HKIAC Supporting Events

HKIAC is pleased to support the HKCGI 13th Biennial Corporate Governance Conference 2022. The Conference will be held on 23 September 2022 (Friday) at 9 a.m. (GMT+8) in a hybrid format with the main venue at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong.

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HKIAC is supporting the 2022 Summer/Fall Course on the CISG organized by China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) International Arbitration Institute, with the purpose of advancing CISG education and celebrating the upcoming application of the CISG to the Hong Kong SAR from 1 December 2022.

This course will be held online via Xiaoetong broadcasting channel (“小鹅通”) from 20 August 2022 to 6 November 2022 on Friday and/or weekends (course schedule is subject to change). It will cover the content of the CISG, including the scope of application of the CISG, interpretation principles, the formation of the international sales of goods contract, and remedies for breach of contract, etc. Distinguished professionals, including members of the CISG Advisory Council, will be invited to provide theoretical and practical approaches to applying the CISG.  

Eligible participants (e.g. students, CIETAC paneled arbitrator, etc.) may attend the Course free of charge. A Course fee (RMB3,000/HKD3,500) may apply otherwise to attend the courses and enjoy extra benefits, such as lecture recordings and assessment feedback.  

There is no registration deadline for this Course, and you are welcome to register any time! Before registration, please make sure you can use the Xiaoetong broadcasting channel (which requires logging in from WeChat). 

Registration is available at: https://wj.qq.com/s2/10594021/ac84/  

If you have further inquiries, please contact iaievents@cietac.org  

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Future of Technology in Arbitration 2022 (FOTA22) is the first ever global conference focused on bringing you the very latest in cutting-edge technologies that will transform arbitration as we know it today, tomorrow, and in the years to come.

FOTA22 will bring arbitration specialists and technology professionals together in a unique format. The newest and best legal technologies will be on display for demonstration and explanation for you to experience first-hand via the FOTA Showcase. Our panel of expert speakers will examine, explore and debate these technologies through an arbitration lens; considering their impact on alternative dispute resolution.

The conference will take place at the Institute of Engineering Technology in London on 16 September 2022, ahead of ICCA Edinburgh 2022. The first of its kind, this conference will follow ICCA around the world biennially in years to come, showcasing the most significant technology developments for arbitration as the decade progresses.

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With the theme “Strengthen Resilience, Empower Customers and Accelerate Sustainable Growth”, HKIB strives to provide a platform for the banking industry to get together and exchange new ideas and actionable insights to unleash these new growth opportunities and manage the impacts of the global uncertainties.

The Three Breakout Streams: The afternoon breakout sessions will also have deep-dive discussions on the business megatrends and geopolitical realities, the latest developments in technology development and operational transformation as well as issues around Regtech and regulatory compliance.

The Exhibition Zone: This is where delegates can check out the latest tools and gain specific insights into how emerging technologies might shape the future of banking.

Join 650+ of the banking industry’s most influential and elite professionals at Hong Kong’s premier annual banking event that is revered by banking professionals for more than a decade!

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The IBA Arb 40 Subcommittee is proud to launch a competition seeking to gather meaningful stories about our shared experiences in international arbitration and to publish them in a unique compendium. Participants are invited to submit stories that fall in one or more of the competition’s categories. Submissions about personal stories are welcome from as wide and diverse a participant pool as possible. Entries must be received by 11:59 pm EST on 30 September 2022 and should not exceed 750 words or contain confidential or privileged information. In the spirit of giving back to the international arbitration community, competition sponsors will make donations reflecting the submissions received, to be used to purchase arbitration-related books and resources to selected universities around the world.

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