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20 – 21 OCTOBER 2025

XII
CAM-CCBC
ARBITRATION
CONGRESS
JW MARRIOTT HOTEL SAO PAULO

ABOUT THE CONGRESS

Since 2014, CAM-CCBC has promoted the Congress annually, aiming to address the present and the future ofarbitration, which is the most widely used method for resolving complex commercial disputes.

Traditionally, the event tackles practical aspects of arbitration and its most relevant challenges. Renowned professionals from several nationalities discuss the evolution of arbitration and complex disputes in a constantly transforming commercial scenario.

The eleventh edition of the CAM-CCBC Arbitration Congress, held in October 2024, had over 500 participants and 39 speakers, divided into 6 panels and 2 keynote lectures. The program was specially designed to foster quality debate and networking.

Each year, the generous contribution of speakers, sponsors, institutional supporters, and the active engagement of attendees ensure the success of the CAM-CCBC’s Arbitration Congress.

Sponsorship Guidelines (for sponsors)

1. Eligibility criteria for sponsoring institutions

1.1 Only legal entities (companies, associations, NGOs, etc.) that share the values and strategic objectives of CAM-CCBC are eligible for sponsorship. The sponsoring institution must demonstrate alignment with principles such as:

 

  • Promotion of diversity and sustainability;
  • Supporting the international and regional development of mediation and arbitration practices;
  • Promoting the development of alternative dispute resolution (ADRs);
  • Commitment to continuous training and dissemination of best practices.

2. Sponsorship evaluation and approval process

2.1. Sponsorship proposals will be reviewed by a committee appointed by CAM-CCBC to assess:

  • Compliance with the eligibility criteria;
  • The reputation and institutional values of the potential sponsor;
  • The strategic benefits to both parties.

2.2. The decisions of the Committee are final, irrevocable, and not subject to appeal.

2.3. The CAM-CCBC Presidency may discuss exceptional cases, including the rejection of proposals that may cause conflicts of interest or that are not in accordance with the mission of the institution.

First Day | 20 oct

08h30am – 09h30am Welcome Coffee
09h30am – 09h45am Opening Speech
09h4am5 – 10h30am The Geopolitical Impacts
10h30am – 11h00am Coffee Break
11h00am – 12h30pm Panel 1 | Strategic Drafting in M&A Contracts: Minimizing Dispute Risks and Enhancing Deal Certainty
12h30pm – 01h00pm CAM-CCBC News | eCAM-CCBC
01h00pm – 02h30pm Lunch | Standing Buffet
02h30pm – 04h00pm Panel 2 | Unusual Intervention by Public Administration in Arbitration: Experiences and Challenges
04h00pm – 04h30pm Coffee Break
04h30pm – 06h00pm Panel 3 | The Future of Dispute Boards: Trends
06h00pm – 06h10pm Closing Speech

Second Day | 21 oct

09h00am – 10h00am Welcome Coffee
10h00am – 11h30am Panel 4 | Expert Legal Opinion in International Arbitration: A Useful Tool or a Matter of Perception? Assessing Its Role and Impact on Arbitrators’ Conflicts of Interest
11h30am – 12h00pm NewGen Moment
12h00pm – 01h30pm Lunch | Standing Buffet
01h30pm – 03h00pm Panel 5 | Taking on Evidence in the Era of AI
03h00pm – 03h45pm Closing Keynote Speaker | The Future
03h45pm – 04h00pm Rapport and Final Remarks
04h00pm – 06h00pm Cocktail

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

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