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The conference will bring together leading practitioners from the US and further afield to discuss the notable developments occurring in the technology sector and the heightened risk of ensuing disputes. It will take place on February 20, 2025 in New York, NY. Join for an excellent opportunity to get up to date with practical discussion, […]
Please join the Silicon Valley Arbitration and Mediation Center (SVAMC) and other leading arbitration institutions and organizations from around the world in a week-long series of 24 panels and five nights of networking events about international arbitration in California. The California International Arbitration Week (CIAW) is hosted by the California Lawyers Association and California Arbitration.
The ABA Dispute Resolution Section 2025 Spring Conference will take place April 25 & 26, 2025 in the West Loop in Chicago, Il with the theme “Reaching New Heights: The Rising Tide of Dispute Resolution.” The 2025 conference will actualize the future of dispute resolution with in-person, hybrid, and online programs. Collaborate in-person in Chicago, […]
Please join CIARB-NAB on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST via Zoom for a timely and thought-provoking program with a distinguished panel from the SVAMC! The discussion will be moderated by Les Schiefelbein, FCIArb, an internationally recognized arbitrator and mediator with over four decades of experience in corporate and government legal practice, specializing […]
The SVAMC proudly sponsors... Geneva as an International IP Arbitration Hub When: June 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm CEST (Geneva local time), 9:00am Pacific / 11:00am Central / 12:00pm Eastern for virtual attendees. Where: LALIVE Rue de la Mairie 35, Geneva, Switzerland Cocktail reception sponsored by the law firms Killias & Legler and Polaris Law […]
Confronting Climate Change: Evolving Strategies in Dispute Resolution International dispute resolution is complex and constantly evolving due to the fast pace of the global economy and technological innovation. The Seventh Annual Schiefelbein Global Dispute Resolution Conference will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2025. This year’s co-sponsors are ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Schiefelbein Global Dispute […]
SVAMC, in collaboration with JAMS and Jus Mundi invites you to this unique program exploring AI’s promise and limits in conflict resolution. Highlights include: A live mediation simulation — human mediator vs. generative AI systems A mock arbitration hearing — “Who picks the arbitrator: you or the algorithm?” Insights from leading experts in ADR, law, […]
Join SVAMC Young Professionals for a thought-provoking session: “Resolution of Space Disputes in the New Space Age: An Introduction," hosted in collaboration with the Association of Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (ANCoRS) at Columbia University. Date: September 15, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST (New York) 8:00 – 9:00 AM PDT (California) 5:00 – […]
This webinar will explore the ways in which arbitration is better suited than traditional litigation to (1) effectively use AI tools to manage the dispute resolution process; and (2) quickly and reliably resolve disputes that actually involve AI or other emerging technologies. Our speakers will be Tony Casey, Donald M. Ephraim Professor of Law and […]
One of the most prestigious arbitration events in Latin America is returning this year in São Paulo, Brazil. Organized by the Center for Arbitration and Mediation of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (CAM-CCBC), the Congress brings together leading arbitrators, practitioners, academics, and corporate counsel from around the globe to discuss the latest trends shaping international […]
When: October 24, 2025 | 15:30 – 16:30 CET (9:30a - 10:30a EDT) Where: Zoom https://rb.gy/pe5021 What: As state entities — whether municipalities, state-owned banks, sovereign wealth funds, public pension funds, state-owned enterprises, or governmental development agencies — increasingly allocate capital into blockchain-based ventures, key questions emerge: How can states protect their investments in blockchain-based […]
Join us for an insightful discussion on how Generative AI is reshaping the way mediators work—enhancing creativity, efficiency, and understanding while preserving the essential human touch. Featuring: Ata Türkfiliz (PhD Researcher, University of Antwerp & SVAMC-YP Steering Committee Member) Hosted by: Columbia University School of Professional Studies ANCoRS & SVAMC Young Professionals Wednesday, October 29, […]