California Arbitration

I-TIDE 2026: AI and Cross-Border Tech Disputes - New York
2026-03-03 14:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, 10007, United States
AI is reshaping how cross-border tech and IP disputes are resolved and in this evolving landscape, the rules are changing at a breakneck speed.
At the International Tech & IP Disputes Exchange (I-TIDE) 2026 seminars in New York and San Francisco, global experts will unpack:
– Key international legal developments impacting AI and emerging technologies
– Cross-border commercial and IP disputes involving AI
– Practical strategies for navigating complex multi-jurisdiction procedures and dispute resolution

I-TIDE 2026: AI and Cross-Border Tech Disputes - San Francisco
2026-03-05 14:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Morrison Foerster, 425 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States

Reception for Singapore ADR Delegation
2026-03-06 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Santa Clara School of Law, 803 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA, 95053, United States
Informal networking reception bringing together IP lawyers, arbitration practitioners, and students to connect with members of a Singapore delegation over food and drinks.
Representation from:
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC)
Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC)
In compliance with the ADA/504.
Please direct your accommodation requests to Hallie Bodey (hbodey@scu.edu).

California International Arbitration Week
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Francisco Omni Hotel, 500 California St, San Francisco, California, 94104
Organized as a collaboration of California Arbitration (CalArb), the California Lawyers Association (CLA) and leading arbitration institutions and organizations from around the world, California International Arbitration Week (CIAW) is an annual week-long series of in-person and online programs celebrating international arbitration in California.

Trivia Night at CIAW 2026
2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Harborview Restaurant, 4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA, 94111, United States
Young CalArb invites you to its third annual closing night celebration featuring a fun Trivia Night with drinks and food at Harborview Restaurant immediately following the last program. Join a team and compete to win prizes by answering questions in categories like California history and geography, CalArb updates, and more. We promise to make the questions easier than last year.
Enjoy a cocktail hour complemented by Harborview’s delicious Cantonese dishes.
Sponsored by Daar & Newman, Gary Benton Arbitration, Laura Abrahamson, and Welch ADR

ICCA 2026 Congress - Madrid
2026-04-12 - 2026-04-15
Register now ICCA 2026 Madrid: https://www.arbitration-icca.org/congresses
12-15 April 2026

Seeing Isn't Believing: Deepfakes and the Future of Evidence in Arbitration
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual, Singapore
As artificial intelligence tools make it easier than ever to manipulate audio, video, and documents, arbitrators face new challenges in assessing the authenticity of evidence. This webinar explores the emerging world of AI-generated “deepfake” content and its implications for arbitration. Participants will learn how to recognize potential AI-manipulated evidence, understand the legal and ethical frameworks developing around deepfakes, and discuss best practices for ensuring fairness and due process in arbitral proceedings.

Conference: Beyond the Playbook - Cutting-Edge Procedural Strategies in Cross-Border Dispute Resolution
2026-04-30 08:30 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | New York Law School, 185 West Broadway, New York, 10013, United States
Join global leaders in arbitration and mediation in New York for the 2026 ICDR Conference—a premier forum for exploring cutting-edge procedural strategies in cross-border dispute resolution.
This conference offers practical, forward-looking strategies to enhance efficiency, fairness, and credibility in international proceedings. Through dynamic discussions and interactive sessions, you’ll gain actionable insights on today’s most pressing issues, from the responsible use of AI and technology to effective case management and evidentiary discipline.
Attendees will:

Hear insights from global experts
Network with ICDR leadership and experienced practitioners
Gain practical tools to navigate complex cross-border disputes
Earn CLE-accredited education

Additional conference details will be provided in the New Year.
Mark your Calendar – Registration Opens Soon!
Questions? Contact Alyssa Montano at MontanoA@adr.org.

Tribunal Secretary Training
2026-06-06 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Toronto, Canada, Toronto, Canada
June 6-7, 2026
Tribunal secretary training in Toronto 🇨🇦
Right on the eve of CanArb Week in Toronto, this program with Douglas Jones AO and Janet Walker, CM promises to be a masterclass in how tribunal secretaries can effectively, efficiently, and ethically support the work of arbitrators. Relevant to acting or prospective secretaries, and to secretary-curious arbitrators!
For info and to register your interest, contact admin@vaniac.org.

ICCA Congress 2028 - San Francisco
2028-05-14
Plan Ahead for ICCA 2028 San Francisco
hosted by CalArb and AAA/ICDR
May 2028 – Confirmed dates and details coming
