17th Arbitration Conference
December 2, 2025
Major event of the year
The ICC Russia Arbitration Conference remains a premier platform for in-depth analysis and forward-looking discussions in the field of dispute resolution. As we reflect on the key developments of 2024, this year's conference will provide a strategic perspective on the evolving arbitration landscape, offering invaluable insights from leading practitioners, academics, and industry experts.
In 2025, international arbitration continues to adapt to emerging global challenges, including the increasing role of technology in dispute resolution, the growing emphasis on sustainability and ESG-related arbitration, and the rising influence of regional arbitration centers. This conference will equip participants with the knowledge to navigate these shifts and anticipate future trends.
Key topics will include:
In 2025, international arbitration continues to adapt to emerging global challenges, including the increasing role of technology in dispute resolution, the growing emphasis on sustainability and ESG-related arbitration, and the rising influence of regional arbitration centers. This conference will equip participants with the knowledge to navigate these shifts and anticipate future trends.
Key topics will include:
- A critical review of arbitration developments in 2025, highlighting key achievements and challenges.
- Exclusive insights from global arbitration leaders on shaping the future of dispute resolution.
- Analysis of significant cases and their implications for international arbitration practices.
- Emerging trends for 2026, including the integration of AI in arbitration proceedings, the evolution of investment arbitration, and the impact of geopolitical shifts on arbitral practice.
- Join us as we engage in high-level discussions, exchange best practices, and chart the course for the next era of international arbitration
ICC Russia Arbitration Conference 2025: Shaping the Future of International Arbitration
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Conference Program
Session I
Arbitration in the Context of Sanctions: 2025 Review and Key Challenges
Topics for discussion:
- The impact of sanctions on Russian companies' access to international arbitration
- Russian court practice regarding Articles 248.1 and 248.2 of the Commercial Procedure Code of the Russian Federation
- Enforcement risks of arbitral awards in “unfriendly” jurisdictions
- Challenges of arbitrator appointment: recusals, neutrality, and selection criteria
Session II
State Courts and Arbitration: Competition or Cooperation?
Topics for discussion:
- Enforcement of arbitral awards in the current geopolitical environment
- The role of state courts in supporting or hindering arbitration
- Practice of issuing anti-arbitration and anti-suit injunctions
Session III
Dispute Resolution Involving Russian Parties in Foreign Courts and Arbitration
Topics for discussion:
- Case studies and current trends in foreign arbitral institutions
- Pros and cons of choosing Eastern vs. Western forums for dispute resolution
- Enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Russia
Session IV
Round Tables
1. Investment Arbitration: New Challenges for Russian Investors
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Topics for discussion:
- Opportunities and risks of investment arbitration for Russian companies
- Impact of sanctions on investment protection abroad
- Strategies for minimizing risks when investing in “unfriendly” jurisdictions
Topics for discussion:
- Use of anti-suit and anti-arbitration injunctions in Russia
- Response of foreign courts to Russian injunctions
- Effect of such injunctions on international arbitration agreements
Topics for discussion:
- Application of AI in evidence analysis and drafting of arbitral awards
- Ethical and legal issues surrounding AI use in arbitration
- The impact of technology on the efficiency of the arbitration process
The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the program
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