Vietnam ADR week 2026 (VAW 2026) - Arbitration & ADR: Embracing new heights

The Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), in coordination with the Vietnam Lawyers Association officially announces the organization of Vietnam ADR Week 2026 (VAW 2026) under the theme “Arbitration & ADR: Embracing New Heights”. The program will take place from May 25 to 29, 2026, in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, alongside a series of online activities.

In the context of increasingly expanding and complex trade and investment activities, the demand for effective, transparent, and reliable dispute resolution mechanisms has become more pressing than ever. Deepening economic integration not only increases the volume of cross-border transactions but also calls for the continuous refinement of the legal framework, as well as the enhancement of the quality and practical effectiveness of dispute resolution methods in line with modern business realities. In this context, the establishment of a specialized, multidimensional, and well-connected forum to promote dialogue, share experiences, and strengthen cooperation in arbitration, mediation, and other ADR mechanisms has become particularly essential.

In this spirit, the Vietnam ADR Week 2026 (VAW 2026), themed “Arbitration & ADR: Embracing New Heights”, is organized as a series of professional and networking events by the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) in collaboration with the Vietnam Lawyers' Association. With an expanded scope in terms of content, format, and connectivity, VAW 2026 is expected to continue serving as a meaningful platform for exchange and cooperation among ADR stakeholders in Vietnam and between Vietnam and the international community.

Through its series of activities, VAW 2026 aims to promote the professional and sustainable development of the ADR system in Vietnam, while enhancing the quality, efficiency, and transparency of dispute resolution in the context of international economic integration. In the longer term, the event aspires to contribute to positioning Vietnam as a reliable destination for commercial and investment dispute resolution in the region and beyond. More than a series of professional events, VAW 2026 marks an important milestone in the development of Vietnam’s dispute resolution ecosystem toward modernization, integration, and alignment with international standards. 

VIETNAM ADR WEEK 2026

ARBITRATION & ADR: EMBRACING NEW HEIGHTS

Time: May 25–29, 2026 (5 days)

Venue: 

📍 Hanoi: Fortuna Hotel Hanoi, 6B Lang Ha, Giang Vo ward, Hanoi, Vietnam. 

📍 Ho Chi Minh City: REX Hotel Saigon, 141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, Sai Gon ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. 

Format: In-person & Online

Language: Vietnamese; English (see details below)

📌 For more information, visit website www.vaw.vn or see the FLYER VAW 2026 (Here)

Detailed information on the program, speakers and registration will be updated on www.vaw.vn and the official channels of VIAC and the Vietnam Lawyers’ Association.