11th ICC Asia Pacific Conference on International Arbitration
Amara Singapore hotel, SingaporeAmara Singapore hotel, Singapore
The 11th edition of the annual ICC Asia Pacific Conference on International Arbitration will take place in Singapore on 26 June 2026! Mark your calendars for this flagship event in the Asia-Pacific region. Over two days, arbitrators, mediators, corporate counsel, lawyers, and business leaders will gather to network and exchange insights.
This year’s conference will explore key developments in arbitration and discuss the changes to the ICC Arbitration Rules, which will be released later this year. It will be held alongside an ICC Institute of World Business Law Advanced Training on Interest in international arbitration: how to get it right? Economic, legal and procedural considerations on 25 June 2026, offering participants a valuable opportunity to engage directly with representatives of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and the ICC Institute of World Business Law.
Why attend?
Bringing more than 200 people together, the programme is designed to keep the discussion lively and interactive. With a debate, a mock session of the ICC Court, a focused session on asset tracing, and an exchange on the revised ICC Rules following their launch in June, the conference promises to be engaging and a wonderful opportunity not just to learn, but also to connect and reconnect with colleagues from across the region.
Who should attend?
- Practising lawyers
- Corporate counsel
- Judges
- Arbitrators
- Mediators
- Business professionals and academics from around the world
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Testimonial Quote
"The ICC Asia Pacific Conference on International Arbitration remains a key platform in the global arbitration calendar. Omani & Partners is pleased to partner with ICC for this gathering of practitioners shaping dispute resolution."
Dr. Nasser Al-Adba
Founder & Managing Director
Omani & Partners LLP
Dates and venue:
ICC Institute of World Business Law Advanced Training on Interest in international arbitration: how to get it right? Economic, legal and procedural considerations
Date: 25 June 2026
Venue: Amara Singapore hotel, 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore
11th ICC APAC Conference
Date: 26 June 2026
Venue: Amara Singapore hotel, 165 Tanjong Pagar Road, Singapore
Registration fees:
Advanced Training
Super Early Bird (until 27 March 2026): USD 575
Early Bird (28 March - 1 May 2026): USD 623
Standard (2 May - 19 June 2026): USD 883
Last Chance (20 - 26 June 2026): USD 935
Conference
Super Early Bird (until 27 March 2026): USD 475
Early Bird (28 March - 1 May 2026): USD 520
Standard (2 May - 19 June 2026): USD 727
Last Chance (20 - 26 June 2026): USD 830
Package - Advanced Training and Conference (20% discount)
Super Early Bird (until 27 March 2026): USD 840
Early Bird (28 March - 1 May 2026): USD 914
Standard (2 May - 19 June 2026): USD 1288
Last Chance (20 - 26 June 2026): USD 1412
ICC members:
20% discount on the above rates. Please contact your local NC to obtain your discount code.
Included with your registration:
All delegates will receive access to the following ICC resources:
- 50% discount on the new ICC Digital Training in Arbitration Practice and Procedure.
- Digital copies of the ICC Institute Dossier, “Good Faith in International Arbitration: A Versatile Chameleon?” and the latest ICC Dispute Resolution Bulletin (ICC’s flagship dispute resolution publication).
- ICC DRS App access, including the Report, Toolkit, and Factsheet on Expedited Procedure Provisions.
- 15% loyalty discount for the 12th ICC APAC Conference in Hong Kong (2027).
Special discounts:
- FULL TIME in-house counsel and government representatives may attend the conference free of charge. LIMITED SPACES ARE AVAILABLE.
- FULL TIME academics may benefit from a 20% discount.
Group rates:
- Register two delegates and a third colleague may attend at a 50% discount or,
- Register five participants and pay for four.
Please contact ICCGlobalEvents@iccwbo.org for more details.
Travel and accomodation
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations.
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.
Cancellation and ticket transfer policy
Tickets are fully transferable at no extra charge up to 24 hours before the event. You may transfer your registration to another person from the same company or organisation free of charge; updated delegate information will be required.
However, if you need to cancel your registration, please note the following conditions:
- 50% of the registration fee will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received before Friday, 22 May 2026.
- Cancellations after this date are non‑refundable, except in exceptional circumstances such as visa refusals or illness. In these cases, a minimum cancellation fee of 20% of the registration fee will be applied.
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.
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).
This is a SILE Accredited CPD Activity:
- ICC Institute of World Business Law Advanced Training on Interest in international arbitration: how to get it right? Economic, legal and procedural : TBC Public CPD Points / Alternative Dispute Resolution / Advanced
- 11th ICC Asia Pacific Conference on International Arbitration” - TBC Public CPD Points / Alternative Dispute Resolution / Intermediate
Participants who wish to obtain CPD Points must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, participants are reminded to sign in on arrival and sign out at the conclusion of each day of the event in the manner required by the organiser. Participants must not be absent from each day of the event for more than 15 minutes. Participants may obtain Public CPD Points for each day of the event on which they comply strictly with the Attendance Policy. Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy on any particular day of the event will not be able to obtain CPD Points for that day. Please refer to https://www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.
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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Thursday, 25 June 2026
ICC Institute of World Business Law Advanced Training on Interest in international arbitration: how to get it right? Economic, legal and procedural considerations
| 09.00-09.10 |
Welcome address, introduction and presentation of the ICC Institute of World Business Law and the training
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| 09.10-10.10 |
An introduction to interest – from an economic perspective Interest in international arbitration is an important yet poorly understood topic. In this first session, participants will be introduced to the economic basis and rationale for awarding interest. Economic experts will outline the different types of interest and identify the relationship between interest rates and currency, exchange rates, and inflation. Throughout the session, speakers will illustrate concepts using examples.
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| 10.10-10.40 | Q&A |
| 10.40-11.00 |
Coffee break |
| 11.00-12.00 |
Legal basis for awarding interest This session builds on the previous one. Once participants have understood the foundations of interest, it will be time to turn to the legal basis for awarding interest. In this session, participants will cover four topics, (i) legal authority for awarding interest, (ii) choice of rate of interest, (iii) period of interest – pre-and post-award interest, and (iv) simple v compound interest. In this session, speakers will adopt a comparatist approach to contrast approaches in different jurisdictions, and set out relevant considerations such as applicable law, mandatory v discretionary rules, and public policy considerations.
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| 12.00-12.30 | Q&A |
| 12.30-14.00 | Lunch break |
| 14.00-15.00 | Case scenarios on Legal basis for awarding interest |
| 15.00-16.00 |
Practical and procedural issues: tips and potential pitfalls In this final session, speakers will guide participants through practical and procedural issues and provide tips on how to navigate potential pitfalls. The topics covered will include the timing and format of submissions and calculations, how to work with evidence, and how to approach interest when drafting submissions and awards. The session will approach these issues from the perspective of what is expected of both counsel and tribunals.
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| 16.00-16.30 | Q&A |
| 16.30-16.50 | Coffee break |
| 16.50-17.50 |
Case scenarios on Practical and procedural issues: tips and potential pitfalls |
| 17.50-18.00 |
Concluding remarks
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Friday, 26 June 2026
| 09-00 – 10.00 | Registration and welcome coffee |
| 10.00 - 10.10 |
Opening Remarks
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| 10.10 – 10.30 |
Keynote Address: The relationship between specialised courts and arbitration in resolving industry-specific disputes
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| 10.30 – 11.30 |
Session 1: New ICC Rules 2026: towards enhanced clarity and efficiency The 2026 edition of the ICC Rules marks the most significant update since the 2021 revision. The session will examine key features of the new rules including notable changes and newly introduced provisions. The session will also provide an inside look at how institutional practice, statistical insights and recommendations led to the final version of the Rules. Moderator:
Speakers:
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| 11.30 – 12.00 |
Coffee break kindly sponsored by Omani & Partners and JS Held |
| 12.00 – 12.45 |
Session 2: Asset recovery: the ultimate litmus test of arbitration To date, asset tracking and recovery remain challenging aspects in the aftermath of an arbitration. There is a great deal of due diligence and investigation work in tracing and mapping out assets before they are recovered, especially in complex circumstances where the assets are in different jurisdictions or tax havens, parties are insolvent, or sovereign immunity applies. The panel will take stock of the most pertinent issues in asset recovery arising out of arbitration proceedings, discuss how they transpire in practice, and consider ways to maximise chances to attain successful asset recovery through early dispute strategy. Moderator:
Speakers:
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| 12.45 – 13.00 |
ICC DRL x Jus AI: The Next Era of Arbitration Research
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| 14.00 – 15.00 |
Session 3: Awarding costs: pitfalls and best practices in drafting costs decisions Many awards struggle to articulate a clear and thorough approach for reaching decisions on costs by contrast to decisions on jurisdiction, liability and damages. What are the most common pitfalls that should be avoided, and what best practices should be considered to write better reasoned and more predictable cost allocation decisions? This two-part panel will start with a live mock session of the ICC Court scrutinizing a draft award on costs. Following the mock session, panellists will discuss modern practices, emerging trends, and an array of approaches to improve cost allocation decisions in international arbitration. President - ICC International Court of Arbitration
Members - ICC International Court of Arbitration
Secretariat - ICC International Court of Arbitration
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| 15.00 – 15.30 |
Coffee Break kindly sponsored by Allen & Overy Shearman and Lineal |
| 15.30 - 16.30 |
Oxford Style Debate: “This House believes that dissenting opinions undermine, rather than strengthen, arbitral awards.” Moderator:
Jury Comments:
For the motion:
Against the motion:
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| 16.30 – 16.40 |
Closing Remarks
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| 16.40 – 18.30 |
Networking reception generously sponsored by Omani & Partners |
Thursday, 25 June 2026
ICC YAAF: Padel and Pastries
07.00-09.30 Padel and Pastries at Pop Padel, 8A Lengkok Bahru, Singapore 159787.
Join for a fun morning of padel under the tutelage of seasoned coaches at Pop Padel. Rackets and tennis balls will be provided and all are welcome! This will be followed by a breakfast networking session. Spaces are limited and successful applicants will be notified by email. Register at this link
The event is open to all members of dispute resolution community who are padel enthusiasts or keen to learn the sport!
