Conference Lagos is set to host the 10th ICC Africa Conference on International Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), bringing together leading arbitration experts, legal practitioners and business leaders from across the world for discussions on the future of dispute resolution in Africa.
The conference, organised by the ICC International Court of Arbitration in collaboration with ICC Nigeria, will hold from June 3 to 5, 2026, at the Lagos Continental Hotel under the theme, “A Decade of Excellence: Shaping the Future of International Arbitration & ADR in Africa.”
Activities for the event will begin on June 3 with an advanced training session on drafting enforceable awards, hosted by the ICC Institute of World Business Law.
The training is expected to provide participants with practical knowledge on drafting enforceable arbitral awards. The main conference, scheduled for June 4 and 5, will focus on cross-border commercial disputes, enforcement of arbitral awards, investment arbitration, energy and infrastructure disputes, as well as technology and innovation in arbitration.
Organisers said the conference would also examine Africa’s changing role within the global arbitration system and provide a platform for discussions on emerging trends, challenges and opportunities shaping international arbitration and ADR on the continent.
The conference will feature notable speakers and arbitration experts, including Lateef Olasukanmi Fagbemi, President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, Claudia Salomon, Dorothy Udeme Ufot, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Afam Osigwe, Lawal Pedro and Funke Adekoya. Speaking ahead of the conference, ICC Nigeria described the gathering as an important platform for strengthening arbitration practice across Africa and promoting investor confidence through efficient dispute resolution systems.
According to the organisation, effective arbitration and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms remain important for economic growth and international business transactions across the continent. The conference is expected to attract lawyers, arbitrators, corporate counsel, judges, academics, regulators, policymakers and other professionals from different African countries. With Lagos hosting the conference, organisers said the event further strengthens Nigeria’s position as a major centre for international arbitration, legal innovation and commercial dispute resolution in Africa.
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