Five-day international conference themed “Rising Solutions to Emerging Conflicts” tobring together judges, senior counsels, law firms, arbitral institutions, industry and global delegations.
The India International Disputes Week (IIDW) will return to Chandigarh for its Second Edition from 9 to 13 January 2027. Themed “Rising Solutions to Emerging Conflicts”, IIDW 2027 will convene leading voices from the Indian and international legal community to examine how dispute resolution must evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
The First Edition, held from 7 to 11 March 2026 under the aegis of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, brought together over 2,000 participants, more than 60 international delegates and nearly 150 speakers. Experts joined from the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Singapore, Malaysia and other jurisdictions. More than 65 organisations supported the inaugural edition, including ICC, SICC, SIAC, DIAC, the Bar Council of England & Wales and the International Law Institute, Washington D.C.
Building on that foundation, the Second Edition will feature keynote addresses and panel discussions across a wide range of subjects, including:
● Alternative Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
● Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection
● Financial Crimes
● Private Equity and Tax
● Intellectual Property
● ESG and Energy
● Construction
● Family Law
● Defense
The Week is expected to draw judges, senior counsels, general counsels, law firms, in-house legal teams, arbitral institutions, bar members, policymakers and lawyers from India and abroad. Alongside the academic programme, participants can take part in networking events, lunches and dinners, cultural evenings, quizzes, speed mentoring sessions and sports events. All of this will take place in Chandigarh, home to the Capitol Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Through IIDW, the Organising Committee aims to build a sustained regional disputes dialogue that is globally connected, forward-looking and institutionally relevant. It also aims to strengthen India’s standing as a hub for international dispute resolution.
The detailed programme and registration information are available at www.disputesweek.com.
About IIDW
The India International Disputes Week (IIDW) is a non-profit initiative that brings together the judiciary, the Bar, industry, arbitral institutions and policymakers from India and around the world. Its aim is to nurture dialogue on dispute resolution. The First Edition was held in March 2026 under the aegis of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana. The Second Edition takes place in Chandigarh from 9 to 13 January 2027.
Website: www.disputesweek.com