10th ICC Asia Pacific Conference on International Arbitration
The 10th edition of the annual ICC Asia Pacific Conference on International Arbitration is taking place in Hong Kong on 25-27 June 2025! Mark your calendars for this must-attend event in the Asia Pacific. Arbitrators, mediators, corporate counsel, lawyers and businesspeople from the region will come together for three days of networking and insights.
Two ICC Institute of World Business Law Trainings will take place on the occasion of the 10th ICC APAC Conference.
An ICC Institute Training for Tribunal Secretaries: Role, Tasks and Skills of Tribunal Secretaries to Excel in their Function will take place in Hong Kong on 25 June 2025. This training is addressed to lawyers who wish to act as Tribunal Secretaries. Throughout this one-day training, participants will learn about the role and the responsibilities of Tribunal Secretaries from the receipt of the case to the issuance of the Arbitral Award and will mainly focus on ICC arbitration rules.
An ICC Institute Advanced Training on the Conduct of the Proceedings and Case Management: the Arbitrator's Perspective will take place in Hong Kong on 26 June 2025. In this training session, participants will learn about conducting proceedings and how to manage cases: particularly in relation to specific techniques, issues, and information exchange. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in case scenarios sessions and debates in order to discuss and grasp the underpinnings of case management and conducting proceedings.
Who should attend?
- Practising lawyers
- Corporate counsel
- Judges
- Arbitrators
- Mediators
- Business professionals and academics from around the world
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Dates and venue:
ICC Institute Training for Tribunal Secretaries
Date: 25 June 2025
Venue: TBC (Central Hong Kong)
ICC Institute Advanced Training on the Conduct of the Proceedings and Case Management
Date: 26 June 2025
Venue: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
10th ICC APAC Conference
Date: 27 June 2025
Venue: Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Hong Kong
Registration fees:
Tribunal Secretaries training:
Early Bird (until 9 May 2025): USD 549
Standard (10 May - 22 June 2025): USD 715
Last Chance (23 - 27 June 2025): USD 815
ICC Institute Training on the Conduct of the Proceedings and Case Management
Early Bird (until 9 May 2025): USD 689
Standard (10 May - 22 June 2025): USD 849
Last Chance (23 - 27 June 2025): USD 949
Conference
Early Bird (until 9 May 2025): USD 499
Standard (10 May - 22 June 2025): USD 629
Last Chance (23 - 27 June 2025): USD 799
Package 1 - Tribunal Secretaries training and Conference (20% discount)
Early Bird (until 9 May 2025): USD 839
Standard (10 May - 22 June 2025): USD 1075
Last Chance (23 - 27 June 2025): USD 1291
Package 2 – Institute Training and Conference (20% discount)
Early Bird (until 9 May 2025): USD 950
Standard (10 May - 22 June 2025): USD 1183
Last Chance (23 - 27 June 2025): USD 1399.
Travel and accommodation:
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations.
ICC has reserved a quota of rooms at preferential rates from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 June 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, where the event is taking place. A reservation link will be sent to participants upon registration so that they may make their bookings directly with the hotel. Please note that all reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card.
Persons with a disability who require special assistance to attend the conference or training are invited to contact ICCGlobalEvents@iccwbo.org.
Visa
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
Credits, hours and points:
The Tribunal Secretaries training, ICC training and conference will be eligible for credits before the Law Society of Hong Kong, State Bar of New York and Paris Bar. Please note that this is subject to validation of ICC Global Events' application (or individual application, as necessary).
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 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 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 before Tuesday 27 May 2025 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 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.
10th ICC Asia Pacific Conference on International Arbitration
Stars, States & Settlements: The Next Chapter in International Arbitration
PROGRAMME
All times shown are in HKT
08.30 - 09.30 Registration and welcome coffee
09.30 - 09.40 Welcome Address
09.40 - 10.00 Opening Keynote Address
10.00 - 10.50 Insights on the Latest ICC Highlights: An Asia-Pacific-focused Overview
10.50 - 11.20 Coffee Break
11.20 - 12.20 Session 1: State and State Entity Disputes in ICC Arbitration: Strategic Insights and Evolving Practices
ICC arbitration is often used by state and state entities. 19% of ICC arbitration involved state and state entities in 2024. ICC arbitrations involving states and state entities cover a wide variety of cases involving both large and small amounts in dispute. Asia, in particular, has seen significant involvement of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in international arbitration. Countries like China, India, and Indonesia have numerous SOEs engaged in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and telecommunications.
The ICC has implemented several special practices to facilitate the participation of states and state entities in arbitration, such as the constitution of arbitration tribunals, scrutiny of draft awards, etc.
Join us to gain insights into how ICC arbitration is evolving to meet the needs of state and state entity disputes, and to understand the strategic considerations for both states and their contractual counterparts in navigating this complex landscape.
12.20 - 12.40 Discussion
12.40 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 Session 2: 'Race' to the Moon: Commercial Outer Space, the Next Frontier for International Disputes?
With the deepening of the commercialisation of outer space, activities such as space commercial launch, satellites application, space tourism, and resource exploration have become increasingly prevalent. The global space economy was valued at approximately $469 billion in 2024, with projections suggesting it could reach $1 trillion by 2040. In 2024, the space sector saw a record number of 186 successful rocket launches, signalling a rapid transformation. This rapid growth is driven by advancements in technology, increased private sector investment, and rising demand for space data and related services.
As these activities expand, a series of legal issues have emerged, providing new opportunities for international arbitration and ADR. This panel will introduce the commercial development of outer space and analyse its needs for dispute resolution.
15.00 - 15.20 Discussion
15.20 - 15.50 Coffee Break
15.50 - 16.50 Session 3: Mock Session of the ICC International Court of Arbitration: Spotlight on
Multi-Party & Multi-Contract Issues and Consolidation
Join members of the ICC Court and representatives of the ICC Secretariat in an interactive mock session, contributing to the ICC Court's decision on multi-party and multi-contract issues and consolidation request. The session will highlight how the ICC Court decides on the consolidation and at the same time issues with multi-party contracts.
16.50 - 17.00 Closing Remarks
17.30 - 19.30 Cocktail Reception
The programme will be available shortly.
PROGRAMME
ICC Institute of World Business Law Training for Tribunal Secretaries: Role, Tasks and Skills of Tribunal Secretaries to Excel in their Function
Originally developed by: Catherine Schroeder and Ana Paula Montans
All times shown are in HKT
09.00-09.15 Welcoming and introductory remarks by Chair of the training
- Introduction of the ICC Institute of World Business Law
- Introduction on the benefits a tribunal secretary can provide to the arbitration proceedings
- Introduction to the controversies regarding the role of tribunal secretaries
- Overview of the training programme
09.15-09.45 I. What is expected from a tribunal secretary?
- The perspective of arbitrators/parties/ICC on the role of the tribunal secretary and nature of his/her tasks
- How a tribunal secretary can be helpful/main advantages to the arbitration proceedings in their perspective?
09.45-10.00 Q&A session
10.00-10.20 II. The appointment of tribunal secretaries
- In which type of cases would the appointment of a tribunal secretary be helpful? In all instances? Should this depend on the complexity of the case or the amount in dispute?
- Who should act as a tribunal secretary? (Junior lawyer/experienced lawyer/paralegal?)
- Statement of Independence and Impartiality (ICC Note on the Appointment, Duties and Remuneration of Administrative Secretaries/IBA Guidelines on Conflict of Interest in International Arbitration)
- Remuneration of the tribunal secretary (Comparison with other institutions and ad hoc arbitration)
- Objections by the parties to the appointment of tribunal secretaries and decision by the arbitral tribunal
10.20-10.35 Q&A session
10.35-11.00 Coffee break
11.00-11.20 III. Overview of the tribunal secretary’s tasks and role in the organisation of the
Proceedings
- Nature of the tasks: administrative nature?
- Analysis of the main administrative tasks pertaining to the tribunal secretary
- Analysis of the main non-administrative tasks pertaining to the tribunal secretary
- The tasks in which the tribunal secretary should not be involved and reasons for such limitation
- The specificity of ICSID proceedings
11.20-11.35 Q&A session
11.35-12.20 IV. The support provided by tribunal secretaries from receipt of the case file until the signature of the terms of reference
- The first contacts with the parties
- Drafting the Terms of Reference (ToR) pursuant to Article 23 of the ICC Rules
- Drafting the Procedural Rules (usually Procedural Order No. 1, “PO 1”)
- Preparation of the Case Management Conference (Art. 24 of the ICC Rules)
12.20-12.35 Q&A session
12.35-13.45 Lunch
13.45-14.45 Working Groups: Preparing and Drafting a ToR / PO 1
14.45-15.15 Discussion on the ToR / PO 1
15.15-16.30 V. The support provided by tribunal secretaries from the signature of the terms of reference
until the evidentiary hearing
15.15-15.35 Procedural aspects
- Issues relating to bifurcation, interim measures, provisional measures: inform arbitral tribunal and prepare procedural orders under the tribunal’s direction and supervision
- Document production requests: provide copies of relevant documents to the president of the tribunal, attend/follow deliberations in this regard, and prepare draft decision in the Redfern Schedule under the tribunal’s direction, control and supervision
- Preparation of pre-hearing conference
- Preparation for the evidentiary hearing
- Role during the Hearing
15.35-15.45 Q&A session
15.45-16.05 Coffee break
16.05-16.35 Technological aspects
- Creation, organisation and transmission of electronic files in order to facilitate the organisation of the proceedings
- Cyber-security
- Technical aspects of eDisclosure
16.35-16.50 Q&A session
16.50-17.35 VI. The award
- The role of the tribunal secretary in the deliberations
- The role of the tribunal secretary in the drafting of the award
- Requests for correction/interpretation: draft addendum/decision and liaise with ICC Secretariat
17.35-17.50 Q&A session
17.50-18.00 Closing remarks
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.
STRATEGIC PARTNER - 20,000 EUR
Sponsorship of the cocktail reception- Showcase your brand prominently on the ICC DRS App
- Opportunity to host a social side event (included in the official programme)**
- Guest blog contribution opportunity (https://iccwbo.org/news-publications/)*
- Strategic logo placement in banners and collaterals
- Testimonial quote on the event page*
- Private meeting room reserved for 1 hour
- Sponsor a lunch (will be co-sponsored as available)
- Participants list available in priority
- 2 pop-up notifications on the ICC DRS App
- 1-minute company video to be played during session breaks
- Opportunity to provide Delegate Bags OR Lanyards OR Notebooks & Pens OR Water Bottles (as available)**
- Sponsor a coffee break (will be co-sponsored as available)
- Exhibition space and exhibitor pass
- 2 complimentary invitations to the cocktail or dinner reception
- 8 complimentary registrations to the conference
- 8 special reduced registrations (30% reduction)
- Profile included on the ICC DRS app
- Opportunity to Include a branded item in the participant bags**
- Sponsor recognition on email and ICC arbitration social media
- Use of the official event sponsor logo
- Maximum visibility with signage at the venue and on all digital materials
*All content to be approved by ICC
** Sponsor to bear all associated costs (The material must be ethically and sustainably sourced or produced)
NETWORKING PARTNER - 12,000 EUR
- Participants list available in priority
- 1 pop-up notification on the ICC DRS App
- 30-second company video to be played during session breaks
- Opportunity to provide Delegate Bags OR Lanyards OR Notebooks & Pens OR Water Bottles (as available)**
- Sponsor a coffee break (will be co-sponsored as available)
- Exhibition space and exhibitor pass
- 1 complimentary invitation to the cocktail or dinner reception
- 4 complimentary registrations to the conference
- 4 special reduced registrations (30% reduction)
- Profile included on the ICC DRS app
- Opportunity to Include a branded item in the participant bags**
- Sponsor recognition on email and ICC arbitration social media
- Use of the official event sponsor logo
- Maximum visibility with signage at the venue and on all digital materials
** Sponsor to bear all associated costs (The material must be ethically and sustainably sourced or produced)
BRANDING PARTNER - 7,000 EUR
- 2 complimentary registrations to the conference
- 2 special reduced registrations (30% reduction)
- Profile included on the ICC DRS app
- Opportunity to Include a branded item in the participant bags**
- Sponsor recognition on email and ICC arbitration social media
- Use of the official event sponsor logo
- Maximum visibility with signage at the venue and on all digital materials
** 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.
