Dear Members of Arb|Aut,
We hope you had a lovely summer!
To lighten your "back to the grind" moods, we would like to draw your attention to a few upcoming events that you won’t want to miss:
1. Arb|Aut & YAAP End of Summer Drinks
Arb|Aut and YAAP will be hosting their traditional "End of Summer Drinks" next week:
24 September 2025, 06:30 to 09:00 p.m.
at DORDA
Universitätsring 10, 1010 Vienna
If you wish to join us, please register
here.
2. VIAC at 50 – the Legacy and Future of Dispute Resolution in the Heart of Europe
It's the year of VIAC and the grand finale of their institution's celebrations will take place on
2 October 2025, 02:00 p.m. – 05:50 p.m.
at Christoph Leitl Lounge
Wiedner Hauptstraße 63, 1045 Vienna
The official anniversary conference will be featuring keynote addresses by:
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Michael Polkinghorne (Partner at White & Case LLP), who will speak on: “International Arbitration: Life in the Old Dog Yet?”
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Michael Linhart (leading foreign policy expert and Austrian ex-Minister of European and International Affairs), who will speak on: “Geopolitical Tensions and the Promise of Neutral Forums: The Vienna Perspective.”
Following the conference on 2 October 2025, VIAC is inviting you to join an
exclusive Gala Dinner at Palais Ferstel – one of Vienna’s most iconic venues! Celebrate with friends and colleagues from the international arbitration community.
More information and registration
here.
3. GAR Live: Vienna 2025
3 October 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 04:00 p.m.
at Christoph Leitl Lounge
Wiedner Hauptstraße 63, 1045 Vienna
Following the VIAC at 50 celebrations the day before, GAR Live: Vienna 2025 will feature high-level panel discussions, fresh insights from leading practitioners, and excellent networking opportunities. Arb|Aut is proud to once again co-organize this event with VIAC and YAAP and bringing together thought leaders shaping the future of arbitration in Vienna.
Full program and registration
here.
4. Vierländerkonferenz 2025
All German-speaking members are cordially invited to attend "Vierländerkonferenz" organized by the German Institution of Arbitration Institute (DIS), Liechtenstein Arbitration Association (LIS), Arb|Aut, ASA - Swiss Arbitration Association, Swiss Arbitration Centre, and Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC)!
20 & 21 November 2025
Smartvillage M-Bogenhausen
Rosenkavalierplatz 14, 81925 Munich
This year's opening lecture will be given by
Prof. Dr. Wolfram Buchwitz on the topic of "The Recognition and Enforcement of Set Aside Arbitration Awards." A “Below40@Vierländerkonferenz” event will take place on the day preceding the conference at 02:30 p.m. The official pre-conference event for "Vierländerkonferenz" will take place also on the day preceding the conference at 07:00 p.m. at “The Westin Grand Munich.”
Further information and registration
here.
5. Annual Meeting (
Mitgliederversammlung)
:
All Arb|Aut Members may wish to save the date for our Annual Meeting (
Mitgliederversammlung) on
27 November 2025, 05:00 p.m.
at Paragon Advocacy
Am Hof 13, 1010 Vienna
A more detailed invitation including the agenda will be sent out to all members shortly. As per long-standing tradition, the Annual Meeting will close with an informal drinks reception!
5. Vienna Arbitration Days 2026
Last but certainly not least, we are very delighted to announce the dates for the uncontested conference highlight of the Austrian Arbitration Community. Please save the date for the Vienna Arbitration Days 2026!
20 & 21 November 2026
at Palais Niederösterreich
Herrengasse 13, 1010 Vienna
