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    27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day Conference

    Events 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day Conference

    Abu Dhabi has been selected by the International Bar Association (IBA) as the host city for the 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day Conference.

    New Horizons: focusing on the influence of new technologies, sectors and geographies on the future of human living and the evolution of International Arbitration.   

    ADGM Dispute Resolution Hearing Centre (DRHC) will be supporting the conference and looks forward to welcoming renowned arbitration experts, leading legal practitioners, and key industry stakeholders from around the world for this flagship event in the global dispute resolution calendar.

    Register to attend the main IBA conference here.

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    28 - 30 Jan, 2026 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Abu Dhabi
    Agenda Time (Day 1) - 28 Jan 2026 Session & Location Details 07:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Session: Mangrove Kayaking
    Location: Abu Dhabi

    Organised by ADGM DRHC for all IBA delegates. Registration details to follow

    07:00 AM – 11:00 AM

    Session: Equal Representation in Arbitration event organised with the support of CIArb UAE Branch  
    Location: ADGM DRHC  

    Equal Representation in Arbitration morning panel breakfast focused on the promotion of women arbitrators, organised with the support of the CIArb UAE Branch  

    09:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Session: In-House Counsel Group of the IBA Arbitration Committee breakfast
    Location: TBC

    09:00 AM – 12:30 PM

    Session: IBA ARB40 Symposium
    Location: ADGM Auditorium  

    A symposium presented by the Arb40 Subcommittee of the IBA Arbitration Committee

    12:30 PM – 02:00 PM

    Session: “Welcome to Abu Dhabi” Lunch
    Location: ADGM Atrium

    Organised by ADGM DRHC for all IBA delegates. Registration details to follow

    02:00 PM – 04:00 PM

    Session: arbitrateAD Forum
    Location: ADGM Auditorium

    Organised by arbitrateAD and ADGM DRHC for all IBA delegates. Registration details to follow

    04:30 PM – 06:30 PM

    Session: IBA Arbitration Committee Town Hall  
    Location: ADGM DRHC

    Organised by IBA

    08:30 PM – 09:30 PM

    Session: IBA Speakers Dinner
    Location: TBC

    Invitation Only

    07:00 PM – 10:00 PM

    Session: IBA Welcome Reception
    Location: Glo, Rosewood Hotel, ADGM

    Organised by IBA

    Time (Day 2) - 29 Jan 2026 Session & Location Details 07:00 AM – 06:00 PM

    Session: 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day Conference
    Location: Rosewood Hotel, ADGM

    Under the theme of “New Horizons” the IBA Conference will focus on new and evolving issues of interest to the International Arbitration community

    To register visit: https://www.ibanet.org/conference-details/CONF2693  

    08:15 AM - 09:15 AM

    Session: Mediation Breakfast  
    Location: ADGM DRHC

    Organised by IBA

    07:00 PM – 09:00 PM

    Session: ADGM Hosted Networking Dinner 
    Location: Saadiyat Beach Club

    Organised by ADGM DRHC for all IBA delegates. Transport to be provided from Rosewood Hotel, ADGM, to dinner venue. Registration details to follow

    09:00 PM – Late

    Session: Law Rocks, Abu Dhabi
    Location: Saadiyat Beach Club

    Organised by Law Rocks, supported by ADGM DRHC. Registration details to follow.

    Time (Day 3) - 30 Jan 2026 Session & Location Details 06:30 AM – 09:30 PM

    Session: Sunrise Cycle
    Location: Al Hudayriat Island, Abu Dhabi

    Organised by Arbitra. Registration details to follow.

    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Session: Officers’ Meeting    
    Location: ADGM DRHC 

    Organised by IBA

    08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

    Session: Cultural Tours
    Location: Abu Dhabi

    Organised by ADGM DRHC for all IBA delegates. Registration details to follow.

    TBC

    Session: Officers’ Retreat
    Location: TBC

    Organised by Morgan Lewis

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    Guests attending the 27th Annual IBA Arbitration Day Conference can benefit from preferential rates at the hotels listed below. To explore hotel options and make a reservation, please refer to the recommended hotel guide here.  

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