EVENTS: Seminars and Conferences
The Australian Arbitration Option
ACICA Forum India 2012
27 February, Mumbai and 29 February, New Delhi
With the opening of the Sydney-based Australian International Disputes Centre (AIDC), Australia is well placed to meet the growing demand for first-rate, cost effective arbitration services in the Asia Pacific. With the support of the Australian Government, the Australian Government Attorney-General's Department and the AIDC, ACICA will be addressing Indian national and foreign companies involved in international trade, the potential for Australia as a place for international arbitration, providing as it does a neutral seat with a modern international arbitration law, supportive judiciary and purpose built facilities for those involved in international arbitration. Read more
12th DRBF International Conference
The Benefits of Dispute Boards to Major Projects
Proactive Dispute Resolution
3 – 5 May 2012
Dockside Convention Centre Sydney - Australia
In the last two decades, Dispute Boards (DBs) have emerged as a highly effective means of avoiding and resolving disputes in major construction and commercial projects as well as improving outcomes in terms of delivery time and out-turn cost. The 12th DRBF International Conference will focus on the innovation of DBs and the experience and lessons learnt by DB practitioners operating across a number of different cultures and legal systems from around the world. Hosted for the first time in Sydney and organised by the Australasian Chapter of the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation, the conference will bring together speakers and delegates from across Australia, Europe, North and South America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.An optional one day training program prior to the conference will introduce those interested in becoming involved with DBs (Owners, contract drafters, potential DB panel members) to the mechanics and subtleties of the DB concepts and processes. Read more
6 June, Shanghai and 7 June, Beijing
For multinational companies and global industry groups, the use of international arbitration in cross border deals is an integral part of good business practice. Australia is well placed to meet the growing demand for first-rate, cost-effective arbitration services in the Asia Pacific region. This forum will showcase to Chinese national and foreign companies involved in international trade, the potential for Australia as a neutral place for international arbitration, providing as it does a seat with a modern international arbitration law, supportive judiciary and purpose built facilities for those involved in international arbitration. Read more
ICCA 2012 Singapore 10 - 13 June 2012
ICCA 2012 Singapore - world’s biggest arbitration congress convenes industry’s thought leaders, practitioners, corporate counsels and government officials. Held at Sands Expo & Convention Center, Singapore, it runs from 10-13 June 2012 with 60+ international speakers, cutting-edge agenda, 1000+ international delegates plus business networking social events! For Registration and enquiries visit http://www.iccasingapore2012.org/site/
