Dates and venue
Dates: 15-16 October 2026

Host and venue: Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá | Sede y Centro Empresarial Salitre -  Calle 26, Avenida El Dorado 68D-35, Bogota, Colombia.

Languages

English and Spanish with simultaneous interpretation

Registration fees 

N/A. The conference will be free of charge.

Pre-registration

Pre-registration is required, and participants will be accepted based on their professional experience within international construction contracts and disputes.

Target participants include:

- Engineers, contractors, and in-house lawyers from construction companies
- Construction lawyers, arbitrators
- Mediators, experts, and contract managers
- Financial institutions and Government entities involved in procurement

Priority will be given to ICC members (including ICC Institute members and ICC YAAF representatives) and FIDIC members. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Travel and accomodation

Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations. Preferential rates with hotels in Bogotá will be communicated to participants in their registration email.

We are only able to dispatch visa invitation letters to support your visa application upon receipt of your registration and full payment of your registration fees. 

Special assistance

Persons with a disability who require special assistance to attend the conference are invited to contact ICCGlobalEvents@iccwbo.org. 

Credits, hours and points

These events are eligible for credits before the Paris Bar. Please note that this is subject to validation of ICC Global Events’ application (or individual application, as necessary).

ICC Global Events is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.

If you have any questions please contact ICCGlobalEvents@iccwbo.org

Disclaimer

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DAY 1: Thursday 15 October 2026

08.00 - 09.00     Registration & Welcome coffee

09.00 - 09.40     Opening

09.40 - 10.40     The Role of the Engineer in FIDIC Contracts: Practice and Perspectives in Latin America

This session will explore the central role of the Engineer under FIDIC contracts and how it is applied in practice across Latin America. Bringing together perspectives from employers, contractors, engineers and dispute board members, the discussion will highlight how the Engineer’s conduct and approach can shape project delivery and relationships between the parties.

• The role and responsibilities of the Engineer under FIDIC contracts
• Expectations from different stakeholders (Employer, Contractor, Engineer)
• Practical challenges in the implementation of the Engineer’s role with focus on Latin America
• Alignment of local practises with FIDIC Contracts and its Golden Principles

10.40 - 11.10        Q&A

11.10 - 11.40         Coffee break

11.40 - 12.40          Public Law and FIDIC Contracts: Variations, Permits and Acts of Authority in Latin America

Public-law and regulatory interventions are often at the core of disputes in infrastructure projects. This session will examine how such events are characterised under FIDIC contracts in Latin America, and the implications this classification has for time, cost and claims management.

• Classification of public-law events under FIDIC contracts
• Distinction between Change in Law and acts of public authorities
• Permit-related risks and regulatory interventions
• Variations triggered by governmental requirements
• Time, cost and procedural consequences
• Arbitrability of decisions involving public authorities

12.40 - 13.10        Q&A 

13.10 - 14.40        Lunch

14.40 – 15.00       Introductions from supporting Institutions

15.00 - 16.00       FIDIC Contracts in Civil Law Systems: Key Provisions and Legal Challenges

FIDIC contracts are widely used in civil law jurisdictions, raising important questions regarding their interpretation and application. This session will explore how core FIDIC provisions interact with civil law concepts and mandatory legal frameworks.

• Legal nature and enforceability of FIDIC time bar clauses in civil law jurisdictions
• Interaction between contractual risk allocation and mandatory rules
• Liquidated damages and penalty clauses under civil law
• Duties of good faith, loyalty and cooperation

16.00 - 16.30       Q&A 

16.30 - 17.00       Coffee Break 

17.50 - 18.00       Building a Profile in Construction Disputes: Arbitrators, DAAB Members and Experts

This practical session will provide guidance on how to develop a profile as an arbitrator, DAAB member or expert in construction disputes. It will focus on the practical steps required to gain visibility and appointments in the field.

• Positioning oneself for appointments in arbitration and dispute boards
• Inclusion in key lists, including the FIDIC President’s List
• Practical tips for building a credible profile
• Market expectations and selection criteria

18.00 - 18.30       Q&A 

18.30-20.00        Cocktail reception

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