American Arbitration Association-ICDR announces Inaugural ICDR India Conference

The International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR), the international division of the American Arbitration Association (AAA), will be holding the inaugural ICDR India Conference on October 19, 2024, in New Delhi.

The conference will unite global arbitration experts and invite them to explore critical themes shaping the dispute resolution ecosystem worldwide.

“India is an economic, talent and innovation powerhouse, and we are thrilled to solidify the ICDR’s commitment to Indian parties. This conference is the next step in strengthening our ties with India’s legal and business communities. We are dedicated to playing a pivotal role in assisting Indian businesses in swiftly and effectively resolving cross-border disputes within this dynamic and fast-evolving market," said Bridget McCormack, AAA-ICDR President and CEO.

This marks the first annual conference hosted by the ICDR in India. The conference will feature key sessions on the impact of geopolitical forces on arbitration, the Indian perspective on ad hoc v. institutional arbitration, the growing demand for emergency arbitration and the influence of artificial intelligence on dispute resolution.

“The growing business ties between India, the U.S. and the rest of the world highlight the need for robust dispute resolution frameworks. The ICDR is deeply committed to India, providing tailored arbitration services that leverage technology to address the unique challenges of cross-border transactions effectively,” said Thara Gopalan, AAA-ICDR Vice President.

The speakers for the inaugural ICDR India Conference include:

Justice PS Narasimha of the Supreme Court of India

Bridget McCormack, President and CEO of AAA-ICDR, former Chief Justice of Michigan Supreme Court

George Bermann, Professor of Law at Columbia Law School

Justice Nageswara Rao, former Supreme Court judge and Independent Arbitrator

Darius Khambatta, Senior Counsel

Anuradha Dutt, Founder and Managing Partner at DMD Advocates

Francis Xavier, Regional Head of Dispute Resolution at Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP

Dhirendra Negi, Partner at JSA Advocates and Solicitors

Stephen Strick, Independent Arbitrator

Shankh Sen Gupta, Partner and Head of Disputes practice at Trilegal

Ajay Bhargava, Partner at Khaitan & Co.

Thomas Snider, Head of International Arbitration at Charles Russell Speechlys

For more information and to register, visit the ICDR India Conference website.