, 2026, at the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) in Kuala Lumpur. This two-day event aims to convene over 150 senior legal professionals, arbitration experts, and industry leaders from the Asia-Pacific region and beyond to discuss pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in arbitration, litigation, intellectual property, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Key topics to be covered include "Litigation & Arbitration 2030 – Shaping the Future," "Inside the Digital Courtroom – Tech-Driven Litigation," "Arbitration 4.0 – Reinventing Institutional Arbitration," "ADR in Commercial Contracts – Best Practices," "Navigating the Legal Fault Lines: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity in Contractual Disputes," "Third-Party Litigation Funding in Asia," "Litigation Strategies in the Age of AI & Automation," "The Future of International Arbitration – Opportunities & Challenges," "Maritime Arbitration: Charting the Course for Shipping & Trade Disputes," and "Cross-Jurisdictional Battles – Complex Litigation & Intellectual Property."

The summit will feature plenary sessions, panel discussions, solo presentations, and networking breaks, providing attendees with opportunities to engage with peers, share insights, and explore collaborative solutions. Notable speakers include Ybhg. Datuk Almalena Sharmila Johan, Chief Executive Officer of AIAC, among other distinguished legal professionals and industry experts.

This event is ideal for general counsels, chief legal officers, heads of intellectual property, litigation managers, arbitration professionals, risk and compliance officers, data privacy managers, legal attorneys, and law firm partners seeking to stay abreast of the latest developments and strategies in arbitration and litigation.