East Africa International Arbitration Conference 2025

For the first time, EAIAC is expanding beyond East Africa and heading to West Africa. We are thrilled to announce that Abuja, Nigeria, as the host city for the 2025 conference—a landmark moment in our mission to promote arbitration across Africa.

As Africa’s largest economy and a leading hub for legal and arbitration expertise, Nigeria is an ideal location for this gathering. The country has made significant advancements in arbitration, with a strong legal framework and a vibrant community of practitioners. Hosting EAIAC in Abuja will provide an unparalleled opportunity to strengthen regional collaboration, showcase Africa’s growing arbitration capabilities, and facilitate knowledge-sharing between East and West Africa.

DAY ONE: 25 Sept 2025

September 25, 2025 8.30 – 9.00
Registration and Coffee
September 25, 2025 9.00 – 9.30
Opening Ceremony & Keynote Speeches
September 25, 2025 9.30 – 9.45
Thought Leadership Session
September 25, 2025 09:45 - 11:15
Session 1: Geopolitics, Tariffs, and the Resource Question: Critical Minerals, Critical Decisions
- How shifting power dynamics and protectionist policies are reshaping security, Trade policies, climate commitments, and dispute resolution.
September 25, 2025 11:15 - 11:30
Networking Coffee Break
September 25, 2025 11:30 - 13:00
Session 2: Arbitrating Sanctions Related Disputes
- Sanctions explained.
- Where and how are sanctions related arbitrations conducted.
- Arbitrating a sanctions related dispute.
- Types of disputes triggered by sanctions.
September 25, 2025 13:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break
September 25, 2025 14:00 - 15:30
Session 3: The General Counsel Panel
September 25, 2025 15:30 - 16:15
Fireside Chat –The Opportunities of Pan-African Arbitration
September 25, 2025 04:15 - 16:45
Networking Coffee Break
September 25, 2025 18:00 - 21:00
6th Africa Arbitration Awards Cocktail Reception

DAY TWO: 26 Sept 2025

September 26, 2025 09:00 - 09:15
Registration & Networking
September 26, 2025 09:15 - 09:30
Welcome Remarks & Keynote Speeches
September 26, 2025 09:30 - 09:45
Thought Leadership Session
September 26, 2025 09:45 - 11:15
Session 4: Arbitrating in a Time of Conflict
- Addressing risk conflicts in contracts.
- Arbitrating commercial disputes arising out of conflicts.
- Arbitrating investment disputes arising out of conflicts.
September 26, 2025 11:15 - 11:30
Networking Coffee Break
September 26, 2025 11:30 - 13:00
Session 5: Pan-African Arbitration
September 26, 2025 13:00 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
September 26, 2025 14:00 - 15:30
Session 6: The Race for Natural Resources and Arbitration
Examples of factual patterns which may trigger claims, nationalisation, export ban, licence cancellation etc.
- Commercial arbitration and changes in regulatory framework.
- Investment arbitration and changes to regulatory framework.
- Challenges of valuation of damages in natural resources.
- Race to natural resources and ESG obligations under the AfCFTA Investment Protocol and new generation African BITs: incompatible?
September 26, 2025 15:30 - 16:30
Oxford Style Debate
September 26, 2025 16:30 - 16:45
Closing Plenary
September 26, 2025 16:45 - 17:15
Networking Coffee

Participation Fee

July 01, 2025 - September 26, 2025

$475.00

Registration fees include access to conference, meals and networking forums. Does not include accommodation and travel.

BENEFITS OF PARTNERING WITH THE EVENT

This event offers an unrivalled opportunity for you to raise your corporate profile to an audience of 300+ senior executives. With such a distinguished audience participating sponsors and exhibitors at the conference will result in greater networking, increased brand/product recognition and improved business opportunities for your company. Benefits for sponsoring

Position your organisation as a leader in International Arbitration in the region.
Raise the profile of your organisation and Its key personnel.
Host your clients & prospects in an inspirational and enlightening environment & Develop senior contacts & enhance your credibility with key prospects.
Participate in the development of the conference, contribute to the discussion of your sector’s top issues and opportunities

AVAILABLE SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIEIS

CATEGORY	BENEFITS
Platinum Sponsor USD: 15,000	Speaking opportunity at the conference Invitation to the Speakers/Partners welcome reception Registration for 5 delegates for the conference Company logo on conference website (hyperlink to company website) Company logo on regular E Flyers to be sent to worldwide database Acknowledgement of conference sponsor in all conference signages (backdrop) in the venue Company Brochure (up to 2 pages) insert in delegates tote bag Exhibit display space during conference venue (Table with chairs) Slides/ Video presentation during lunch/ tea break Branding before and after the event Half page ad in Program book
Gold Sponsor USD: 10,000	Branding before and after event, as determined by EAIAC Speaking opportunity at the conference Invitation to the Speakers/Partners welcome reception Registration for 3 delegates for the conference Exhibit display space during conference venue (Table with chairs) Company Brochure (up to 1 page) insert in delegates tote bag Company logo on conference website (hyperlink to company website) Acknowledgement of conference sponsor on signage at the venue
Silver Sponsor USD: 7,000	Branding before and after event, as determined by EAIAC Speaking opportunity at the conference Invitation to the Speakers/Partners Welcome Reception Registration for 2 delegates for the conference Company logo on conference website (hyperlink to company website) Acknowledgement of conference sponsor on signage at the venue
Cocktail Sponsor USD: 5,500	Branding before and after event, as determined by EAIAC Speaking opportunity at the cocktail event Invitation to the Speakers/Partners Welcome Reception Registration for 1 delegate for the conference Company logo on conference website Acknowledgement of Conference Cocktail Co-sponsor on signage at the venue
Awards Dinner Sponsor USD: 15,000	Logo on invites and all branding for the Awards. Speaking opportunity at the Awards Gala Dinner Company name on main screen at event Listing in the Awards Dinner booklet and on the Awards Dinner pages of The Africa Arbitration Awards website Opportunity to send one e-shot to award invites database One-minute sponsor video during ceremony 1 complimentary table of 10pax. Full page ad in Program book Company signatory on certificates 4 x two-day conference pass
Exhibitor USD: 2,500	Exhibition Table at Conference Delegate Networking Area Registration for 1 delegate for the conference Exhibitor profile in EAIAC website and conference brochure