23rd ICC Miami Conference on International Arbitration
Miami, FL, United StatesMiami, FL, United StatesThe 23rd edition of the ICC Miami Conference on International Arbitration is back on 30 November – 2 December 2025! Recognised as the leading event on arbitration and ADR for Latin America, the conference promises invaluable insights, featuring expert speakers and engaging discussions on the latest trends and developments in the field within the Latin American context. It will also offer exceptional networking opportunities for professionals involved in international dispute resolution.
To kick off the week’s events, the ICC Institute of World Business Law has released its Advanced Training on Complex Arbitrations: Focus on Procedural Issues*, which will take place Sunday 30 November 2025. Building on the Institute’s original training on complex arbitrations, which were first delivered in Miami in 2022, this revamped programme has been specifically tailored to focus on procedural aspects, using the original mock case as basis for working group discussion. It also covers procedural issues related to parallel proceedings and res judicata in international arbitration, as well as core issues related to multi-party disputes.
*Please note that the original mock case from the 2022 Miami ICC Institute training on Complex Arbitrations will be used for the working group discussions.
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Who should attend?
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Practising lawyers
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Corporate counsel
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Judges
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Arbitrators
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Mediators
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Business professionals and academics from around the world
Logistical notes
Dates and venues:
Date of the training: 30 November 2025
Date of the conference: 1-2 December 2025
Venue: Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, United States
Registration fees
Registration fees for non-ICC members:
Conference
Early Bird (until 29 August 2025): 1625$
Standard (30 August – 14 November 2025): 2265$
Last Chance (15 November – 1 December 2025): 2415$
Training
Early Bird (until 29 August 2025): 895 $
Standard (30 August – 14 November 2025): 1260$
Last Chance (15 November – 1 December 2025): 1410$
Package – Training and Conference (20% discount)
Early Bird (until 29 August 2025): 2050$
Standard (30 August – 14 November 2025): 2785$
Last Chance (15 November - 1 December 2025): 2935$
ICC members:
20% discount on the above rates. Please contact your local NC to obtain your discount code.
Special discounts:
FULL TIME in-house counsel and government representatives may attend the conference free of charge. LIMITED SPACES ARE AVAILABLE.
Group rate: Register 5 persons from the same company and only pay for 4.
FULL TIME academics may benefit from a 20% discount.
Please contact ICCGlobalEvents@iccwbo.org for more details.
Travel and accommodation:
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations.
ICC has negotiated a quota of rooms at preferential rates at the event venue, the Loews Miami Beach hotel. A link to book directly with the hotel will be sent to participants upon registration. Please note that all reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card.
We are able to dispatch visa invitation letters to support your visa application only after receipt of your registration and full payment of your registration fees.
Working language:
English, Spanish, Portuguese
Credits, hours and points:
This event is eligible for credits/hours/points before the French Bar, New York Bar and Florida Bar. Please note that this is subject to the validation of ICC Global Events’ applications to the aforementioned Bars.
Furthermore, ICC Global Events is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider.
Please contact ICCGlobalEvents@iccwbo.org if you have any questions or would like further information.
Disclaimer:
The photos and audiovisual recordings taken at this meeting/event may be used and published by ICC, its subsidiaries or affiliates, for informational or promotional purposes in printed materials or online, including on ICC websites and in social media. Participation in the meeting/event implies agreement to such use of photos or audiovisual recordings in which the participant may appear unless ICC receives written notification to the contrary.
Cancellation policy:
50% of the registration fee will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing by Friday 31 October included. Cancellations after this date are non-refundable, except in exceptional circumstances, such as visa refusals and illness. In these cases, a minimum cancellation fee of 20% of the registration fee will be charged.
Subject to agreement from ICC prior to the event, the registration may be transferred to another person from the same company or organisation at no extra charge. Updated registration information will be required.
Please note that ICC reserves the right to cancel this event or to make minor alterations to the content and timing of the programme or to the identity of the speakers. In the unlikely event of cancellation, delegates will be offered a full refund. ICC will not, however, be held responsible for any related expense incurred by the participant.
Special assistance:
Persons with a disability who require special assistance to attend the events are invited to contact ICCGlobalEvents@iccwbo.org.
Sunday 30 November
18.00 – 20.00 Welcome Cocktail
Monday 1 December
08.00 - 09.00 : Registration and welcome coffee kindly sponsored by Ankura and Baker Hostetler
09.00 - 10.00: ICC lens: embracing challenges and leading the way forward
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Alexander G. Fessas, Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Paris
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Ana Serra e Moura, Deputy Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris
10.00 - 11.15: State-of-play of arbitration in Ibero and Latin America: what you need to know
An analysis of the arbitration landscape across Latin America, focusing on recent legal reforms, case law, news and notable trends. The exchange of experiences and best practices is expected to enrich participants and serve as a point of comparison with their own jurisdictions and dispute resolution strategies.
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Ibero and Latin America overall review
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Brazil: Bill 04/2025 to modify the Brazilian Civil Code and its effects to arbitration
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Mexico: judicial reform in practice
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Uruguay: Uruguay has Uber Supreme Court decision.
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Flávia Bittar, Founding Partner, Flavia Bittar Advocacia, Brazil
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Sandra González, Head of Arbitration and Litigation, Ferrere, Uruguay; Vice-President, ICC International Court of Arbitration
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René Irra de la Cruz, Partner, Cuatrecasas, Mexico
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Amanda Jiménez Pintón, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris
Moderator:
- María Eugenia Ramírez, Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP, United States; Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law
11.15 - 11.30: Q&A
11.30 - 12.00: Coffee break kindly sponsored by Diales and Paul Hastings LLP
12.00 - 13.00: Revamping the ICC Arbitration Rules: towards enhanced clarity and efficiency
This session will provide a preview of the ICC Arbitration Rules revision process, highlighting key changes and the reasoning behind them.
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Valeria Galíndez, Independent Arbitrator, GALÍNDEZ Arb, Brazil; Vice-President, ICC International Court of Arbitration
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Kyle Olson, Executive and Senior Legal Counsel, Boeing, United States
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Claudia Salomon, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris
13.00 - 13.15: Q&A
13.15 - 15.00: Lunch generously sponsored by White & Case
Optional: Lunch session - Fostering talent across generations and backgrounds
This lunch roundtable aims at having an informal and practical discussion to explore how professionals have benefited from varied members’ capabilities in international, cross-generational environments. Looking forward, the panel aims to identify what are best practices that could be implemented in law firms, companies, and dispute resolution organisations, to channel the power of globally distributed expertise, new technologies and evolving learning models.
- Sandra Friedrich, Assistant Dean, International Law Programs; Director, International Arbitration Institute; Lecturer in Law, University of Miami, United States
Moderator:
- Anna-Katharina Scheffer da Silveira, Counsel, Adriana Braghetta Advogados, Brazil; ICC YAAF Representative for Latin America 2024-2026
15.00 - 16.00: Parallel Sessions:
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World Cup room I (Americana 3) |
ICC room I (Americana 1,2) |
| 2026 World Cup: Warming up for Potential Infrastructure Disputes | Mock Session on ICC Court's: Decision on a Challenge and its Reasoning |
| The economic relevance of the sports industry in Latin America is undeniable, which is reflected in the complexity and value of transactions involved in global events, such as the World Cup. The 2026 World Cup to be hosted by Mexico, the USA, and Canada provides fertile ground to discuss arbitration and ADR in the context of infrastructure surrounding sporting events. Hence, this session aims at discussing infrastructure contracts and projects that surround sports and major sporting events, analysing past and prospective disputes. |
Members of the Court and Secretariat will simulate an ICC Court session deciding on a mock challenge against an arbitrator and providing reasons for such decision. |
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16.00 - 16.30: Coffee break kindly sponsored by HKA and Reed Smith
16.30 - 17.30: Parallel Sessions:
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World Cup room II (Americana 3) |
ICC room II (Americana 1,2) |
| From the screen to the hearing room: arbitrating sports disputes | Effective Management of an Arbitration with Defaulting Parties |
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Massive industries such as entertainment generate multi-million dollar relationships, including those with broadcasting companies and sponsors. Commercial contracts derived from these relationships are of great value, specially around special events such as the World Cup or global tournaments. This has a direct impact on arbitration, including ICC cases. Thus, this session will focus on the disputes arising from events and entertainment, to apply the knowledge generated in the arbitration field in these dynamic industries. |
Arbitration with non-participating parties may rise some concerns to arbitrators and parties themselves, in terms of case management and future enforcement. In this sense, an effective management of the case is essential in order to avoid concerns and any negative impact on arbitration with defaulting parties. Thus, this session aims at discussing practical tools, tips and any other practical element that the arbitral tribunal and the participating party may take into account when dealing with arbitrations with non-participating parties. |
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19.30 - 22.00: Dinner
09.00 - 10.00: Welcome coffee kindly sponsored by JS Held and Linklaters
10.00 - 11.00: From upstream to mainstream: Exploring energy concession contracts in Latam
This panel will address the intersection between commercial and Investor-State arbitrations over concession contracts in the energy industry in Latin America. Energy concession contracts often involve both exploration of natural resources and construction and/or use of related infrastructure. This requires capital-intensive foreign investment over long periods, which brings together private investors, host governments, and state-owned entities, thus creating complex disputes that may be adjudicated under domestic and international arbitration frameworks. This panel will explore the interplay between these arbitration regimes, analysing jurisdictional challenges, procedural overlaps, most used legal theories, the role of domestic courts, the substantive implications of dual-track arbitration, and how tribunals navigate these issues.
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Teresa Garcia-Reyes, Vice-President, Litigation, Baker Hughes, United States
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Tim Martin, Managing Director, Northumberland Chambers, Canada
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Patrick W. Pearsall, Partner, Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, United States
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Marcelo A. Schoeters, Executive Vice President, Compass Lexecon, Argentina
Moderator:
- Noiana Marigo, Partner, Global Co-Head of the International Arbitration, Freshfields US LLP, United States
11.00 - 11.15: Q&A
11.15 - 11.45: Coffee break kindly sponsored by Conexig and White & Case
11.45 - 12.45: ICC Arbitration debate: this house believes…
Debate 1: “The use of AI in arbitration: what are the boundaries?”
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David Arias, Partner, Arias SLP, Spain
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Sofía Klot, Partner, Klot Arbitration, Uruguay
Debate 2: “The role of the co-arbitrator: too little intervention or too much?
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Eduardo Damião Gonçalves, Partner, Mattos Filho, Brazil
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Yasmine Lahlou, Partner, Chaffetz Lindsey LLP, United States; Member, ICC International Court of Arbitration
Moderator:
- Paul di Pietro, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, New York
12.45- 13.00: Q&A
13.00 - 13.30: Keynote speech
13.30 - 13.40: Closing remarks
- Patricia Ferraz, Director for Arbitration & ADR South America, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, São Paolo
13.40 - 15.40: Lunch generously sponsored by Paul Hastings LLP
ICC Institute Advanced Training on Complex Arbitrations: Focus on Procedural Issues
Programme
This training offers a comprehensive examination of procedural issues arising in arbitrations involving multiple contracts, multiple claims, and multiple parties.
Building on the Institute’s original training on complex arbitrations, which were first delivered in Miami in 2022, this revamped programme has been specifically tailored to focus on procedural aspects, using the original mock case as basis for working group discussion. It also covers procedural issues related to parallel proceedings and res judicata in international arbitration, as well as core issues related to multi-party disputes.
The training will feature practical sessions designed to equip participants with effective tools for managing complex cases in a streamlined and cost-efficient manner. In addition, some key topics will include res judicata in international arbitration, procedural and practical considerations for consolidation and joinder under the ICC Arbitration Rules, and strategies for addressing the challenges posed by parallel proceedings. The programme also provides an in-depth analysis of the constitution of the arbitral tribunal in complex, multi-party disputes.
Participants will benefit from interactive case-based workshops and will have the opportunity to engage in discussions on emerging trends in international arbitration, with a particular focus on procedural issues in complex arbitrations.
Please note that the original mock case from the 2022 Miami ICC Institute training on Complex Arbitrations will be used for the working group discussions.
08.30 – 09.00: Registration & Welcome coffee kindly sponsored by Greenberg Traurig
09.00– 09.10: Welcome address, introduction and presentation of the training
09.10 – 09.40: Complex arbitration: What this means in terms of procedure?
Businesses today are more complex than ever, often involving multiple parties, different but related contracts, and cross-jurisdictional considerations. When a dispute arises, parties are faced with different choices as to which arbitration agreements to invoke, who to involve as parties to a prospective arbitration, and whether a non-signatory to the arbitration agreement should be brought into the arbitration. This session will discuss the particular issues that arise in arbitrations involving multiple contracts and multiple parties, and the tools available for managing disputes with claims, cross-claims and counterclaims in a streamlined and cost-efficient manner.
09.40 – 10.00: Q&A
10.00 – 10.30: Consolidation & joinder under the ICC Rules
Institutional arbitration rules have been particularly innovative when addressing the unique challenges raised in disputes involving multiple parties and multiple contracts. The ICC first introduced joinder and consolidation provisions into the ICC Arbitration Rules in 2012. These provisions were enhanced in the 2021 ICC Arbitration Rules, in order to address rising demand effective management of complex and sophisticated international disputes involving multiple parties and contracts. Representatives from the ICC Court will share their insights on how the ICC Court assesses applications for consolidation and joinder under the ICC Arbitration Rules, and highlight considerations for parties when deciding whether to make such applications to the ICC Court.
10.30 – 10.40: Q&A
10.40 – 11.10: Coffee break kindly sponsored by Baker McKenzie
11.10 – 11.20: Introduction of case scenario
11.20 – 12.20: Working Groups discussing case scenario
12.20 – 13.50: Lunch
13.50 – 14.20: Parallel proceedings
When the same dispute, or closely related disputes, are pursued in different fora (such as separate arbitrations, or in court and in arbitration), it raises the risk of conflicting decisions, and can consequently impact the success of any enforcement proceedings. This session considers the problems posed by parallel proceedings, what can be done to mitigate or avoid the problems that can arise.
14.20 – 14.30: Q&A
14.30 – 15.00: Res judicata in international arbitration
A tribunal’s decision on whether, and the extent, it is bound by an earlier decision or finding of another tribunal or court can have a significant impact on the outcome of the arbitration. This session explores the applicability of res judicata in international arbitration and the emerging trends in res judicata standards.
15.00 – 15.10: Q&A
15.10 – 15.30: Constituting a tribunal in a complex arbitration
Tribunal selection is frequently described as the most important step in the arbitration process. This session explores the process of selecting a tribunal in a complex arbitration, and the strategies that may be adopted to facilitate an effective resolution of the dispute.
15.30 – 15.40: Q&A
15.40 – 16.10: Coffee break
16.10 – 17.20: Working Groups discussing case scenario
17.20 – 17.30: Concluding Remarks
18.00 – 20.00 23rd ICC Miami Conference Welcome Cocktail
An opportunity for every marketing goal.
ICC offers your company many ways to sponsor this conference. Tailor-made packages are available to suit your firm's needs. For more information contact sponsorship@iccwbo.org.
PLATINUM - 30,000 EUR
- Exclusive gala dinner Sponsor OR exclusive cocktail reception Sponsor OR exclusive event App Sponsor (as available)
- Reserved branded gala dinner table
- 2 additional gala dinner invitations
- Guest blog contribution opportunity (https://iccwbo.org/news-publications/)*
- Strategic logo placement in banners & collaterals
- 1 pop-up notification on the ICC DRS App
- Testimonial quote on the event page*
- Sponsor a lunch (will be co-sponsored as available)
- Sponsor the photo booth OR the translation booth (as available)
- Participants list available in priority
- 1-minute company video to be played during session breaks (including subtitles)*
- Opportunity to provide
lanyardsORnotebooks& pens OR delegate bags ORwater bottlesOR mobile charging stations (as available)** - Sponsor a coffee break (will be co-sponsored as available)
- Private meeting room reserved for 1 hour (as available)
- Exhibition space + exhibitor pass (Table may be shared depending on availability)
- Opportunity to include a branded item in the participant bags**
- Profile included on the ICC DRS app
- 8 complimentary registrations
- 8 special reduced registrations (20% reduction)
- Sponsor recognition on ICC arbitration social media channels
- Pre-event introduction to participants
- Use of official event Sponsor logo
- 30% discount on ICC e-publications
- Signage at venue + logo on all digital & onsite promotional materials
*All content to be approved by ICC
** Sponsor to bear all associated costs (The material must be ethically and sustainably sourced or produced)
Our sponsorship packages do not include speaking opportunities. Please let us know should you wish to submit a speaker candidate.
GOLD - 20,000 EUR
- 1 pop-up notification on the ICC DRS App
- Testimonial quote on the event page*
- Sponsor a lunch (will be co-sponsored as available)
- Sponsor the photo booth OR the translation booth (as available)
- Participants list available in priority
- 30-second company video to be played during session breaks (including subtitles)*
- Opportunity to provide
lanyardsORnotebooks& pens OR delegate bags ORwater bottlesOR mobile charging stations (as available)** - Sponsor a coffee break (will be co-sponsored as available)
- Private meeting room reserved for 1 hour (as available)
- Exhibition space + exhibitor pass (Table may be shared depending on availability)
- Opportunity to include a branded item in the participant bags**
- Profile included on the ICC DRS app
- 6 complimentary registrations
- 6 special reduced registrations (20% reduction)
- Sponsor recognition on ICC arbitration social media channels
- Pre-event introduction to participants
- Use of official event Sponsor logo
- 30% discount on ICC e-publications
- Signage at venue + logo on all digital & onsite promotional materials
*All content to be approved by ICC
** Sponsor to bear all associated costs (The material must be ethically and sustainably sourced or produced)
Our sponsorship packages do not include speaking opportunities. Please let us know should you wish to submit a speaker candidate.
SILVER - 13,000 EUR
- 30-second company video to be played during session breaks (including subtitles)*
- Opportunity to provide
lanyardsORnotebooks& pens OR delegate bags ORwater bottlesOR mobile charging stations (as available)** - Sponsor a coffee break (will be co-sponsored as available)
- Private meeting room reserved for 1 hour (as available)
- Exhibition space + exhibitor pass (Table may be shared depending on availability)
- Opportunity to include a branded item in the participant bags**
- Profile included on the ICC DRS app
- 3 complimentary registrations
- 3 special reduced registrations (20% reduction)
- Sponsor recognition on ICC arbitration social media channels
- Pre-event introduction to participants
- Use of official event Sponsor logo
- 30% discount on ICC e-publications
- Signage at venue + logo on all digital & onsite promotional materials
*All content to be approved by ICC
** Sponsor to bear all associated costs (The material must be ethically and sustainably sourced or produced)
Our sponsorship packages do not include speaking opportunities. Please let us know should you wish to submit a speaker candidate.
BRONZE - 10,000 EUR
- Opportunity to include a branded item in the participant bags**
- Profile included on the ICC DRS app
- 2 complimentary registrations
- 2 special reduced registrations (20% reduction)
- Sponsor recognition on ICC arbitration social media channels
- Pre-event introduction to participants
- Use of official event Sponsor logo
- 30% discount on ICC e-publications
- Signage at venue + logo on all digital & onsite promotional materials
*All content to be approved by ICC
** Sponsor to bear all associated costs (The material must be ethically and sustainably sourced or produced)
Our sponsorship packages do not include speaking opportunities. Please let us know should you wish to submit a speaker candidate.
