10th ICC European Conference on International Arbitration
Maison de la Chimie, 28 bis rue Saint Dominique, 75007 Paris, FranceICC HQ, 33 avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris, France
Taking place on 23 March 2026, kicking off Paris Arbitration Week, the 10th ICC European Conference on International Arbitration is a must-attend for arbitration professionals who want to keep up to date with the latest trends, developments and strategies in arbitration in Europe.
An ICC Institute Advanced Level Training will take place on 25 March 2026.
Who should attend?
• Practising lawyers
• Arbitrators, mediators
• Corporate counsel
• Academic
• Professionals interested in and/or involved in international arbitration in Europe
Dates and venues:
Date of the conference: 23 March 2026
Venue: Maison de la Chimie, 28 bis rue Saint Dominique, 75007 Paris, France
Date of the training: 25 March 2026
Venue: ICC HQ, 33 avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris, France
Registration fees
Registration fees for non-ICC members. A 20% VAT will be applied.
Conference
Early Bird (until 23 January 2026): 535€
Standard (24 January – 6 March 2026): 699€
Last Chance (7 – 25 March 2026): 824€
Advanced ICC Institute Training
Early Bird (until 23 January 2026): 643€
Standard (24 January – 6 March 2026): 806€
Last Chance (7 – 25 March 2026): 931€
Package – Conference and Advanced ICC Institute Training (20% discount)
Early Bird (until 23 January 2026): 943€
Standard (24 January – 6 March 2026): 1204€
Last Chance (7 – 25 March 2026): 1329€
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.
A list of hotels situated near to the conference venue, where ICC has negotiated preferential tariffs, will be shared with participants upon registration.
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.
Special assistance
Persons with a disability who require special assistance to attend the conference are invited to contact ICCGlobalEvents@iccwbo.org.
Cancellation policy
50% of the registration fee will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing before Friday 20 February 2026. 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 Global Events 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.
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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Monday 23 March
07.30 – 10.15 Registration & Welcome Coffee
08.30 – 10.15 Official Opening of Paris Arbitration Week
10.20 – 10.45 Opening 10th ICC European conference
Why we are all a little biased: Cognitive Biases in Arbitration. Mihael Jeklic in conversation with Alexander Fessas
Why is true neutrality so elusive? In this opening conversation, Alexander Fessas sits down with Mihael Jeklic to explore the psychological forces that shape decision-making in arbitration. Even the most experienced professionals are not immune to cognitive biases that distort how we perceive, reason, and decide - often without us even realizing it.
Drawing on psychology and behavioral science, the conversation examines the science behind human judgment, with a particular focus on Jeklic's latest research on myside bias - the tendency to favor information that supports our existing views while dismissing contradictory evidence. By examining how confirmation bias, myside bias, and other cognitive patterns affect arbitration practice, this conversation challenges the assumption that experience and good intentions are enough to ensure sound judgement.
10.45 – 11.15 Coffee Break
11.15 – 12.00 Panel I: The Advocate's Dilemma - When Confidence Becomes Overconfidence
Studies show that lawyers on both sides of a dispute typically predict victory with more than 50% confidence - a statistical impossibility that reveals how myside bias distorts judgment and prevents settlement. This panel examines why even experienced advocates fall prey to overconfidence, how this affects client advice and case strategy, and what practical debiasing tools actually work in practice.
12.00 – 12.30 Q&A
12.30 – 14.15 Lunch
14.15 – 15.00 Panel II: Designing Better Deliberations - How Tribunals Really Decide
Behind closed doors, arbitral tribunals face unique psychological pressures - from groupthink to seniority dynamics - that can compromise independent judgment. Drawing on research from jury studies and judicial behaviour, this panel explores how deliberation design, appointment methods, and structured protocols can transform group dynamics and improve decision quality.
15.00-15.30 Q&A
15.30 – 16.00 Coffee Break
16.00 – 17.00 Panel III: Following the Money - How Financial Structures Shape Arbitral Outcomes
Fee arrangements, funding structures, and cost allocation create powerful but often invisible incentives that influence how cases are conducted and resolved. This panel examines how different compensation models affect advocat behaviour and settlement dynamics, the impact of third-party funding on case strategy, and the ICC's institutional approach to managing financial incentives through fee-fixing and cost management.
17.00-17.20 Q&A
17.20 – 17.30 Closing Remarks
17.30 – 19.00 Cocktail Reception
Celebrating the 10th edition of the ICC European Conference
Wednesday 25 March
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, 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.
08.30 – 09.00: Registration & Welcome coffee
09.00– 09.10: Welcome address, introduction and presentation of the training
- Ndanga Kamau, Arbitrator, Ndanga Kamau Law, France; Council Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law; Former Vice President, ICC International Court of Arbitration
- Olivier Caprasse, Professor, Universities of Liège (ULiege) and Brussels (ULB); Caprasse Arbitration; Member, Brussels Bar, Belgium
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.
- Friederike Schäfer, Partner, ZEILER, Austria
- Annet van Hooft, Independent Arbitrator and Counsel, Van Hooft Legal, France
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.
- Colleen Parker Bacquet, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration, Paris
10.30 – 10.40: Q&A
10.40 – 11.10: Coffee break
11.10 – 11.20: Introduction of case scenario
- Ndanga Kamau, Arbitrator, Ndanga Kamau Law, France; Council Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law; Former Vice President, ICC International Court of Arbitration
- Olivier Caprasse, Professor, Universities of Liège (ULiege) and Brussels (ULB); Caprasse Arbitration; Member, Brussels Bar, Belgium
11.20 – 12.20: Working Groups discussing case scenario
12.20 – 14.20: Lunch
14.20 – 14.50: 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.
- Crina Baltag, Associate Professor, International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom; Member, ARBITRA; Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law
- Hayk Kupelyants, Assistant Professor, King’s College London, United Kingdom; Member, ICC Court of International Arbitration
14.50 – 15.00: Q&A
15.00 – 15.30: 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.
- Olivier Caprasse, Professor, Universities of Liège (ULiege) and Brussels (ULB); Caprasse Arbitration; Member, Brussels Bar, Belgium
- Jacob Grierson, Partner, Anima Dispute Resolution, France; Council Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law; Member, ICC Arbitration Commission on Arbitration and ADR
15.30 – 15.40: Q&A
15.40 – 16.10: 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.
- Ndanga Kamau, Arbitrator, Ndanga Kamau Law, France; Council Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law; Former Vice President, ICC International Court of Arbitration
- Lauro Gama, Independent Arbitrator, Lauro Gama Advogados Associados; Professor of Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio, Brazil
16.10 – 16.20: Q&A
16.20 – 16.50: Coffee break
16.50 – 17.50: Working Groups discussing case scenario
17.50 – 18.00: Concluding Remarks
- Ndanga Kamau, Arbitrator, Ndanga Kamau Law, France; Council Member, ICC Institute of World Business Law; Former Vice President, ICC International Court of Arbitration
- Olivier Caprasse, Professor, Universities of Liège (ULiege) and Brussels (ULB); Caprasse Arbitration; Member, Brussels Bar, Belgium
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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.
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