SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Gain insight from leading voices in law and dispute resolution as they examine the defining challenges of our time — the rise of AI, shifting geopolitical landscapes, and increasing cross-border complexities – and explore how legal frameworks can evolve to keep pace with the rapid technological change, while continuing to uphold the enduring principles that underpin dispute resolution.
Together, they bring their expertise and perspectives to bear on what these shifts mean for the future of dispute resolution.
The speakers for the UNCITRAL Academy Conference and Industry Capacity-Building Workshops are listed below.
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Anna JOUBIN-BRET
Secretary of United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
Anna JOUBIN-BRET
Secretary of United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
Sessions
TICKETED
25 Aug 2026
14:00 - 15:30
Topic
UNCITRAL Academy Government Capacity-Building Workshop
27 Aug 2026
09:30 - 11:00
Topic
Dispute Avoidance for Infrastructure and Energy Projects
Edwin TONG SC
Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs
Edwin TONG SC
Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs
Sessions
HYBRID
24 Aug 2026
09:30 - 10:30
Topic
Opening Dialogue on International Dispute Resolution
TICKETED
25 Aug 2026
16:00 - 17:30
Topic
Technology, Evidence and Procedural Efficiency in Arbitration
ELENA PETROVA
Independent Arbitrator
Petrova Arbitration
ELENA PETROVA
Independent Arbitrator
Petrova Arbitration
Petrova Arbitration
Elena Petrova sits as arbitrator in international commercial disputes involving energy, logistics and joint ventures. She has also advised institutions on procedural efficiency, tribunal management and the use of technology in arbitration.
Sessions
HYBRID
26 Aug 2026
10:00 - 11:30
Topic
Investment Treaty Claims and Regional Developments
HYBRID
28 Aug 2026
14:00 - 15:30
Topic
Future Trends in International Arbitration
Helen H SHI
Partner and Co-Head of Dispute Resolution,
Fangda Partners
Helen H SHI
Partner and Co-Head of Dispute Resolution,
Fangda Partners
Fangda Partners
Sessions
HYBRID
26 Aug 2026
10:00 - 11:30
Topic
Investment Treaty Claims and Regional Developments
TICKETED
28 Aug 2026
10:30 - 12:00
Topic
Mediation, Settlement Design and Business Continuity
MARCUS LIM
Partner, Commercial Disputes
Lim Teo LLP
MARCUS LIM
Partner, Commercial Disputes
Lim Teo LLP
Lim Teo LLP
Marcus Lim specialises in commercial disputes, insolvency-related claims and shareholder conflicts. He advises regional clients on litigation strategy, settlement frameworks and the coordination of parallel proceedings across jurisdictions.
Sessions
24 Aug 2026
11:00 - 12:30
Topic
Arbitration Strategy for Cross-Border Commercial Disputes
27 Aug 2026
15:30 - 17:00
Topic
Managing Parallel Proceedings in Complex Disputes
PRIYA SHARMA
Head of Legal, Asia Pacific, Global Infrastructure Partners
PRIYA SHARMA
Head of Legal, Asia Pacific, Global Infrastructure Partners
Priya Sharma oversees legal strategy for infrastructure investments and major project delivery across Asia Pacific. She works closely with business teams on contract structuring, dispute avoidance and the management of complex project claims.
Sessions
TICKETED
25 Aug 2026
14:00 - 15:30
Topic
UNCITRAL Academy Government Capacity-Building Workshop
TICKETED
28 Aug 2026
10:30 - 12:00
Topic
Mediation, Settlement Design and Business Continuity
Regina Sam PENTI
Partner, Co-Lead of AI Group, Ropes & Gray
Regina Sam PENTI
Partner, Co-Lead of AI Group, Ropes & Gray
Sessions
24 Aug 2026
11:00 - 12:30
Topic
Arbitration Strategy for Cross-Border Commercial Disputes
HYBRID
26 Aug 2026
13:30 - 15:00
Topic
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards Across Jurisdictions
Siraj OMAR SC
Founding Director, Siraj Omar LLC
Siraj OMAR SC
Founding Director, Siraj Omar LLC
Sessions
TICKETED
25 Aug 2026
16:00 - 17:30
Topic
Technology, Evidence and Procedural Efficiency in Arbitration
27 Aug 2026
15:30 - 17:00
Topic
Managing Parallel Proceedings in Complex Disputes
TAN Min Liang
Founder & CEO, Razer Inc
TAN Min Liang
Founder & CEO, Razer Inc
Sessions
27 Aug 2026
09:30 - 11:00
Topic
Dispute Avoidance for Infrastructure and Energy Projects
HYBRID
28 Aug 2026
14:00 - 15:30
Topic
Future Trends in International Arbitration
Tyler DRAYTON
Global Head of Strategic Accounts, Legora
Tyler DRAYTON
Global Head of Strategic Accounts, Legora
Sessions
HYBRID
24 Aug 2026
09:30 - 10:30
Topic
Opening Dialogue on International Dispute Resolution
HYBRID
26 Aug 2026
13:30 - 15:00
Topic
Enforcement of Arbitral Awards Across Jurisdictions