The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) is pleased to announce the official calendar for India ADR Week 2025, scheduled from 15 September to 19 September 2025. Now in its 5th year, India ADR Week has grown significantly, with the India ADR Week 2024 attracting over 600 attendees from diverse jurisdictions.
Spanning three major cities, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi, India ADR Week 2025 will bring together leading practitioners, experts, and stakeholders to explore emerging trends, innovative practices, and critical developments in international and domestic dispute resolution.
EVENT OVERVIEW
India ADR Week has rapidly grown into India’s premier forum for thought leadership and networking in the field of arbitration. Hosted by MCIA, the 2025 edition is set to feature:
- Over 30 partner-led sessions covering diverse themes, including commercial arbitration, investment treaty disputes, technology-enabled dispute resolution, ESG considerations, and cross-border enforcement challenges.
- Single-track scheduling allowing attendees full participation in each session without overlap.
- Diverse host organizations, ranging from prestigious law firms to renowned institutions such as CIArb, IPBA, and innovative ADR technology platforms.
The program commences in Bengaluru, moves to Mumbai, and culminates in Delhi, highlighting MCIA’s commitment to geographic diversity and accessibility. This five- day event will comprise of multiple sessions on each day on various themes concerning Arbitration law and practice, including those on:
- Generative AI in Arbitration: Transforming International Dispute Resolution
- ESG Considerations in Commercial Arbitration
- The Future of Expert Evidence in Indian Arbitration: Hot-Tubbing and Joint Reports
- India’s Evolving BIT Regime: Overhaul and Stakeholder Management
- Geopolitical and Economic Impacts on Disputes
- Integrity on Trial: Combating Corruption in Arbitral Processes
CITY‑BY‑CITY SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS
Bengaluru | 15 September 2025 | The Orchid Hall, The Oberoi
A comprehensive lineup of sessions hosted by Poovayya & Co., Trilegal, JSA, concluding with an exclusive Evening Dialogue & Networking Reception by MCIA.Mumbai | 16 & 17 September 2025 | The Rooftop, Trident Hotel
Two days of engaging sessions from 08:00–19:00, hosted by industry-leading organizations including JSA, A&O Shearman, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, MRP
Advisory, Skadden, CIArb, Trilegal, Khaitan & Co., Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, followed by an evening networking reception on 16 September 2025 and the formal opening ceremony of the IPBA Arbitration Days.
New Delhi | 18 & 19 September 2025 | Ballroom, The Oberoi
Dynamic discussions and sessions hosted by Osborne Partners, Society of Construction Law, Lexter Law, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, CIArb, AZB & Partners, Gandhi Law Associates, Skadden and Quinn Emanuel.
REGISTRATION & EARLY‑BIRD DEADLINE
Secure your place at India ADR Week 2025 by 31 July 2025 to benefit from early‑bird rates.
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