[VIAC Supported Event] Seoul ADR Festival 2025

The Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) is pleased to be supporting organization of the Seoul ADR Festival 2025 organized by KCAB International from 27 to 31 October.

The Seoul ADR Festival (SAF) was first launched in 2015 under the support of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB) and since then it has grown into an internationally recognized ADR event.

Composed of various sessions addressing the process of dispute resolution from diverse perspectives, SAF provides a platform for legal professionals, academics, and users to gather and exchange ideas on how to accommodate better the growing demand for ADR services and develop dispute resolution practices around the world.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Date: 27th - 31st October 2025

Venue: Seoul, South Korea

KEY EVENTS INCLUDE (to be updated):

The Welcome Reception

The Welcome Reception is the signature opening event of the Seoul ADR Festival 2025. This special evening brings together ADR experts, practitioners, institutional representatives, academics, and service users from across the globe to celebrate the commencement of SAF 2025 in the vibrant heart of Seoul.

Date: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (GMT+9), 27^th October 2025

Venue: Mondrian Seoul Itaewon, 23 Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Registration fee: KRW 20,000 (incl. 10% VAT, total KRW 22,000). Registration fee includes a buffet, complimentary wine and champagne.

Participants may register online by visiting the official event website at https://www.seouladrfestival.com/%EB%B3%B5%EC%A0%9C-welcome-reception  

The Asia Civil Law Summit

This year, SAF will launch the inaugural Asia Civil Law Summit, aiming to bring together practitioners, academics, and officials from arbitral institutions and governments to discuss the role and future of civil-law based arbitral institutions.

Date & Time: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM (GMT+9), 28th October 2025

Venue: Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, Seoul, South Korea

Participants may register online by visiting the official event website at https://kcabinternational.glueup.com/event/the-asia-civil-law-summit-150825/ and completing the registration form.

The 14th Asia-Pacific ADR Conference

The Asia-Pacific ADR Conference is the flagship event of the Seoul ADR Festival (SAF), hosted annually by KCAB International in collaboration with UNCITRAL, Ministry of Justice Korea, and ICC.

As one of the most prominent gatherings in the field of dispute resolution in Asia, the Conference brings together distinguished practitioners, academics, in-house counsel, and experts from around the world. It serves as a dynamic platform to exchange insights on the latest developments and challenges in international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).

Each year, the Conference features panel discussions and interactive sessions addressing emerging trends and institutional perspectives, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region’s growing role in shaping the global ADR landscape.

Through its forward-looking discussions and cross-border networking opportunities, the Asia-Pacific ADR Conference continues to play a central role in advancing best practices and fostering collaboration within the international dispute resolution community.

Date: 29th October, 2025

Theme: Unveiling Excellence in Arbitration

Participants may register online by visiting the official event website at http://adrconference.com/about.php and completing the registration form.

CONTACT

For more information and prompt updates, please access the following link:

Website: https://www.seouladrfestival.com/

Email: saf@kcab.or.kr.