The Fourth Edition of the VIAC CAN Congress promises a compelling programme, including:
- A high-level panel on “Cross-Border Enforcement Trends in CEE: What Practitioners Need to Know”.
- An innovative rapid-format session, “CANversations: VIAC’s 20×20 Vision”, featuring insights from VIAC Ambassadors on the future of international arbitration in the region.
The Congress will be followed by a traditional Gala Dinner in the magnificent Augustinian Reading Room of the Austrian National Library. The Dinner is already fully booked, you can add yourself to the waiting list and hope for the best! Otherwise, it is certainly something to look forward to next year!
Continuing the annual tradition, participants may also wish to attend the Juristenball – the Ball of Legal Professionals at the Hofburg Palace, taking place on Saturday, 14 February 2026 (additional tickets may be released here: Juristenball 2026).
Check out the full programme, and we highly recommend registering soon, as places are limited!
📅 Vienna | 13 February 2026
🔗 Learn more and register here: The Fourth VIAC CAN Congress: Cultivating Ideas into Impact | WKO Webshop
The VIAC CAN Congress, organised by VIAC, plays a key role in advancing the mission of the VIAC Community Ambassador Network (VIAC CAN). By bringing together leading arbitration professionals from across the CEE/SEE region and beyond, it offers a valuable forum to exchange ideas, discuss market developments and explore future trends with an engaged international community.
At the Bar Bulletin, we are proud to support and spotlight a standout event in the arbitration calendar: The Fourth VIAC CAN Congress: Cultivating Ideas into Impact, taking place on Friday, 13 February 2026 in Vienna. The VIAC CAN Congress plays a vital role in advancing the objectives of the VIAC Community Ambassador Network (VIAC CAN). By bringing together leading professionals from across the network including the impressive VIAC Ambassadors, the Congress highlights recent developments in the arbitration market, explores future trends and acts as a dynamic platform for sharing ideas, insights and connections. Be part of this unique experience and secure your spot here!
The programme will comprise a panel discussion of renowned experts who will discuss “Cross-Border Enforcement Trends in CEE: What Practitioners Need to Know” , and also feature an innovative rapid-format segment, “CANversations: VIAC’s 20×20 Vision” , where the stellar VIAC Ambassadors will offer a fresh glimpse into what the future of international arbitration in the CEE/SEE region may hold.
The Congress will be followed by a Gala Dinner in the magnificent Augustinian Reading Room of the Austrian National Library. The Dinner is already fully booked, you can add yourself to the waiting list and hope for the best! Otherwise, it is certainly something to look forward to next year! Continuing the tradition, participants may also wish to attend the Juristenball – the Ball of Legal Professionals at the Hofburg Palace, taking place on Saturday, 14 February 2026 (additional tickets may be released here).
Check out the full programme here, and we highly recommend registering soon, as places are limited!