HKIAC Supporting Events

Event

Uzbek Arbitration Week (UzAW)

Organiser

Tashkent International Arbitration Centre

Date

23–26 September 2025

Venue

Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Details

The 5th edition of the Uzbek Arbitration Week 2025 (UzAW) will take place from 23 to 26 September 2025 in Tashkent and is jointly organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Tashkent International Arbitration Centre (TIAC).

Uzbekistan continues to consolidate its position as a reliable arbitration seat. The adoption of the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration has marked a transformative milestone for the region, strengthening its legal infrastructure and reinforcing its position as a reliable arbitration seat. The latest TIAC statistics confirm this progress: as of January 2025, the caseload has tripled compared to January 2024, with 43 international cases registered, including a notable 25% in which both Parties were non-Uzbek entities. In 2024, TIAC was also nominated by Global Arbitration Review (GAR) for the prestigious "Best Innovation Award", recognizing the pioneering TIAC–HKIAC Cross-Institutional Rules of Arbitration.

For more details, please visit: https://www.uzbekarbitrationweek.com/

Event

12th East Africa International Arbitration Conference

Organiser

East Africa International Arbitration Conference

Date

25–26 September 2025

Venue

Abuja, Nigeria

Details

The 12th East Africa International Arbitration Conference (EAIAC) 2025 will take place in, Abuja, Nigeria between September 25 & 26 2025. This year’s theme, "Arbitrating in Times of Global Uncertainty and Race for Natural Resources," addresses the business risks and opportunities faced by multinationals and investors. It underscores the pressing need for robust, cross-border dispute resolution frameworks in volatile times.

EAIAC has become one of the largest international arbitration conferences in Africa, bringing together arbitration practitioners, private lawyers, government officials, academics and in-house counsel from across the continent to discuss arbitration. The theme this year is International Arbitration in Africa: Arbitrating in a New Age.

This year, EAIAC will convene in Abuja, Nigeria, marking its 12th edition. This is a significant milestone in West Africa, representing a bold step towards true continental integration. Nigeria stands at the nexus of international investment and dispute resolution, with several billions in annual oil and gas exports and an increasing volume of cross-border commercial activity. Nigeria has emerged as a prominent hub for arbitration-driven legal and commercial engagements. As international investment in Nigeria’s energy and natural resources sector expands, the critical role of arbitration in managing complex, cross-border disputes has become increasingly important.

For more details, please visit: https://www.eastafricaarbitration.com/

Event

HKIB Annual Banking Conference 2025

Organiser

The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers

Date

26 September 2025

Venue

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong

Details

Organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers (HKIB), the HKIB Annual Banking Conference 2025, will be held on 26 September 2025 (Friday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The HKIB Annual Banking Conference is a flagship event where banking executives in Hong Kong and the Greater China Region interact and exchange ideas, as well as acquire actionable industry foresights. Last year, with the support from more than 50 industry bodies, it attracted close to 800 bankers from over 200 banking and financial institutions from Hong Kong and Mainland China. With the theme "NextGen Banking – Adapting, Innovating, Thriving", this year's HKIB Annual Banking Conference will showcase how financial institutions can harness next-generation technologies and develop sustainable strategies for long-term success.

For more details, please visit: https://bankingconference.hkib.org/hkib2025/

Event

6th Arab Arbitration Conference

Organiser

International Academy for Mediation and Arbitration

Date

3-4 October 2025

Venue

Cairo, Egypt

Details

The 6th Arab Arbitration Conference will take place on 3-4 October 2025, at the Sofitel Nile Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, undet the theme: "Challenges and Solutions in Arab Arbitration Practice".

This year’s edition is set to bring together over 250 participants, 40+ distinguished speakers, and 15+ participating organizations. Over the years, the AAC has grown into one of the most prominent legal gatherings in the Arab region, providing a platform to explore key challenges and innovative solutions in arbitration practices. This year’s edition is proud to receive the support of leading international platforms in the arbitration field, including Global Arbitration Review (GAR), Jus Mundi and Istanbul Arbitration Centre (ISTAC), further enhancing the conference’s regional and global visibility.

For more details, please visit: https://iamaeg.net/ar/events/conferences/the-6th-arab-arbitration-conference

Event

Third Summit of the Asian Young Arbitration Practitioners

Organiser

Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC)

Date

6 October 2025

Venue

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Details

The 3rd Summit of the Asian Young Arbitration Practitioners will take place on 6 October 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The idea of the Summit is to bring together arbitration practitioners (under 45 y.o.) representing various regional and global groups to discuss the selected topics and network. The inaugural Summit was held in Hong Kong (2023), and the Second Edition of the Summit was held in Phnom Penh (2024). The new edition is scheduled to take place at the AIAC a day before the ASIA ADR Week 2025 as part of the Associated Events, allowing participants to join the ADR Week immediately after.

For more details on ASIA ADR Week 2025, please visit: https://www.aiac.world/Asia-ADR-Week-2025---Main-Asia-ADR-Week-2025

Event

São Paulo Arbitration Week 2025

Organiser

Arbitration and Mediation Centre of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce

Date

20-24 October 2025

Venue

São Paulo, Brazil

Details

The 8th edition of the São Paulo Arbitration Week (SPAW) will take place from 20 to 24 October 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil- organised by the Arbitration and Mediation Centre of the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (CAM-CCBC).

SPAW is a collaborative event conceived as an organized calendar for law firms, universities, associations and institutions to promote events in a productive environment in benefit of the development of ADRs. The event is an opportunity for the ever-growing arbitration community in Sao Paulo to discuss pressing issues and to exchange experiences with foreign practitioners. Sao Paulo has experienced an unprecedented growth in ADRs. Friendly Courts, state-of-the-art infrastructure and a demanding market forged Sao Paulo as a natural hub for International Arbitration. Therefore, and considering the wide range of events happening in October connected to the subject, SPAWs role is to facilitate and gather all the information concerning these events. An opportunity such as the Sao Paulo Arbitration Week could not be missed.

For more details, please visit: https://www.sparbitrationweek.com.br/

Event

14th Asia-Pacific ADR Conference, Seoul ADR Festival 2025

Organiser

KCAB International

Date

27-31 October 2025

Venue

Seoul, Korea

Details

The 14th Asia-Pacific ADR Conference, co-hosted by KCAB INTERNATIONAL, UNCITRAL, the ICC International Court of Arbitration, and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea is scheduled to take place in Seoul on 29th October and will feature keynote speeches and discussions by globally recognized leaders in the field of international arbitration.

The Seoul ADR Festival (SAF) was first launched in 2015 under the support of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) and since then it has grown into an internationally recognized ADR event. Composed of various sessions addressing the process of dispute resolution from diverse perspectives, Seoul ADR Festival provides a platform for legal professionals, academics, and users to gather and exchange ideas on how to accommodate better the growing demand for ADR services and develop dispute resolution practices around the world.

For more details, please visit: https://www.seouladrfestival.com/

Event

Think Business, Think Hong Kong

Organiser

Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Date

27 November 2025

Venue

Milan, Italy

Details

"Think Business, Think Hong Kong" campaign will be staged in Milan, Italy, on 27 November 2025. It will comprise a full day symposium bringing together business leaders from Italy and Hong Kong to discuss the latest developments and opportunities in the new economy in Asia, including key topics such as Hong Kong’s role in fostering financial synergies, partnership in innovation and technology, and collaboration in the creative industries with Italy.

"Think Business, Think Hong Kong" is a signature promotion organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) in overseas markets to showcase Hong Kong as a robust and dynamic business and innovation hub facilitating global businesses to capture new demands worldwide and realise business opportunities. Given the strong business ties between Italy and Hong Kong many Italian companies have been leveraging the Hong Kong platform for their business growth.

For more details, please visit: https://thinkbusinessthinkhk.com/2025-milan/symposium/en/index.html

Event

Hong Kong Legal Week 2025

Organiser

Department of Justice

Date

1-5 December 2025

Venue

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong

Details

The Hong Kong Legal Week 2025 ("HKLW2025"), organised by the Department of Justice ("DoJ"), will be held from 1 to 5 December 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It will bring together thought leaders, practitioners, academics and government representatives to address a series of important regional and international legal and dispute resolution issues. These include international legal cooperation, mediation, arbitration, opportunities in the Guangdong - Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as well as maintaining and advancing Hong Kong’s rule of law.

For more details, please visit: https://www.legalhub.gov.hk/events_detail.php?a=854&v=hong-kong-legal-week-2025#