Schedule – CIArb Conference 2023

Event Schedule

DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): 12TH JULY 2023

9:00 - 16:00 EAT

Golf Tournament

9:00 - 9:50 EAT

Registration and Refreshments

9:50 - 10:00 EAT

Welcome Remarks

10:00 - 10:30 EAT

Keynote Address

10:30 - 11:30 EAT

SESSION 1

Sanctions

Panelists:

Augustin Barrier, Counsel, LALIVE
Maria Tsarova, Associate, GBS Disputes
Ilham Kabbouri, Associate, Vinson & Elkins

Moderator: Cecil Kuyo, Partner, Bowmans

11:30 - 11:45 EAT

Refreshments

11:45 - 12:45 EAT

SESSION 2

Climate Change and Energy Transitions: Role of ADR

Panelists:

Trisha Mitra, LALIVE (London) LLP
Dr. Ayodele Oni, Partner, Bloomfield
Nania Owusu-Ankomah Sackey, FCIArb, Partner, Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah
Mohamed H. Negm, State Counsel, Ministry of Justice, Egypt

Moderator: Nikhil Desai, Director, JMiles & Co

12:45 - 14:00 EAT

Lunch

Lunch Break

14:00 - 15:00 EAT

SESSION 3

ADR as the Strongest Rule of Law

Panelists:

Wanjirũ Ngige, Partner, Mohammed Muigai LLP
Kwadwo G. Ntrakwah, Partner, Ntrakwah and co
Thomas Granier, Counsel, Asafo & Co
Dr. Wilfred Mutubwa, LL.D C.Arb FCIArb

Moderator: Vivek Kapoor, Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers

15:00 - 15:15 EAT

Refreshments

15:15 - 16:15 EAT

SESSION 4

Impact of Technology in Shaping the Future of ADR

Panelists:

Filippo Zuti Giachetti, International Disputes Counsel at MDisputes
Folasade Abiodun
Elizabeth Chan (陳曉彤) is a Registered Foreign Lawyer (England and Wales), Hong Kong

Moderator: Noreen Kidunduhu, Member CIARb YMG GSC

16:15 - 16:45 EAT

Closing Remarks

Closing Remarks / Vote of Thanks

17:00 - 19:00 EAT

Networking

Networking Drinks

DAY 2 (THURSDAY): 13TH JULY 2023

7:00 - 9:00

EAT

Breakfast with Women in ADR

9:00 - 10:15

EAT

Keynote Addresses

9.00 - 9.10 – Welcome Address CIarb Chair/ Conference Chair/ MC

9.10 – 9.20 – Opening Remarks

9.20 – 9.30 – Africa Trustee Remarks

9.30 - 9.45 – Governor

9.45 – 10.15 – Chief Justice

10:15 - 11:15

EAT

PANEL 1

Arbitration Policy & Regulatory Framework for Africanization of International Arbitration: Evaluating the score card, rising to the challenge and Changing the Narrative.

Panelists:

Diamana Diawara – ICC Africa Director

Prof Mohammed Wahab -

Dr. Chikwedu Madumere - CIArb Africa Trustee

Moderator:

John Ohaga SC

11:15 - 11:45

EAT

Tea Break

11:45 - 12:45

EAT

PANEL 2

Going Green & Protecting Public Interest, Sustainable solutions to Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Disputes

Panelists:

Dr. Kariuki Muigua, C.Arb, FCIArb - KMCO Advocates

Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja

Naomi Briercliffe - Partner Squire Patton Boggs UK

Dana MacGrath - Arbitral Women, Green Pledge USA

Moderator:

Jacqueline Waihenya, C.Arb, FCIArb - Chair CIArb Kenya

12:45 - 13:45

EAT

PANEL 3

A myriad of Arbitral Institutions in Africa, Finding Common Ground and Embracing Diversity for the growing ADR market in Africa

Panelists:

Dr. Wilfred Mutubwa OGW, C.Arb, FCIArb - Mutubwa Law

Jonathan Ripley Evans -AFSA South Africa

Maryan Hassan- Somali/ London SOAS

Moderator:

Jacqueline Oyuyo, C.Arb, FCIArb

13:45 - 14:45

EAT

Lunch Break

14:45 - 15:45

EAT

PANEL 4

Emerging Areas & Markets in Dispute Resolution focusing on Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas and Infrastructural & Construction Disputes

Panelists:

Cesar Pereira - Chair Emeritus CIArb Brazil

Patson Arinaitwe - Signum Advocates Uganda

Suzzane Rattray

Ibrahim Kitoo

Noreen Kidunduhu

Ece Dayioglu, FCIArb - EDAC Turkey

Moderator:

15:45 - 16:00

EAT

Activity

Sponsors slot

Recap of the day’s discussion

16:00

EAT

Tea Break

Activities

DAY 3 (FRIDAY): 14TH JULY 2023

7:00 - 8:30

EAT

Yoga on the beach

Yoga on the beach with Jackie Oyuyo, C.Arb, FCIArb

9:00 - 10:00

EAT

PANEL 1

Preserving the Merits of Arbitration; Addressing the Risks of Costs, Undue Delays & court intervention, Ethics & Integrity

Panelists:

Prof Githu Muigai – MM Advocates Kenya

Dr Mohamed Hafez- CRCICA Cairo Egypt

Anish Wadia- Singapore/ India

Chief Akintola Gbola- CIarb Nigeria

Cecil Kuyo

Moderator:

10:00 - 11:00

EAT

PANEL 2

Enforcement of Arbitral Awards; Addressing Challenges facing the Finality of Arbitral Awards in Africa

Panelists:

Kamau Karori – IKM Kenya

Anand Juddoo, C.Arb, FCIArb

Sadaff Habib – CIArb UAE

Charles Woode - Federal Judge Baltimore Maryland US

Moderator:

11:00 - 11:30

EAT

TEA BREAK

Tea Break

11:30 - 12:30

EAT

PANEL 3

Keeping up with the moving face of technology in Arbitration: The Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchains & Fintech

Panelists:

Funmi Iyayi - LCIA/ Templars Ghana

Sarah Malik - Founder SOL International Ltd (UAE)

Kenneth Muhangi - KTA Advocates Uganda

Moderator:

Barbara Kilei

12:30 - 13:30

EAT

LUNCH BREAK

Lunch Break

13:30 - 14:30

EAT

PANEL 4

Peer to Peer Discussion on Practical Approach to strategic positioning for the emerging and existing markets in International Arbitration

Panelists:

Kamal Shah – UK LCIA- Stephenson Harwood

Nania Ankonmah

Moderator:

14:30 - 15:30

EAT

PANEL 5

Oxford Style Debate On the Motion: Africa is Ready to tackle the International Arbitration Needs of the 21st Century

Panelists:

Kimathi Kuenyehia - Harvard Law Kimathi & Partners LLP Ghana

Kananu Mutea - VGA Advocates

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Event Schedule

DAY 1 (WEDNESDAY): 12TH JULY 2023

9:00 - 16:00 EAT

Golf Tournament

9:00 - 9:50 EAT

Registration and Refreshments

9:50 - 10:00 EAT

Welcome Remarks

10:00 - 10:30 EAT

Keynote Address

10:30 - 11:30 EAT

Sanctions

11:30 - 11:45 EAT

Refreshments

11:45 - 12:45 EAT

Climate Change and Energy Transitions: Role of ADR

12:45 - 14:00 EAT

Lunch Break

14:00 - 15:00 EAT

ADR as the Strongest Rule of Law

15:00 - 15:15 EAT

Refreshments

15:15 - 16:15 EAT

Impact of Technology in Shaping the Future of ADR

16:15 - 16:45 EAT

Closing Remarks / Vote of Thanks

17:00 - 19:00 EAT

Networking

DAY 2 (THURSDAY): 13TH JULY 2023

7:00 - 9:00

Breakfast with Women in ADR

9:00 - 10:15

Keynote Addresses

10:15 - 11:15

PANEL 1

Arbitration Policy & Regulatory Framework for Africanization of International Arbitration: Evaluating the score card, rising to the challenge and Changing the Narrative.

11:15 - 11:45

Tea Break

11:45 - 12:45

PANEL 2

Going Green & Protecting Public Interest, Sustainable solutions to Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)Disputes

12:45 - 13:45

PANEL 3

A myriad of Arbitral Institutions in Africa, Finding Common Ground and Embracing Diversity for the growing ADR market in Africa

13:45 - 14:45

Lunch Break

14:45 - 15:45

PANEL 4

Emerging Areas & Markets in Dispute Resolution focusing on Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas and Infrastructural & Construction Disputes

15:45 - 16:00

Activity

16:00

Tea Break

DAY 3 (FRIDAY): 14TH JULY 2023

7:00 - 8:30

Yoga on the beach

9:00 - 10:00

PANEL 1

Preserving the Merits of Arbitration; Addressing the Risks of Costs, Undue Delays & court intervention, Ethics & Integrity

10:00 - 11:00

PANEL 2

Enforcement of Arbitral Awards; Addressing Challenges facing the Finality of Arbitral Awards in Africa

11:00 - 11:30

TEA BREAK

Tea Break

11:30 - 12:30

PANEL 3

Keeping up with the moving face of technology in Arbitration: The Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchains & Fintech

12:30 - 13:30

LUNCH BREAK

Lunch Break

13:30 - 14:30

PANEL 4

Peer to Peer Discussion on Practical Approach to strategic positioning for the emerging and existing markets in International Arbitration

14:30 - 15:30

PANEL 5

Oxford Style Debate On the Motion: Africa is Ready to tackle the International Arbitration Needs of the 21st Century