We are excited to announce that registration for East Africa International Arbitration Conference (EAIAC) 2024 is now OPEN! Join us in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from September 19-20 for our annual flagship event.
EAIAC 2024 will bring together arbitration practitioners, private lawyers, government officials, academics and corporate counsel from across the continent to discuss arbitration in a new world of technological advancements, greater regional integration and a push for green growth in Africa. A highlight of EAIAC 2024 will be the Gala Dinner at which this year’s Africa Arbitration Awards will be presented.
This year’s conference will build on the success of the previous conferences held in Addis Ababa (2013), Nairobi (2014), Dar es Salaam (2015), Kampala, (2016), Kigali (2017), Addis Ababa (2018), Nairobi (2019), Kigali (2022) and Zanzibar (2023), attracting hundreds of delegates.
Sponsorship packages are available to maximise your exposure at EAIAC 2024. Please contact Steve Owuor at steve@iarbafrica.com to explore opportunities.
Speakers:
Luladay Berhanu MengistieInternational Trade and Development Expert- Getahun Walelgn DagnawDeputy Assistant Attorney General and Advisor to the State MinisterMinistry of Justice, Ethiopia
- James Ngotho KariukiLawyerDLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)
- Martha BeleteAsst. Prof., School of LawAddis Ababa University
- Mekdes MezgebuFounder and PrincipalMekdes & Associates
- Hon. Prof. Kariuki MuiguaFCIArb. (Chartered Arbitrator), OGW
- Francis GimaraHeadALP East Africa
- Babou DiankhaInternational Jurist and Africa Regional ManagerJus Mundi
- Dr Bernd EhlePartnerLalive
- Longe OpeyemiAssociateWhite & Case LLC
- H.E. Gedion Timothewos Hessebon (PhD)Minister of JusticeFederal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
- Arthur MaPartner, DaHuiLawyers, China
- Erhi ObebeduoGroup Counsel, Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, Nigeria
- Michael TeshomeLawyer, Michael Teshome Law office, Ethiopia
- Dr. Kariuki MuiguaManaging Partner, Kairuki Muigua & Co, Kenya
- Leyou TameruFounder, I-Arb Africa, Ethiopia
- Elodie DulacPartner, King & Spalding LLC, Singapore
- Kamal ShahPartner, Stephenson Harwood LLP, United Kingdom
- Agnes GitauCoordinator, International Advisory and Disputes Unit (IADRU)& EAA, United Kingdom
- Green growth in Africa – Where are we?
- ESG and investment.
- The Paris Agreement & Africa.
- Green finance – Sustainable investment in the energy sector (from solar to wind and green hydrogen.
- Typology of green growth disputes
- What contractual safeguards against regulatory risk?
- Investment treaties: a necessary safety net (lessons learnt from the renewable cases in Europe)?
- A growing challenge: how to ensure investment treaty protection for intra-Africa investments?
- The AfcFTA Investment Protocol
- Trade disputes under the AfcFTA’s
- Intra-Africa Investment Treaty Protection: where are we and what’s next?
- Arbitration under other trade regional (Africa) agreements
- What AI can do for arbitration?
- Perspective of the experts
- How is your law firm using/planning to use AI?
- Can AI help promote diversity in IA?
- Speaker 1: African arbitral institution
- Speaker 2: African arbitral institution
- Speaker 3: Leading African arbitrator
- Speaker 4: Leading African legal practitioner
- Speaker 5: Leading African legal practitioner
- Speaker 1: East Africa
- Speaker 2: West Africa
- Speaker 3: Southern Africa
- Speaker 4: North Africa
Motion: The house believes that Africa would be better off without investment treaties
- African Arbitrator of the Year
- Leading Arbitration Case Counsel Team
- Young Arbitration Practitioner of the Year
- Innovation in Arbitration
- GC/State Counsel of the Year Award
Regular Fee
June 1, 2024-Sept 20, 2024
Registration fees include access to conferences, meals, networking and all documentation. 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
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Platinum Sponsor USD: 17,000 |
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Gold Sponsor USD: 12,000 |
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Silver Sponsor USD: 7,000 |
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Cocktail Sponsor USD: 5,500 |
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Awards Dinner Sponsor USD: 20,000 |
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Exhibitor USD: 2,500 |
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For Exhibition and Sponsorship opportunities please contact;
Steven Owuor
Conference Manager
+254 720 45 99 89 or steve@iarbafrica.com
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