Dates and venues

Date of the conference: 07 April 2025 

Venue:  Maison de la Chimie, 28 bis rue Saint Dominique, 75007 Paris

Date of the training: 09 April 2025 

Venue: ICC HQ, 33-43 Av. du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris 

Registration fees

Registration fees for non-ICC members:   

Conference

Early Bird (until 14 February 2025): 525€  

Standard (15 February – 21 March 2025): 685€  

Last Chance (22 March – 9 April 2025): 835€  

Training   

Early Bird (until 14 February 2025): 630€  

Standard (15 February – 21 March 2025): 790€  

Last Chance (22 March – 9 April 2025): 940€  

Package – Training and Conference (20% discount)   

Early Bird (until 14 February 2025): 925€  

Standard (15 February – 21 March 2025): 1180€  

Last Chance (22 March – 9 April 2025): 1330€  

*20% VAT will be applied. 

Registration fees for 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 AVAILABLE.   

Group rates: Register 5 persons from the same company and pay for 4.   

FULL TIME Academics may benefit from a 20% discount.   

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. 

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

Working language

English

Credits, hours and points

This event is 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).

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

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

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 before Friday 7 March 2025. 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. 

07.30 – 08.30 Registration and welcome coffee kindly sponsored by J.S. Held
 

09.00 – 10.00 Official Opening of Paris Arbitration Week Introduction 

10.00 – 10.30 Coffee break kindly sponsored by Diales and Linklaters
 

10.30 – 10.50 Introductory Speech of the 9th ICC European Conference 

• Alexander G. Fessas, Secretary General, ICC International Court of Arbitration; Director, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Paris 

10.50 – 11.20: Session 1: Technology And Its Impact on International Arbitration 

This session brings together pioneers from leading legal tech companies and innovation experts to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping international arbitration. The discussion will address both current technological capabilities and future developments, offering practitioners insights into how automation and digital innovation will transform arbitration practice in the coming years. Speakers will share practical experiences, discuss implementation challenges, and forecast which technologies are likely to have the most significant impact on international dispute resolution. 

• Ashleigh Brocchieri, Expert Counsel, Case Management, ICC Dispute Resolution Services, Paris

• Charlie Harrel, Chief Operating Officer, Opus 2 International, United Kingdom 

• Alexandre Vagenheim, VP Global Legal Data, Jus Mundi, France 

       Moderator 

• Maxi Scherer, Co-Founder, ArbBoutique; Professor of Law, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom 

11.20-11.30 Q&A 
 

11.30 – 12.45: Session 2: Energy Transition and Carbon Markets: Arbitrating the Path to Net-Zero 

As the world accelerates towards net-zero goals, this session examines the challenges of energy transition projects and carbon market disputes in international arbitration. Experts will explore how arbitration mechanisms are adapting to resolve both traditional energy infrastructure disputes and novel carbon trading conflicts. The discussion will span from technical disputes in renewable energy projects to complex carbon credit valuation controversies, offering insights into how arbitration with its flexibility, confidentiality, and global enforceability, can effectively address these challenges while supporting the global move towards a net-zero economy.  

• Glenn R. George, Partner, Bates White, United States 

• Kai-Uwe Karl, Global Chief Litigation Counsel at GE Renewable Energy, United Kingdom

• Kathryn Khamsi, Partner, Three Crowns LLP, France 

        Moderator

• Gabriel Costa, Associate General Counsel Global Litigation, Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda, Brazil; Chairman, ICC Brazil Arbitration & ADR Commission

12.45 – 13.00  Q&A 
 

13.00 – 14.45  Lunch 
 

14.45 – 15.40 Session 3: Mock Court Session: Complex Arbitration Scenarios 

Members of the ICC Court and Secretariat will lead an interactive mock court session and conference attendees will be able to act as Court members contributing to the decision of the Court. This session will highlight how the ICC Court may approach various issues in deciding matters related to multi-party & multi-contract scenarios and consolidation. 

President - ICC International Court of Arbitration 

• Claudia Salomon 

Court members 

• Antje Baumann (Germany); Founding Partner, BAUMANN Resolving Disputes, Germany 

• Marcos Dracos KC (Cyprus); Barrister, One Essex Court, United Kingdom 

• Hayk Kupelyants (Armenia); English Solicitor; Lecturer, King's College London, United Kingdom 

Secretariat - ICC International Court of Arbitration 

• Živa Filipič, Managing Counsel, Paris 

• Francisco Trebucq, Counsel, Paris 

• Sophie Varenne, Counsel, Paris

15.40-15.50 Q&A 
 

15.50 – 16.00 Closing Remarks 

• Ulrich Kopetzki, Acting Director, Arbitration and ADR, Europe, ICC Dispute Resolution Service

16.00 – 17.30 Meet & Greet with ICC Court Secretariat Representatives 

Join us for an informal networking session where you can connect with ICC Secretariat representatives. Grab a drink and enjoy the opportunity to engage in conversations with representatives from the ICC case management teams, regional offices and ICC International Centre for ADR. This is your chance to build valuable connections and gain insights into the workings of the Court! 

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

• 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.