SIAC - ADGM Arbitration Conference
Welcome to the SIAC-ADGM Arbitration Conference 2023, a premier event in the field of international arbitration and dispute resolution. Jointly organized by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the Abu Dhabi Global Market Arbitration Centre (ADGMAC).
This conference brings together leading experts, practitioners, and scholars to explore the latest developments and emerging trends in the field. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in arbitration law and practice. We look forward to your participation in this informative and engaging event.
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Tuesday, 7 March 2023
Venue: Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) - Auditorium
Registration Starts: 8:30 AM

Event Agenda
Tuesday, 7 March 2023 | ADGM Auditorium
TIME
ACTIVITY
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Welcome Address
Linda Fitz-Alan - Registrar and Chief Executive, ADGM Courts
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM
Opening Address
Gloria Lim - CEO, SIAC
9:20 AM – 10:30 AM
Panel Session I
International Construction Arbitration – Global Developments and Trends
Arbitration has evolved to become the preferred choice of dispute resolution for international construction disputes. The growing popularity of international arbitration in the construction sector can be attributed to various factors and considerations. In this session, experts in the field will share their views on global developments and trends in international construction arbitration.
Moderator
Lara Hammoud - Senior Legal Counsel, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
Panellists
Anne Hoffmann - Independent Arbitrator, Hoffmann Arbitration LLC
Ian Dalley - Office Managing Partner, Dentons
James Abbott - Partner, Clifford Chance
Avinash Pradhan - Deputy Head, International Arbitration, Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Refreshment Break
10:50 AM – 12:00 PM
Panel Session II
Dialogue on the SIAC Rules Revision
The SIAC Rules revision process has been ongoing and is aimed at better serving the needs of businesses, financial institutions and governments that use SIAC. The upcoming seventh edition of the SIAC Rules will introduce state-of-the-art revisions to better cater to the evolving needs and profiles of SIAC users. In this session, SIAC will discuss the various proposals for reform and seek the international arbitration community’s feedback on what is desired in the upcoming set of SIAC rules.
Moderator
Kevin Nash - Registrar, SIAC
Panellists
Dmitry Dyakin - Member, SIAC Court of Arbitration, Partner, Rybalkin Gortsunyan & Partners
Thomas Snider - Member, SIAC Court of Arbitration, Head of Arbitration, Al Tamimi & Company
Kirsten O’Connell - Partner, Allen & Overy
Adrian Cole - Independent Arbitrator, Adrian Cole FZ LLE
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Networking Session