PROGRAMME ICC Arbitration TRAINING AND CONFERENCE Melbourne, Australia, 28 November 2016 Venue Melbourne Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Centre (MCAMC) 4/223 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Time 4.30pm to 7.30pm Highlights This conference consists of two panel discussions. The first panel will address recent developments adopted by the ICC to improve the effective management of ICC arbitration. The panel will also provide an update on recent guidelines published by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb). The second panel will focus on the appointment process for ICC arbitrations, providing insight from members of ICC Australia s Nomination Committee, as well as tips for being appointed as an international arbitrator based in Australia. Who should attend All in-house counsels, legal practitioners, arbitrators and academics interested in the field of dispute resolution. The conference is also open to business people who wish to learn more about arbitration as an option for Arbitration & ADR in Australia. Organized by: the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)
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PROGRAMME 16:30 16:45 Registration 16:45 16.50 Welcome Address Dr Michael Pryles International Arbitrator Former Chairman, ICC Australia 16:50 17:30 Panel Discussion - ICC and CIArb Arbitration: Significant developments for a visionary future This panel will focus on recent developments and changes that have now been incorporated in the ICC s Note to Parties and Arbitral Tribunals on the Conduct of the Arbitration. Additionally, the panel will discuss the recent guidelines published by the Institute of Chartered Arbitrators ( CIArb ). 17:30 17:35 Tea Break Albert Monichino, Q.C. Abhinav Bhushan Director, South Asia, ICC Arbitration & ADR 17:35 18:30 Panel Discussion Blood, sweat and tears: The secrets to becoming an international arbitrator This panel will discuss the working of the ICC Australia s Nominations Committee and the process of receiving the appointment request from the ICC Secretariat. The panel will discuss the process of forwarding a nomination for the ICC Court s attention. The panel, thereafter, will focus on the challenges of breaking into the international arbitration ranks for practitioners from Australia. Ben Olbourne Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers, Singapore Gavin Denton Head of Arbitration Chambers Hong Kong; Chairman of ICC Australia s Arbitration Committee Caroline Kenny, Q.C. Vicky Priskich Moderator: Albert Monichino, Q.C. 3
18:30 18.35 Concluding remarks Abhinav Bhushan Director, South Asia, ICC Arbitration & ADR 18.35 19.30 Networking Drinks (sponsored by Arbitration Chambers Hong Kong) SPEAKERS Abhinav Bhushan Director, South Asia, ICC Arbitration & ADR, Singapore Albert Monichino, Q.C. Ben Olbourne Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers, Singapore Caroline Kenny, Q.C. Gavin Denton Head of Arbitration Chambers Hong Kong; Chairman of ICC Australia s Arbitration Committee Dr Michael Pryles International Arbitrator Former Chairman, ICC Australia Vicky Priskich 4
LOGISTICS AND REGISTRATION Venue: Melbourne Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Centre (MCAMC) 4/223 William Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Working language: English How to register: Email: info@ciarb.net.au Registration fee: Free of charge Travel and accommodation: Travel and hotel expenses are not included. Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations. Dress code: Business Data protection information: The details you provide on this form will be used for registration purposes. They will be stored in ICC s databases for the sole use of ICC (the International Chamber of Commerce). Under the French law informatique et libertés of 6 January 1978, you may have access to these details and request deletions and corrections at any time by contacting ICC at arbevents@iccwbo.org. The details you provide may be used by ICC to keep you informed of developments in your area of activity through publications, subscriptions, events and other commercial offers. Pictures during the event - disclaimer ICC staff will be present taking pictures and footage at the event. These images may be used, without further notification, at a later date to market this event and/or within the following printed/online materials: brochures, newsletters, marketing materials, videos, social media platforms and the ICC website. 5