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GIAC Arbitration Days 2026 Brings the International Arbitration Community Together in Tbilisi

On 15–16 October 2026, the Georgian International Arbitration Centre (GIAC) hosted GIAC Arbitration Days 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Tbilisi Metechi Palace. The conference brought together arbitrators, counsel, in-house lawyers, representatives of arbitral institutions, public officials and academics from Georgia, the region and beyond.

The conference opened with welcome remarks, followed by a keynote speech by Alexis Mourre, Founding Partner of Mourre, Chessa, Le Lay Arbitration.

Over two days, the panels covered some of the most pressing topics in international arbitration:
•    Emergency Arbitration in Action: Enhancing Speed, Authority and Enforcement
•    DAB Decisions v Arbitration Award: Justice Done or a Waste of Time
•    How Tribunals Are Made: Appointment Dynamics and Strategies in Investment Arbitration
•    Manufacturing Memory? Witness Preparation, Evidentiary Value and Integrity of Witness Statements
•    Debate on AI as an Arbitral Tribunal
•    Building Bridges: Institutional Cooperation Across Regions, organised together with the Caucasus and Central Asia Arbitration Series, the SCC Arbitration Institute and Andersen
Every panel ended with an interactive Q&A session, giving participants the chance to engage directly with the speakers. Many of the speakers travelled from abroad to share their professional experience and practical insights.

The programme was complemented by associated events held during the conference week:
•    a joint GAA–DIS event on Corporate Disputes & Arbitration
•    the Tbilisi Arbitration Walk & Talk with Resolve and GRATA International
•    the ADR for Practitioners: US–Georgia Cross-Border Dispute Intensive

The Gala Dinner and the closing reception gave participants further opportunities to network and enjoy Georgian hospitality. GIAC sincerely thanks the keynote speaker, all speakers and moderators, and every participant for their engagement and contribution to the discussions. We are also deeply grateful to our sponsors and partners, whose support is essential to the success of the conference.

Since 2014, GIAC Arbitration Days has grown into a leading arbitration forum in the region. We look forward to welcoming you again at GIAC arbitration days 2027 in Tbilisi.