Arbitration Lab invites submissions for the 2026 edition of the conference on CIS-related disputes, bringing together leading practitioners, arbitrators, in-house counsel, experts, and policymakers to discuss recent developments affecting dispute resolution across the region. The conference will take place on 5-6 October 2026 in the online format.
Following a successful previous edition of this conference, it will focus on key legal, procedural, and strategic issues arising in disputes involving CIS jurisdictions and other former Soviet Union states (e.g., Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan) particularly in the context of geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and evolving enforcement practices.
We welcome abstracts addressing recent developments in the following areas:
1. Commercial Arbitration: Recent Developments
- Institutional and ad hoc arbitration involving CIS parties
- Arbitrability, jurisdiction, and procedural innovations
- Sector-specific disputes (energy, commodities, finance)
2. Investor-State Arbitration: Recent Developments
- Trends in ISDS involving CIS states
- Treaty interpretation, termination, and succession
- Damages, jurisdictional objections, and reform developments
3. Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Arbitral Awards
- Recognition and enforcement trends in CIS jurisdictions and abroad
- Public policy, sanctions, and reciprocity
- Sovereign immunity and enforcement against state assets
4. Parallel Proceedings and Injunctions
- Anti-suit and anti-arbitration injunctions
- Coordination between courts and arbitral tribunals
- Lis pendens, forum conflicts, and strategic litigation
5. Sanctions and Compliance: Recent Developments
- Impact of sanctions on dispute resolution and enforcement
- Compliance challenges for parties, counsel, and arbitrators
- Countermeasures, essential security clauses, and public policy
Submission Guidelines
- Please submit an abstract of 300–500 words using this link.
- Include a short biography (max. 150 words) or a link to a LinkedIn profile
Key Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: 15 May 2026
- Notification of acceptance: 31 May 2026
- Provisional programme available: 30 June 2026
If you would like to be notified when the conference programme and registration will be available, please complete this form.
Sponsorship
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for organisations interested in supporting the conference and engaging with a global audience of dispute resolution professionals. Read more about sponsorship packages.
Enquiries
For any enquiries, please contact info@arbitrationlab.com
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