On behalf of the 2025 Organising Committee and Our Partners, we are pleased to invite you to the 12th East Africa International Arbitration Conference (EAIAC) 2025 taking place in, Abuja, Nigeria between September 25 & 26 2025.
Why Abuja, Why Now?
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 over $45 billion in annual oil and gas exports and an increasing volume of cross-border commercial activity.
This year’s theme, “Arbitrating in Times of Global Uncertainty and Race for Natural Resources,” addresses the business risks and opportunities faced by multinationals and investors. It underscores the pressing need for robust, cross-border dispute resolution frameworks in volatile times.
Nigeria has emerged as a prominent hub for arbitration-driven legal and commercial engagement. As international investment in Nigeria’s energy and natural resources sector expands, the critical role of arbitration in managing complex, cross-border disputes will become increasingly important.
By hosting the conference in Abuja, EAIAC aims to foster collaboration between African law firms, arbitration practitioners, and users across East and West Africa. This collaboration will advance the continent’s arbitration capabilities and encourage the development of sustainable partnerships.
