Keeping Business Moving: Risk, Dispute Resolution, and Innovation
2025-10-27 13:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cooley, Palo Alto, 3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, United States
Join us for the first time in Palo Alto for our annual half-day California program. Special guests include ICC Court President Claudia Salomon. The event will feature two panel discussions and a cocktail networking reception.

Cross-Border Innovation: Structuring, Regulating, and Resolving Tech-Driven Deals Between the GCC and California
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:30 (Asia/Dubai) | #Rouse – Sheikh Zayed Road – The Maze Tower, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
To be presented at DUBAI ARBITRATION WEEK 2025
As the U.S., Saudi Arabia, and the UAE move forward with transformative bilateral technology and infrastructure partnerships—backed by over $600 billion in announced investments—companies across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are poised to deepen engagement with Silicon Valley.
These tech-sector alliances are increasingly structured around AI infrastructure, sovereign partnerships, and access to advanced U.S. chips, creating a new commercial and legal corridor between California and the Gulf. As such, Silicon Valley is becoming the commercial and legal hub for these deals. With most contracts governed by California law and calling for arbitration seated in San Francisco or Santa Clara, it is essential that GCC companies and investors understand the legal, regulatory, and dispute resolution landscape that underpins their partnerships with U.S. tech and finance. Yet many GCC-based companies, investors, and counsel remain unfamiliar with the intersection of California’s legal, regulatory, and dispute resolution frameworks.
This 60-minute panel brings together voices from technology, venture capital, and international arbitration to discuss what GCC companies, startups, investors, and legal counsel need to know when entering deals with U.S. tech partners—particularly as artificial intelligence, fintech, green tech, semiconductors, and dual-use R&D drive cross-border collaboration. The conversation will also examine emerging risks that threaten deal execution and contract stability, including jurisdictional complexity, regulatory shifts, and sovereign counterparty concerns.

Nuts and Bolts of International Arbitration
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Webinar
Join us and learn about the ongoing expansion of international arbitration in California. The webinar will cover what lawyers need to know about international arbitration and when it should be utilized. This webinar is essential to anyone in California involved with cross-border business transactions. Learn how to avoid disputes, how international arbitration works and why it is completely different than domestic arbitration.
Speakers:
Jeffery Daar | Daar & Newman (CalArb President)
Katie Connolly | Norton Rose Fulbright (CalArb Officer at Large)
Ghada Audi | Ghada Qaisi Audi ADR (CalArb Treasurer)
Johanna Bracy (Moderator) | Judicate West

Korea as a Hub for International Arbitration
2025-12-19 11:45 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | LimNexus LLP, Aon Building, 707 Wilshire Blvd. 46F, Los Angeles, CA, 90017, United States
KCAB International and LimNexus LLP are pleased to invite you to a lunch meeting featuring a fireside chat with Prof. Seung Wha Chang (Chairman, KCAB International) and Grant Kim (Partner at LimNexus LLP and CalArb member) to explore Korea’s growing role as a hub for international arbitration.

Building the Right Ecosystem for Sport Disputes
2026-02-02 15:30 - 17:00 (Asia/Riyadh) | Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre, 6218 Al Urubah Rd, Riyadh, 12342, Saudi Arabia
Join us at Riyadh International Disputes Week for a focused symposium designed for practitioners navigating the evolving landscape of sports regulation. This event explores the frameworks that govern dispute resolution across key jurisdictions, including the UK, the US, Europe, and Saudi Arabia. The expert panel will dissect regulatory functions, arbitration mechanisms, and cross-border challenges impacting the sports sector. Attendees will gain strategic insights into building robust legal ecosystems that support fair play, participants’ rights, and organizational integrity. Join us for a comprehensive overview of the legal tools shaping the future of international sport dispute management.

International Arbitration Seminar
2026-02-13 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA, 92110, United States
Come join us in kicking off the University of San Diego School of Law’s 18th Annual Michael Thorsnes International Commercial Arbitration Pre-Moot by attending our International Arbitration Seminar co-hosted by California Arbitration and American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution!
🌍 Network with students and professionals traveling from Germany and Switzerland
🇺🇸 Connect with peers from Los Angeles, San Diego, and the East Coast
📚 Gain insights from leading practitioners in international commercial arbitration
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your global network and deepen your expertise in the field!”

Pre-Moot: 19th Annual ICDR Practice Moot and Lecture Series
2026-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
This annual program offers students a unique opportunity to step into a truly global setting and develop the advocacy skills essential to future leaders in international arbitration.

The ICDR Pre-Moot brings together universities from around the world, connecting participants with experienced arbitrators and practitioners who provide real-time feedback and guidance. For many teams, this event becomes a defining milestone in both their academic and professional development.

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
