Speakers

Olivier, a citizen of Benin  joined the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) in October 2021, having spent the bulk of his career in the private sector, respectively as Chief Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel in the telecommunications industry (2010-2021);...
Mekdes Mezgebu is the founder and principal of Mekdes & Associates, a specialist law office in Ethiopia. The office provides legal advisory services for local and international clients in the infrastructure sector, including power, energy & mining, transport & logistics,...
He is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; Professor of law, University of Nairobi, Faculty of Law; Member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) He served as the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Regional Trustee for Africa...
Francis is a consummate reputable legal professional, currently heading the Africa Law Practice (ALP) Group in Uganda and East Africa, the first fully integrated law firm in the region set up to majorly support cross border business transactions and regional...
Kamal is the head of Stephenson Harwood’s Africa and India groups. He specialises in complex, cross-border international arbitration, litigation and fraud and asset recovery. Kamal is highly regarded by his peers and clients in his abilities in multi-jurisdictional disputes. He...
She is the Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya Branch and is an ADR expert. She is well-versed in arbitration, officially recognized as a Chartered Arbitrator, and a diploma holder in International Arbitration. Her proficiency extends to construction...
Past Speakers
Founder & Managing Director
Iarb Africa
Managing Partner
GBS Africa Ltd
Partner
King & Spalding LLP
International Trade and Development Expert
Partner
Mbiriri Ngugi & Co Advocates
Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Advisor to the State Minister
Ministry of Justice, Ethiopia
Independent Arbitrator
Sanderson Arbitration
Lawyer
DLA Piper Africa, Kenya (IKM Advocates)
Executive/Partner
ENSafrica | Uganda
Asst. Prof., School of Law
Addis Ababa University
Past Events
September 25, 2025
8:00 am
Upcoming
September 20, 2024
7:00 pm
September 19, 2024
8:00 am
Expired
August 22, 2023
10:30 am
Expired
$FREE TO ATTEND
August 25, 2023
7:00 pm
The 10th East Africa International Arbitration Conference (EAIAC) 2023 is delighted to announce the opening of nominations for the highly anticipated annual Africa Arbitration Awards (AAA) 2023. In its 4th year, the Africa Arbitration Awards aim to celebrate, recognise, and honor outstanding practitioners and leaders in the Africa arbitration ecosystem and will be celebrated at a Gala Dinner on Friday 25th August 2023 in Zanzibar. EAIAC has for the last nine years convened annual regional international arbitration forums, providing a platform for thousands to network, build partnerships and acquire new skills. EAIAC has profiled 450+ practitioners who have participated as speakers at the events. The Africa Arbitration Awards forms part of our vision of building international arbitration capacity, expanding our networks as we promote, profile and celebrate Africa’s success in international arbitration.
Expired
August 23, 2023
8:00 am
Now in its 10th year, the East Africa International Arbitration Conference 2023 will take place in Hotel Verde Zanzibar on the 23rd to 25th August 2023. The conference, themed: A golden age, celebrating the past and the future of International Arbitration in Africa, will be a celebration of a journey as we take time to review the last 10 years, providing practical plans to position the continent to play a beneficial role in the advancement of the Arbitration Industry.
Expired
June 15, 2022
10:00 am
In EAIAC’s commitment to enhance training and capacity building in international arbitration in Africa, we have dedicated Wednesday 15th June 2022 to FREE training sessions on career development and mentorship for young and aspiring arbitrators.
Expired
June 17, 2022
7:00 pm
The 3rd Annual Africa Arbitration Awards (AAA), hosted by EAIAC 2022, will be an opportunity to once again shine a light on exemplary leadership and success in Africa Arbitration.
June 16, 2022
8:00 am
Hosted in the fringes of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022, the 9th edition EAIAC will present a content rich program delving on topical issues ranging from trends, opportunities in adversity, Arbitration in the Commonwealth, sustainability and environmental concerns in Arbitration as well as Africa’s place in the progress on arbitration practice.