
Join us in London once again for the ICC UK Annual Arbitration and ADR Conference!
This year’s theme, “Dispute Resolution in a Geopolitical World”, reflects the profound transformation of the disputes landscape globally and across regions. Heightened trade tensions, economic fragmentation, sanctions regimes, technological competition, armed conflict, and shifting geopolitical dynamics are reshaping cross-border commerce. These developments are not only increasing the volume and complexity of disputes but are also testing the resilience, neutrality, and enforceability of arbitration and ADR mechanisms, particularly where conflict disrupts contracts, supply chains, and the rule of law.
Against this backdrop, the conference will explore how arbitration practitioners, institutions, and users are adapting to a more politicised and uncertain environment. It will also look ahead to how dispute resolution frameworks can remain effective, legitimate, and future ready in a rapidly evolving global order. These issues will be examined through both thematic and comparative regional perspectives across key jurisdictions.