Dear YAAP Members and Friends,
Hoping you have had a wonderful summer break, we want to welcome you back with a range of events starting on
24 September with our
Arb|Aut & YAAP End of Summer Drinks, followed by VIAC at 50, GAR Live: Vienna 2025, and our next lunchtime Roundtable!
1) 24 September 2025 – Arb|Aut & YAAP End of Summer Drinks
We are delighted to invite you to our traditional End of Summer Drinks together with Arb|Aut for a relaxed and informal get-together with drinks and finger food!
When? Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 18.30 – 21.00
Where? DORDA, Universitätsring 10, 1010 Vienna
Register
here.
2) 2 October 2025 – VIAC at 50: The Legacy and Future of Dispute Resolution in the Heart of Europe
We are also thrilled to invite you to very special events taking place in Vienna this autumn – the grand finale of VIAC’s 50th anniversary year.
This landmark event brings together leading figures from international arbitration, politics, diplomacy, and institutions to reflect on VIAC’s historic contribution to international dispute resolution and to explore the path ahead in a shifting global environment.
In addition to marking VIAC’s 50th anniversary, the event will serve as a forum of high diplomatic relevance, highlighting Austria’s role as a trusted hub for international dialogue.
When? Thursday, 2 October 2025, 14.30 – 17.50
Where? Christoph Leitl Lounge, Wiedner Hauptstraße 63, 1040 Vienna
Register
here (early bird rates until 12 September 2025).
3) 2 October 2025 – VIAC at 50: Gala Dinner
The celebration for VIAC's 50th anniversary will conclude with an exclusive Gala Dinner at the historic Palais Ferstel, uniting the international arbitration community for an unforgettable evening in Vienna.
When? Thursday, 2 October 2025, 19.00 – midnight
Where? Palais Ferstel, Strauchgasse 4, 1010 Vienna
Register
here (early bird rates until 12 September 2025).
4) 3 October 2025 – GAR Live: Vienna 2025
Co-hosted with the Global Arbitration Review (GAR), Arb|Aut, and YAAP, this dynamic event will feature high-level panel discussions, timely insights from leading practitioners, and excellent networking opportunities with the international arbitration community.
When? Friday, 3 October 2025, 10.00 – 16.00
Where? Christoph Leitl Lounge, Wiedner Hauptstraße 63, 1040 Vienna
Register
here (early bird rates until 12 September 2025).
5) 16 October 2025: YAAP Roundtable with Clemens Treichl
Finally, please mark your calendars for our next lunchtime Roundtable with Clemens Treichl to discuss cross-over witnesses in post-M&A arbitration!
When? Thursday, 16 October 2025, 12.30 – 13.30
Where? Freshfields, Peregringasse 4, 1090 Vienna
Register
here.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Best regards,
Markus & Stephanie
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