For the first time in India an International ADR Summit is being conducted by 9 institutions from 8 countries. The Asia-Pacific Centre for Arbitration and Mediation, which is comprised of centres from India, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, and Nepal are conducting the first International ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Summit in India, on May 6th and 7th, 2023, at Hotel Le-Meridien in New Delhi.
The APCAM ADR Summit is a prestigious and exclusive event that offers an unparalleled opportunity for professionals in the ADR field. Attendees will be able to interact with a diverse range of individuals including ADR experts, mediators, arbitrators, judges, legal professionals, and academicians. The summit provides a unique platform for attendees to meet and interact with ADR professionals from around the world, thereby enabling them to build long-lasting relationships that can enhance their professional growth and success.
The Summit is endorsed by United Nations Commission of International Trade Law, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice, Govt of India, Asia Pacific Regional Arbitration Group, Asian Mediation Association, India International ADR Association, Centre for International Investment & Commercial Arbitration, Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Peacegate International, Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre, Asian International Arbitration Centre, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, India Branch and Society of Indian Law Firms.
The APCAM International ADR Summit will unite global experts for two days of insightful discussions, making it an exceptional event. The Summit will be inaugurated by Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Judge, Supreme Court of India and message by Ms. Anna Joubin-Bret, Secretary of UNCITRAL, New York. The various sessions are chaired by Mr. Justice S.R. Bhat, Mr. Justice P.S. Narasimha, Ms. Justice B.V. Nagarathna, Judges of the Supreme Court of India, Mr. Justice Manmohan, Mr. Justice Yashwant Varma, Mr. Justice Vibhu Bakrhu, Judges of the High Court of Delhi, Ms. Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya, Judge, High Court of Calcutta and Mr. Justice Badar Durrez Ahmed, Former Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir. The panellists include, Mr. Justice Madan B. Lokur, Mr. Justice Hemant Gupta, Former Judges of Supreme Court of India, Ms. Athita Komindr, Head of the UNCITRAL Regional Centre for Asia and the Pacific, Seoul, Mr. Justice Neil Mckerracher, Former Judge, Federal Court of Australia, Mr. Danny McFaden, Director CEDR, Hong Kong, Mr. Rajiv Mani, Addl. Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, Govt. of India, Mr. Anil Xavier, Chairman APCAM, India, Datuk Sundra Rajoo, Director AIAC, Malaysia, Ms. Nadja Alexander, Director, SIDRA Singapore, Ms. Irena Vanenkova, Former Executive Director IMI, Russia, Mr. Raymond Lee, International Mediator, Indonesia, Mr. David Probst, Legal Officer UNCITRAL, Vienna, Mr. David Holloway, Partner, Al Tamini & Co., Dubai, Mr. Tejas Karia, Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, India, Mr. Siddhartha Sethi, Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors, India, Mr. Shriram Panchu, Senior Advocate & Mediator, India, Mr. J.P. Sengh, Senior Advocate & Mediator, India, Ms. Iram Majid, Executive Director APCAM, Mr. Ratan Singh, Senior Advocate, India, Ms. Delcy Lagones, Director ADRC Australia, Datuk Kuthubul Zaman Bhukari, Vice Chair APCAM, Malaysia, Mr. Matrika Niraula, General Secretary NIAC, Nepal, Prof. Rajesh Sharma, APCAM Arbitration Accreditation Committee, Australia, Dr. Mukti Rijal, Chairman NIAC, Nepal, Mr. Kyongwha Chung, Counsel, Covington & Burling LLP, S.Korea, Mr. Kamal Shankar, Partner, AZB & Partners, New Delhi, India, Ms. Nachammai Kumarappan Chettiar, Mediator, Malaysia, Ms. Siu Wing Yee Sylvia JP, Immediate Past President HKIArb, Hong Kong, Ms. Alix Povey, International Mediator & Secretary General WAW, Hong Kong, Ms. Shruti Sabharwal, Partner, Amarchand Mangaldas, India, Mr. Rajendra Lade, General Manager-Legal, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., India, Mr. Eri Hertiawan, Senior Partner, Assegaf Hamzah & Partners, Jakarta, Mr. Purna Man Shakya, Professor & Senior Advocate, Nepal, Ms. Musyrifah Malek, Advocate & Mediator, Malaysia, Dr. Nisit Intamano, Director, Sripayum University, Thailand, Mr. Choi Jae Seog, Standing Mediator, Korea Legal Aid Corporation, S.Korea, Dr. Ricardo Simanjuntak, Advocate & ADR Professional, Indonesia, Mr. Arush Khanna, Partner, Numen Law Offices, New Delhi, Dr. Jayaram E.R, Dean, Manipal Law School, Jaipur, India, Mr. D. Saravanan, Director, Central Law College, India and Mr. Chirag Balyan, Asst. Professor, MNLU, India.
During the Summit, APCAM will also be announcing the “APCAM International ADR Awards”, which aims to recognize the significant contributions of ADR professionals working towards ensuring quality ADR services and promoting innovative and effective partnerships in the Asia Pacific region. The APCAM International ADR Awards will encourage and promote high standards of professionalism to recognize the outstanding achievements and best practices in the field of ADR. Mr. Justice B.R. Gavai, Judge Supreme Court of India will be the Chief Guest.
The APCAM ADR Summit in New Delhi is being sponsored by a number of distinguished firms and institutions. Among them are Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co, Central Law College, Salem, JSA Advocates & Solicitors, Manipal University, Jaipur, AZB & Partners and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as Gold Partners. Silver Sponsors include Jurist & Jurist International, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan and Lloyd Law College. The Media partner is Live Law.
The host organisations include, Indian Institute of Arbitration & Mediation (India), Australasian Dispute Resolution Centre (Australia), Thailand Arbitration Centre (Thailand), Hong Kong Institute of Arbitrators (Hong Kong), Malaysian International Mediation Centre (Malaysia), PMN Indonesian Mediation Center (Indonesia) Hong Kong International Mediation Centre (Hong Kong), Nepal International ADR Center (Nepal) and Korea International Mediation Centre (South Korea).
The APCAM ADR Summit is an exceptional opportunity to broaden your knowledge, enhance your professional skills, and forge valuable connections with the best minds in the ADR profession. Registration is now open for the APCAM ADR Summit 2023, but spots are filling up fast! Register now to secure your spot and join the top ADR experts at our summit.
Register online by 30th April 2023, using the following link
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