ADR in Asia Conference: Redesigning International Arbitration (Day 1 & 2)

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*ADR in Asia Conference: Redesigning International Arbitration (Day 1)

TIME:

10:00am - 12:30pm (Hong Kong time)

This event will run as a hybrid session. Choose to attend by Zoom or in-person when registering on the HKIAC registration portal.

CONTENT:

Redesigning International Arbitration Part 1: Cybersecurity

Join our experts as we examine three key arbitration developments, namely cybersecurity, green arbitration and diversity to determine which developments will contribute most to the way international arbitration evolves over the next five years. We will start with cybersecurity.

S-China Relations: Challenges and Opportunities

The US-China relationship is changing in fundamental ways. As tensions between the US and China continue to intensify, what impact does this have on the global economy? What are some of the challenges and opportunities multinational companies face when dealing with cross-border transactions? Will businesses find a balance in US-China relations between competition and cooperation? Join our panelists as they examine the consequences of the decoupling of the two economies.

Managing Business Disputes in Today's China (Duelling with Dragons)

Using a hypothetical scenario, this session will highlight the kinds of disputes that can arise while initiating and operating a Chinese joint venture.

In-person

• non-HKIAC Users Council Members: HK$1,200.00
• HKIAC Users Council Members: HK$1,000.00

Virtual through Zoom

• Virtual attendance: HK$750.00

Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre 38/F Two Exchange Square Central, Hong Kong

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*ADR in Asia Conference: Redesigning International Arbitration (Day 2)

TIME:

14:30pm - 17:05pm (Hong Kong time)

This event will run as a hybrid session. Choose to attend by Zoom or in-person when registering on the HKIAC registration portal.

CONTENT:

Hong Kong and its Role in International Arbitration

Hong Kong has long been favoured as one of the best seats for international arbitration because of its unique role as a conduit between China and the rest of the world. Given the complexity and challenges of recent times, can users remain confident in Hong Kong as a seat of arbitration? Join our panel of experts as they discuss recent developments in Hong Kong and their effect on international arbitration in Hong Kong.

Redesigning International Arbitration Part 2: Diversity

Join our experts as we examine three key arbitration developments, namely cybersecurity, green arbitration and diversity to determine which developments will contribute most to the way international arbitration evolves over the next five years. We now move to Diversity.

Looking Past the Covid crisis: Future of Asia's Financial Hub

Asia’s IPO markets have shown resilience as economies reopen to recover from the impact of COVID19. During the first half of 2020, the Hong Kong stock exchange has raised US$11.18 billion from 59 IPOs. This represents a 22 percent increase in terms of funds raised compared to the same period last year. Analysts have predicted that more U.S-listed Chinese companies will return to Hong Kong or the mainland as Sino-US tensions rise. As companies and markets adapt to the new normal, will Hong Kong continue to remain among the top IPO markets globally in 2020? In this session, our financial and legal experts will look at Hong Kong’s role in the financial markets and the impact of global political, social and economic uncertainties.

Redesigning International Arbitration Part 3: Green Arbitration

Join our expert as we examine three key arbitration developments, namely, green arbitration, cybersecurity, and diversity to determine which developments will contribute most to the way international arbitration evolves over the next five years. In this session we look at going green.

In-person

• non-HKIAC Users Council Members: HK$1,200.00
• HKIAC Users Council Members: HK$1,000.00

Virtual through Zoom

• Virtual attendance: HK$750.00