This year, the East Africa International Arbitration Conference (EAIAC) will convene in Abuja, Nigeria, marking its 12th edition. This is a significant milestone in West Africa, representing a bold step towards true continental integration. Nigeria stands at the nexus of international investment and dispute resolution, with several billions in annual oil and gas exports and an increasing volume of cross-border commercial activity. Nigeria has emerged as a prominent hub for arbitration-driven legal and commercial engagements. As international investment in Nigeria’s energy and natural resources sector expands, the critical role of arbitration in managing complex, cross-border disputes has become increasingly important.

• Thought Leadership Sessions
• Speed Networking
• A whirlwind: Geopolitics, Tariffs and Natural Resources
• Arbitrating sanctions related disputes
• The opportunities of Pan-African Arbitration
• Arbitrating in a time of conflict
• Pan-African Arbitration
• The race for Natural Resources and Arbitration
• Oxford Debate

• Annual Conference: Bringing together arbitration professionals to discuss industry trends, share best practices, and shape the future of arbitration in Africa.
• Networking & collaboration: Creating opportunities for professionals, policymakers, and investors to connect, exchange ideas, and build a strong arbitration community.
• Capacity building: promoting the growth of arbitration institutions in Africa, advocating for policy and legal reforms, and enhancing the capabilities of African arbitrators.