26 September 2024: The Second South-Eastern Europe Arbitration Conference was a huge success!

The Second South-Eastern Europe Arbitration Conference, held last Thursday at the beautiful Almanac Palais Vienna, was a tremendous success, bringing together arbitration practitioners from around Europe!

We were honoured to have two distinguished keynote speakers:

• Anna Joubin-Bret (Secretary of UNCITRAL: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law & Director of the ITL of the UN Secretariat), who shared insightful updates on the latest work being done by UNCITRAL.
• Professor Andrej Savin (Copenhagen Business School), who introduced the groundbreaking EU AI Arbitration Act, providing a fresh perspective on the intersection of artificial intelligence and law.

We have heard from the panels about the:
– Recent arbitration developments in the SEE region, exploring key trends and challenges
– Impact and use of technology in international arbitration, focusing on innovation and efficiency
– The evolving role of international law in investment arbitration, examining the shifting landscape of dispute resolution
– Valuation of damages, asset tracing, and case funding, offering practical insights into complex financial aspects of arbitration.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible speakers for their valuable contributions, our organizers for their dedication in bringing this event to life, and our sponsors and supporters for their invaluable support. Of course, we extend our gratitude to all the participants—your enthusiasm and engagement made this event truly special!

We’re excited for next year’s conference and the new ideas it will undoubtedly inspire. Stay tuned for more updates!