ICC YAAF: The Next Generation of International Arbitration: Skills, Challenges & Opportunities
This event will feature a special dialogue with Claudia Salomon, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration. Topics will cover the evolving landscape of international arbitration, essential skills for young professionals, overcoming career barriers, and the growing role of Asia in global dispute resolution.
Highlights include:
- Keynote insights from Claudia Salomon on ICC YAAF’s mission and opportunities for young professionals.
- Interactive discussions on skills development, diversity, and digital trends in arbitration.
- Networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders.
Whether you’re a young legal professional or an arbitration enthusiast, this event is a perfect platform to gain knowledge and connect with the international arbitration community.
Venue: Qingdao Financial Legal Affairs Tower, Laoshan Area, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China
Contact - Jing Li, ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia; Senior Partner, Beijing Wilson Law Firm - jing.li@winsonglobal.com
14:00 – 14:30 Registration & Networking
14:30 – 14:40 Welcome Remarks
- Vera He, Deputy Director, Arbitration and ADR, North Asia, ICC Dispute Resolution Services
14:40 – 16:00 Special Dialogue
- Guest of Honour: Claudia Salomon, President, ICC International Court of Arbitration
- Interviewers:
- Jing Li, ICC YAAF Representative for North Asia; Senior Partner, Winson Law Firm, Beijing
- Prof. Deqiang Chi, Deputy Professor, School of Law, Shandong University; Legal Counsel, Jinan Municipal Government, Jinan
- Yumei Gao, Director of International and IP Division, Qilu Law Firm, Qingdao
16:00 – 16:15 Interactive Q&A Session
16:15 – 17:00 Networking
At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.
Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.
