We are excited to present the official agenda for the 10th Sarajevo Arbitration Day, which will take place on October 10, 2024, at the Sarajevo City Hall.
Event Overview:
This year, the panels are divided into four insightful sessions addressing key topics in arbitration, construction disputes, and energy transition. The event will offer deep insights into the evolution of these fields and how emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), are shaping their future.
Morning Session:
- 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Registration & Welcome Coffee
- 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM: Opening Statements by Armela Ramić, President of Association ARBITRI, and Mireze Philippe from ArbitralWomen.
- 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM: Keynote Speech
Topic: “International Arbitration and the Rule of Law”
Speaker: Prof. George Bermann, Columbia University
Panel 1 (10:30 AM – 12:00 PM):
Commercial Arbitration: A Decade of Resilience, Innovation, and Growth
Key discussions include:
- Back to the Future: Making AI Work for International Arbitration
This segment will explore the use of AI for case management, decision-making, and evidentiary proceedings, including a demonstration of AI tools like virtual site visits and data analytics. - Thinking Big: The Evolution of Construction Dispute Resolution under FIDIC Contracts
This session will address managing complex projects, disputes with public entities, and future trends in construction disputes.
Speakers:
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- Jovana Zelić / Sirshar Qureshi, PWC
- Marleen Krueger, Partner, WilmerHale
- Aida Spahović, Associate, BakerMcKenzie
- Senka Mihaj, Founding Partner, Mihaj, Ilić & Milanović
Lunch Break (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
Panel 2 (1:30 PM – 4:00 PM):
A Decade of Reform for Investment Law and Arbitration for a Cleaner and Greener Future
Discussions in this panel will focus on:
- The Evolution of the International Legal Framework for Energy Transition and Sustainable Development
This session will cover how bilateral investment treaties can support energy transition, and updates on the modernization of the Energy Charter Treaty. - Lessons and Prospects for Investment Disputes in the Energy Transition Process
Key focus areas include the risks of energy transition disputes in the Western Balkans and enforcement of intra-EU renewable energy awards
Speakers:
- Dr. Kabir Duggal, Columbia University & Arnold & Porter
- Sebastian Lukić, Associate, Schoenherr
- Florian Haugeneder, Partner, KNOETZL
- Relja Radović, Senior Associate, BDK Adokati
Closing Remarks & Networking (4:00 PM onwards)
Save your seat for this exciting and informative event—register now as spots are limited: Register here
Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with leading professionals in arbitration and dispute resolution!