Time slot: 9:00 - 11:00. Speakers will include Andrea Pinna, Pedro Saghy, Oleg Todua, David Riesenberg and Pratyush Panjwani. 

Pinna Golberg invites you to an overview of key developments relating to the enforcement of arbitral award and litigation. The breakfast session will comprise focused presentations about the state of affairs in foreign jurisdictions relevant to Russian parties. 

Pinna Goldberg

Around the World in 80 Minutes: Disputes Update from Key Foreign Jurisdictions (US, Latin America, France and Others)

SIDRA

The Role of Singapore Convention on Mediation in International Mediation

This seminar is dedicated to current issues in challenging jurisdiction in international arbitration, with particular regard to recent enforcement practice of the application of anti-sanctions measures in the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation. 

The Chamber of Arbitrators (Minsk, Belarus)

Challenging of jurisdiction in international arbitration: theory and practice, strategy and tactics

An exclusive business discussion, held together with 

, on the UAE's growing role in resolving international disputes involving Russian parties.

 UAE arbitration centres for disputes with Russian participation; choice of arbitral seat (mainland / DIFC / ADGM) and drafting of arbitration clauses; enforcement of foreign awards in the UAE and of UAE awards in Russia.

 Amir AlKhaja, Areen Jayousi and Rabih Tabarra, moderated by Konstantin Antonyuk.

RAA25

The growing role of the UAE in international dispute resolution involving Russian parties

The Guide to Next Generation of Russian Arbitrators

 invites you to join an open and interactive discussion on how emerging arbitrators can secure their first appointments in international arbitration and build a strong professional profile. Practising arbitrators, law firms and in-house counsel will share practical insights and real-life perspectives.

Справочник нового поколения российских арбитров (Russian Arbitrator Guide) 

The Way of the Samurai: How Young Arbitrators Can Secure an Appointment in an International Dispute

The session will focus on current trends in international commercial arbitration, the administration of cross-border disputes, TIAC's experience in cases involving Russian companies, and procedural mechanisms of practical interest to Russian businesses and legal advisers.

TIAC

TIAC 2026: Current Trends and Practical Dispute Resolution Tools for Russian Businesses

How can a Russian party navigate through choppy waters?

ALRUD invites you to a panel discussion on Recognition and Set-Aside of Arbitral Awards in Disputes Involving Parties from Russia. Speakers from Russia, Singapore, Sweden, Türkiye, the UAE, and the UK will share current trends in their jurisdictions and discuss the practical implications for Russian businesses.

ALRUD

Recognition and Set-Aside of Arbitral Awards in Disputes Involving Parties from Russia

Kept

Experts in international arbitration: all you need to know

SIAC

Designing Enforceable Arbitration: From Tribunal Formation to Execution

A cross-border dispute is a complex structure. The anatomy of a dispute is a precise dissection of its functional nodes: where the support holds, how the goal is effectively achieved, and at which point the structure experiences maximum tension. 

The ICC Russia Conference systematically analyses three such nodes: investment protection, sanctions battles, and the choice of enforcement jurisdiction.

The event’s official program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with lunch from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will conclude with a networking session.

ICC Russia

Anatomy of a Cross-Border Dispute

Asari Legal invite you to join a discussion dedicated to important and evolving area of law: enforcement of the Russian court judgments and arbitral awards abroad. Leading practitioners from various jurisdictions will share their experience, discuss recent developments, and provide insights into the approaches currently taken by foreign courts when considering the recognition and enforcement of Russian judgments and arbitral awards.

Asari Legal

Enforcing Russia-related Judgments and Arbitral Awards Abroad

Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)

HKIAC’s presence and experience in CIS region 

Gherson LLP

Assignment of claims in arbitration

Panel discussion featuring corporate lawyers from the Russian and UAE markets, representatives of government authorities, and UAE arbitration centres will focus on the practical aspects of international dispute resolution in the UAE, the key judicial and arbitration institutions in Dubai, jurisdictional choices, and effective tools for protecting business interests.

Battle of Jurisdictions: DIFC Courts vs. UAE Onshore Courts

Arbitrators from different generations will speak candidly with moderators and the audience about the key issues shaping arbitration today - and about what, if anything, sets arbitrators, counsel, and other participants apart across generations

RAA40

RAA40 Hardtalk: A Candid Conversation Among Arbitrators of Different Generations

 are pleased to invite you to an event dedicated to current trends in international arbitration. 

Russian Women in Arbitration (RWA)

Ivanyan and Partners

Recent Developments in Arbitration: Driven by User Needs or Competition?

Panin, Bayramkulov & Partners will bring together leading international arbitrators, legal practitioners and technology experts for an exclusive discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming international dispute resolution.The evening will combine professional dialogue with an unique networking experience among peers shaping the future of the industry.

PB Legal

AI & INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION: Human Judgment, Technology and the Future of Decision-Making

Resolut Closed Session — "When Is Arbitration the Right Call, and When Is It a Costly Mistake?

An open, frank conversation for those navigating international disputes — or looking to avoid them. Investment and commercial arbitration for business, with speakers from both the legal world and the market itself.

Resolut

Investment Arbitration: Smart Business Decision or Costly Mistake

The discussion session is designed as an open dialogue and will involve the participation of both practicing professionals and representatives of the academic community.

International and Comparative Law Research Center (ICLRC)

International Mediation: From Settlement to Dispute Resolution?

Dyakin, Gortsunyan & Partners

Arbitration Case Study: Complex Practical Issues and Their Unconventional Solutions

EPAM Law is pleased to invite you to join the discussion 

The Arbitrator's Iron Hand: Modern Approaches to Process Management

, which will focus on the growing role of the arbitrator in managing proceedings and the challenge of balancing efficiency with the procedural rights of the parties.

EPAM Law

 is delighted to invite you to an exclusive evening featuring a performance of Giselle — one of the most celebrated love stories in the classical ballet repertoire — presented by the dancers of the Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Music Theatre.

ALUMNI Partners

THE ALLURE OF RUSSIAN BALLET

THE LAW, supported by Habib Al Mulla and Partners, Brevia Law Offices and MZS, will host a private evening, bringing together a select group of senior practitioners, in-house counsel, and investors with interests spanning Russia, the Gulf, and the broader Middle East.

The LAW

Habib al Mulla and Partners

Brevia

Russia and the Middle East: Stirred, Not Shaken. Private reception by THE LAW 

FIDEM: Drinks Outside the Box – an informal reception for relaxed discussion over drinks, offering a welcome pause from procedural deadlines and formalities. 

Fidem Reseacrh Group

FIDEM: Drinks outside the box

Asari Legal invites you to the RIAC 2026 closing ceremony – an evening cruise aboard the Radisson yacht on the Moscow River.

RIAC Closing Ceremony: Ride the Wave with Asari Legal

The RIAC 2026 Main conference, as the flagship event of the Congress, will feature world-renowned speakers and focus on timeless questions of arbitration that remain relevant regardless of changing legislation or global developments.

The ticket for the Main conference includes admission to the RIAC 2026 Grand Opening Ceremony.

RAC at RIMA

Main Conference of the RIAC

are delighted to welcome you to the opening of 

 at one of Moscow’s most picturesque terraces.

Participation in the Grand Opening Ceremony is included in the ticket for the RIAC Main conference, no additional registration is required. If you do not plan to attend the Main conference but would like to attend the Grand Opening Ceremony, please register.

Dyakin, Gortsunyan and Partners

Grand Opening Ceremony of the RIAC

This business breakfast brings together perspectives from all these jurisdictions to explore how to deal with recent changes and challenges while designing resilient cross-border commercial corridors, approaching dispute planning, and navigating sanctions-sensitive compliance models.

BREVIA 

Chilikov Arbitration

M&Co Legal

Rajah & Tann

Dispute Resolution in the UAE, Singapore, and Hong Kong: Trends and Tensions Beyond the Familiar

Team competition and informal networking. How to register – read below.

Monastyrsky, Zyuba, Stepanov and Partners Law Office (MZS)

MZS’ Arb-Quiz

Explore why Israel offers Russian companies, investors and legal professionals an attractive forum for resolving international business disputes. 

Israeli Institute of Commercial Arbitration (IICA)

DG Partners

Russia-Israel Business Arbitration: New Era and Global Opportunities 

This seminar examines the rise of emerging arbitration seats beyond traditional Western centres and explores what makes a jurisdiction arbitration-friendly. It highlights key legal, institutional, and practical considerations influencing the choice of seat in international arbitration.
This Seminar is jointly organised by 

The Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA)

THE LAW

Arbitration Beyond the West: Friendly Seats and Jurisdictions

During the Walking Tour, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in Moscow’s history, its legends, the traditions of its residents, and the atmosphere of this vast metropolis.

Guests will walk through the historic heart of Moscow and see the Historical Museum, the Four Seasons Hotel Moscow (formerly the “Moscow” Hotel), the Bolshoi Theater, GUM, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Spasskaya Tower, and Kitay-Gorod.

Next, guests will head to Old Arbat and learn:

Please note that the Walking Tour is offered in English only.

Ensure you complete registration in advance due to limited availability.

Moscow City Center Walking Tour

Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)

, invites you to join a panel discussion dedicated to Dubai's role as one of the leading hubs for the resolution of international commercial disputes.

VERBA LEGAL

Dubai as a Place for Dispute Resolution: A Litigation Oasis

As China–Russia commercial cooperation continues to deepen amid an increasingly complex global legal and business environment, companies are facing new challenges in structuring transactions, managing performance risks and resolving disputes across borders. This event will bring together business representatives, practitioners, arbitrators and arbitral institutions to examine how sanctions and anti-sanctions measures, as well as enforcement risks, are affecting China–Russia commerce. It will also explore practical ways for businesses to anticipate and mitigate disputes, including the drafting of effective arbitration clauses, the selection of appropriate arbitral institutions and seats, and the use of arbitration tools to protect legitimate interests, enhance commercial certainty and resolve disputes efficiently.

Around the World in 80 Minutes: Disputes Update from Key Foreign Jurisdictions (US, Latin America, France and Others)

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