15 Jun 2023
Past Events
Domain Names and DNS: Comparative, Institutional Perspectives and Recent Developments in the DNS Governance
The set of rules that regulate the Domain Name System (DNS) forms a sprawling discipline, which involves different branches of law: public international law, private international law, comparative law, intellectual property law, competition law, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), etc. A number of issues arise in the context of the constantly changing DNS. A panel of experienced and renowned specialists will attempt to address some of the issues.Read more
Charting the New Frontiers of Intellectual Property Protection of Fashion Brands and Designs
Fashion is one of the world’s most important creative industries. It is estimated that the annual global fashion industry revenue has hit $ 1.2 trillion. In the context of the growing importance of the fashion industry, this conference seeks to explore the latest developments in intellectual property protection of fashion brands and designs with a focus on trademark law. It aims to bring together leading scholars and practitioners to share their perspectives on this rapidly developing area of legal practice.Read more
Taste of IP in China: Protecting IP from Vineyard to Bottle
Join HKIAC in our second wine event with a fictitious story of a successful Chinese wine seller who becomes the target of acquisition by a multinational company.Read more
The Legal Big Data Symposium
The Legal Big Data Symposium is a part of the initiative of Asia eDiscovery exchange, this is a 500 people event which will be held in Conrad Hotel on 29-30 April 2014.Read more
Pulling oneself up by one’s bootstraps: Jurisdictional challenges in international arbitration
The principle of party autonomy forms the cornerstone on which arbitration is based. The jurisdiction of an arbitral tribunal to decide a dispute between parties is derived from the agreement reached between those parties to refer the differences between them to arbitration. It is not uncommon for challenges to the jurisdiction of a tribunal to be brought, either during the arbitration itself or in the course of enforcement proceedings.Read more
CCL Talk on Rights Protection Mechanism for New gTLDs and the Use of ODR
Recently, Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Centre (ADNDRC) was appointed by ICANN as provider to resolve new gTLDs disputes under the Uniform Rapid Suspension System (URS) and Trademark - Post Delegation Dispute Resolution Policy (TM-PDDRP). This talk will introduce the relevant ICANN dispute resolution policies for new gTDs, with highlights on ADNDRC's practical experience in employing Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform to facilitate domain name dispute resolution proceedings.Read more
17th Annual IBA International Arbitration Day in Paris
HKIAC is proud to sponsor the 17th Annual IBA International Arbitration Day in Paris, to be held on Thursday, 13th – 14th February 2014. Following the IBA’s recent adoption of its Guidelines on Party Representation in International Arbitration, International standards of conduct amongst Counsel and during arbitration proceedings will be considered.Read more
Practical Approach to Resolving Disputes in the Construction Industry
Join HKIAC, CIArb (East Asia Branch) and HKIE (Civil Division and ADR Committee) in the 2nd PARDCI conference. This conference will look at the various dispute mechanisms, the strategy to implement them, current legislation and how engineers, quantity surveyors and architects should try as an industry to resolve any disputes within their own professional field. Sponsorship opportunities are now available.Read more
New Choices for Dispute Resolution in a Changing Global Market: An Introduction to Hong Kong arbitration and the HKIAC
Being informed about your dispute resolution options is an important way to mitigate risk in this growing relationship. In this seminar, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre’s (HKIAC) representative in Latin America, Kiran Sanghera, will provide an introduction to arbitration in Hong Kong and the HKIAC, its activities in your region and its suitability for Asia-Latin American commercial disputes.Read more
Rising Global Stars: Understanding the Asia-LatAm Trade Relationship
This seminar looks to identify the key players in this growing relationship and to provide insights on how best to strike a deal and mitigate risk with Chinese, Korean & Japanese counterparties in the energy and technology sectors. From deal to dispute our experienced speakers hope to provide an overview of the important points to note from both sides of the globe.Read more
Demystifying China’s State Run Businesses: Do you really know your 国企 from your 私企?!
This seminar looks to demystify dealings with Chinese state owned enterprises in international contract and dispute matters.Read more
Overview of ICANN Uniform Rapid Suspension System (URS) - A New Trademark Rights Protection Mechanism under New gTLDs
This talk will introduce both the procedural and substantial issues of URS proceedings, showcasing the ADNDRC Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform via which trademark rights holders can file their URS complaints and manage the dispute resolution proceedings.Read more
KOREA Night!
As part of the 2014 Annual Vis (East) Moot, join the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) for a night of complete Korean experience. To join the event, please RSVP at ksbyun@kcab.or.kr.Read more
AIJA International Arbitration Seminar
The two-day conference runs alongside AIJA's conference on banking fraud and regulatory investigations - two conferences for the price of one! Two networks for the price of one! Come from 27-29 March - this is your chance to become a key player in AIJA's network in the Far East and to discuss differing arbitration cultures with top-notch arbitration practitioners on the panels.Read more
10th Anniversary APRAG Conference
Ten years of APRAG is an important milestone in both the history of APRAG and international dispute resolution in the Asia Pacific Region. It is appropriate that we return to Australia, the birth place of APRAG, for this event which promises to be a most significant event in the International Arbitration calendar.Read more
HKIAC Industry Series: Financial Disputes - Derivatives in Asia
Join HKIAC as we continue to look at the current financial landscape in Asia and how arbitration can be best used to mitigate risk should disputes in this specialised area arise. Our finance experts will discuss the resolution of disputes involving derivatives and complex financial transactions in the international markets as well as the emerging markets.Read more
In-House Congress Middle East, Dubai 2014
The event will provide an excellent opportunity to meet with industry peers and thought leaders to discuss issues that are relevant to your role.Read more
Know your Contracts
This will be talk leading up to the conference on "Practical Approach to Resolving Disputes in the Construction Industry" to be held on Friday 11 April. The seminar will cover the basics of both consultancy and main contract conditions.Read more
Dubai International Arbitration Summit
Join HKIAC Managing Counsel, Ruth Stackpool-Moore at the Park Hyatt, Dubai at the second annual Dubai International Arbitration Summit on 25th February 2014, as she speaks on Arbitration in Asia, giving an overview of the region and recent updates.Read more
