PROGRAM
FRIDAY 9 MAY 2025
09:00 - 10:00
REGISTRATION
ORCHESTRATING EFFICIENCY IN ARBITRATION
A SYMPHONY OF MODERN SOLUTIONS
TO THE CLASSIC CHALLENGE
The harmony of an orchestra springs to life when each musician, inspired by their unique skills, plays their part to perfection. In the same way, efficient arbitral proceedings rely on the seamless interaction among parties, counsel, arbitrators, institutions, and other players. This special edition of the Vienna Arbitration Days – also celebrating VIAC's 50th anniversary – unveils both, established approaches and innovative ideas in achieving the fast, fair, cost-efficient and final resolution of complex disputes through arbitration.
10:00 - 10:15
WELCOME REMARKS
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10:15 - 11:00
KEYNOTE SPEECH
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REDISCOVERING THE SIMPLICITY OF ARBITRATION
CAVINDER BULL SC | Drew & Napier LLC | Singapore
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11:00 - 11:30
COFFEE BREAK
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11:30 - 12:45
PANEL 1
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LEX LOCI ARBITRI - SUBTLE TIMBRE OR HAUNTING THEME?
HOW THE SEAT'S LEGAL FRAMEWORK AFFECTS EFFICIENCY IN ARBITRATION
MARKUS BURGSTALLER | Hogan Lovells | London
GÁBOR DAMJANOVIC | Forgó Damjanovic & Partners | Budapest
NADJA JAISLI | Bär & Karrer AG | Zurich
MOJCA LOGAR | Petrol Group | Ljubljana
SIMON MANNER | Manner Disputes | Hamburg
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12:45- 12:55
AYIA PRESENTATION (19TH EDITION)
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12:55 - 14:15
LUNCH BREAK
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14:15 - 15:30
PANEL 2
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ARBITRAL INSTITUTIONS - MAINTAINING HARMONY OR RETHINKING THE RHYTHM?
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES ON EFFICIENCY IN INSTITUTIONAL ARBITRATION
KRISTIN CAMPBELL-WILSON | Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre | Abu Dhabi
NIAMH LEINWATHER | Vienna International Arbitral Centre | Vienna
JUDITH LEVINE | Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration | Sydney
ROLF TRITTMANN | rothorn legal | Frankfurt am Main
15:30 - 16:00
COFFEE BREAK
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16:00 - 17:15
PANEL 3
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STRIKING THE RIGHT CHORDS: MASTERING THE INSTRUMENTS FOR AN EFFICIENT ARBITRATION
HOW TO AVOID DISSONANCE AND ACHIEVE A SEAMLESS ARBITRATION SYMPHONY
STEPHEN JAGUSCH KC | Quinn Emanuel | London
MELISSA MAGLIANA | LALIVE | Zurich
DIETMAR W. PRAGER | Debevoise & Plimpton | New York City
STEFAN STOCKINGER | OMV Aktiengesellschaft | Vienna
VENUS VALENTINA WONG | Wolf Theiss | Vienna
17:15 - 17:35
CONFERENCE REFLECTIONS
A LYRICAL JOURNEY IN VIENNA
YASMINE LAHLOU | Chaffetz Lindsey | New York City
17:45 - 18:45
COCKTAIL RECEPTION
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Conclude the official part of the day at Palais Niederösterreich in the best of company and with a drink in hand.
Tickets are limited and participation is reserved for attendees of the Vienna Arbitration Days 2025.
If you wish to register for the cocktail reception, please contact Ms. Patrizia Sangalli at:
psangalli@snglex.com
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Conference Dinner includes a cocktail reception, 3-course dinner followed by the opportunity to party until late with DJ.
Tickets for the dinner cost EUR 160 per person and are limited.
Tickets can be purchased here.
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SATURDAY 10 MAY 2025
08:15 - 09:30
ARBITRAL WOMEN BREAKFAST
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DIVERSITY IN ARBITRATION:
PROGRESS, PUSHBACK & THE ROAD AHEAD
KATHERINE BELL | Schellenberg Wittmer | Zurich
CATRICE GAYER | Herbert Smith Freehills | Frankfurt am Main
PETRA PATAKI | Queritius | Budapest
CAMILLA PERERA-DE WIT | Arbitrator - Independent Practitioner | Zurich
Join us for an Arbitral Women Breakfast during the Vienna Arbitration Days 2025! This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and gain valuable insights over breakfast. Don’t miss out and join us for a dynamic morning session of engaging discussions!
The Arbitral Women Breakfast is open to all genders. Tickets are free of charge and space is limited. Registration is required and can be made here.
09:30 - 10:00
WELCOME COFFEE
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10:00 - 13:00
ARBITRATION WORLD CAFÉ
organized by DR. NIKOLAUS PITKOWITZ
co-organized by ANNA FÖRSTEL-CHERNG & ELISABETH VANAS-METZLER
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LISA BERGER | Gorrissen Federspiel | Copenhagen
VILIUS BERNATONIS | TGS Baltic | Vilnius
JAMES H. BOYKIN | Hughes Hubbard & Reed | Arlington
ONDREJ CECH | ZEILER | Vienna
ANTONIA CERMAK | Cermak Schwarz | Vienna
BARBARA CONCOLINO | BonelliErede | Milan
SHANE DALY | Bredin Prat | Paris
BORNA DEJANOVIĆ | Wolf Theiss | Zagreb
EGISHE DZHAZOYAN | King & Spalding | London
CATRICE GAYER | Herbert Smith Freehills | Frankfurt am Main
COURTNEY LOTFI | Humboldt University Berlin | Berlin
TAMARA MANASIJEVIC | ARP | Vienna
PETER MACHHERNDL | Pitkowitz & Partners | Vienna
MAXIMILIAN MURTINGER | KNOETZL | Vienna
PETRA PATAKI | Queritius | Budapest
CAMILLA PERERA-DE WIT | Arbitrator - Independent Practitioner | Zurich
FLORIAN WAGNER | Gleiss Lutz | Frankfurt am Main
ANNA WEINZIERL | PARAGON Advocacy | Vienna
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PDF VERSION:
ARBITRATION WORLD CAFÉ OVERVIEW
13:00 - 13:30
CHORUS JUVENTUS - YOUTH CHOIR OF VIENNA BOYS CHOIR
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