HKIAC Supporting Events

With unprecedented disruptions arising from the pandemic, many countries and regions including Hong Kong are experiencing a rapid pace of change. Fortunately, with well-established legal infrastructure and financial system as well as direct access to the huge Mainland market and strong international connectivity, Hong Kong is able to thrive on change and remains resilient amidst unusual times. 

Please join The Law Society of Hong Kong’s Forum on “Doing Business in Hong Kong in a Rapidly Changing World”, which aims at facilitating insightful exchange of experiences and ideas on Hong Kong’s unique strengths and opportunities that can strengthen this city ’s status as a leading international legal and financial hub and a gateway to Mainland China for doing international businesses. 

For more details, please click here. 

The 7th annual Asia-Pacific Commercial Mediation Competition (APCMC) is co-hosted by the Australian Disputes Centre and the International Chamber of Commerce. The competition is being held online from 26 - 28 August 2023.

What is the APCMC?

The APCMC provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to develop their negotiation skills in a mock cross-border commercial mediation setting that reflects today’s increasingly complex international marketplace. The Competition attracts high-ranking students from across the Asia-Pacific and garners support from international ADR professionals, Bar Associations, law firms, businesses, and the diplomatic community. Please see full details about the competition on our website HERE.

APCMC 2023

The competition will be held online using Zoom Professional from 26-28 August 2023. The cultural appeal and convenience of the online format add another compelling reason for students and volunteers around the world to take part in APCMC 2023. 

For more details, please click here. 

Please join for the 20th Anniversary Conference of the ICAL program in Stockholm, Sweden on August 31 and September 1, 2023. 

This momentous event will feature a 1.5 day conference on the theme of “Evolution or Revolution: Have We Mastered International Arbitration or Do We Need a New Blueprint for the Future?”, a gala dinner, and other networking opportunities. 

Information and registration are available here.

Istanbul Arbitration Week is an international arbitration event hosted by the Energy Disputes Arbitration Center (EDAC) and consists of a series of events related to international investment, trade, and arbitration. This year, ISTAW2023 will be held between 2-6 October 2023.

ISTAW 2023’s panels will follow a dynamic format and foster an open discussion forum regarding the future of international arbitration. They will shed light on new arbitration techniques, focus on developments and evolving interpretations and views, and discuss the best practices for international arbitration in the new virtual reality.

For more details, please click here.