The Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) is pleased to announce the 5th Edition of the ICA International Conference on “Arbitration in the Era of Globalization: Legal Technology, Economic Development & Cross-Border Disputes”, scheduled to be held on 10–11 April 2026 at the Auditorium, S Block, High Court of Delhi, New Delhi.
The Conference will be inaugurated by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, and will feature a Special Address on the inaugural day by Shri Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, setting a distinguished and forward-looking tone for high-level deliberations. The technical sessions, to be chaired by Hon’ble Judges of the Supreme Court of India, Hon’ble Ms. Justice B. V. Nagarathna, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Aravind Kumar, and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, will bring exceptional depth, judicial authority, and nuanced insight to deliberations on critical issues such as the harmonization of arbitration and mediation frameworks, the transformative role of legal technology, and the evolving dynamics of cross-border dispute resolution in an increasingly complex global economic order.
The Conference will conclude with the Valedictory Address by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister for Law and Justice(IC), Government of India, alongside a Special Address by Mr. Tushar Mehta, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Solicitor General of India, bringing the proceedings to a fitting and insightful close.
In addition to the plenary and technical sessions, the Conference will host exclusive and thoughtfully curated roundtable discussions, convening institutional leaders, eminent practitioners, policymakers, and representatives from the diplomatic and international legal community. The roundtables will feature special addresses by Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, Dr. Rajiv Mani, Law Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India, and Hon’ble Mr. Justice A.K. Sikri, Judge, Singapore International Commercial Court and former Judge, Supreme Court of India, with participation by leading global and domestic arbitration institutions, setting the stage for substantive deliberations on mitigating geopolitical risks, reinforcing investor confidence through institutional arbitration, strengthening institutional collaboration, operationalizing partnerships, and advancing harmonized standards in arbitration.
These engagements are envisioned as high-trust platforms for candid exchange, aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation, fostering institutional linkages, and underscoring the pivotal role of arbitration as a cornerstone of stability, predictability, and efficiency in global commerce.
Bringing together eminent arbitrators, leading legal practitioners, policymakers, and global thought leaders, the Conference is poised to serve as a premier forum for substantive engagement on the future trajectory of arbitration. It seeks not only to advance dialogue but also to catalyze actionable insights toward building a resilient, technology-enabled, and globally aligned dispute resolution ecosystem—one that inspires investor confidence and reinforces India’s emergence as a leading hub for international arbitration.
About ICA
The Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) is the apex arbitral institution of India, established in 1965 under the aegis of the Government of India and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry among other founding members. Over the decades, ICA has played a seminal role in promoting arbitration, conciliation, and other alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, while contributing significantly to the evolution and strengthening of institutional arbitration in India.
To register your interest: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/v5GrkX5DNp
For more information, please contact:
Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA)
Email: conference.ica2026@ficci.com
Website: https://icaindia.co.in/
For more details, Click here