Dear Members of Arb|Aut,
We hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer and finding some time to relax.
While many are taking a well-deserved break, the international arbitration calendar is already filling up for the months ahead. We are delighted to share some upcoming highlights and look forward to seeing many of you at one of these events.
1. Vienna Arbitration Days 2026 – EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
20–21 November 2026
at Palais Niederösterreich
Herrengasse 13, 1010 Vienna
Join us for Vienna Arbitration Days 2026 – "Arbitration Unplugged: Under Pressure", featuring distinguished speakers, engaging discussions, and excellent networking opportunities. The full programme is available here:
Vienna Arbitration Days 2026 | Program
Early Bird rates are available only until 4 September 2026.
Registration:
Vienna Arbitration Days 2026 | Registration
2. Berlin Dispute Resolution Days 2026
28 September – 1 October 2026
in Berlin, Germany
The Berlin Dispute Resolution Days bring together practitioners from around the world for several days of conferences, panel discussions and networking events.
Arb|Aut and VIAC will host a joint event on 28 September 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Austrian Embassy in Berlin.
Learn more:
Berlin Dispute Resolution Days
3. RuSt – Law & Tax Conference
15–16 October 2026
at Congress Centre | Loipersdorf, Austria
Business Circle will celebrate the 30th edition of the RuSt – Law & Tax Conference in 2026 with a special anniversary programme.
Learn more:
RuSt
Registration:
RuSt 2026 – Annual Law & Tax Conference
Special offer for Arb|Aut members: Members receive an exclusive community discount of EUR 250, reducing the participation fee from EUR 1,800 to EUR 1,550. Please enter the discount code 831SK when registering.
4. VIAC and VIAC CAN Events
VIAC and VIAC CAN offer a variety of conferences, seminars and networking events throughout the year. Stay informed about upcoming events and join the international arbitration community.
Learn more:
Upcoming events
5. GAR Live: Civil Law Summit 2026
28–29 September 2026
at Palacio de Santoña | Madrid, Spain
This 1.5-day international conference brings together leading arbitration practitioners to examine the growing influence and continued evolution of civil law in global arbitration. Featuring top-tier speakers from across civil law jurisdictions, the Summit delivers practical insight, expert analysis, and forward-looking discussion on today’s most pressing issues.
Learn more:
GAR Live: Civil Law Summit 2026
Registration:
Pricing: GAR Live: Civil Law Summit 2026 (please note that the Super Early Bird rates expire on 28 July 2026).
6. GAR Exchange: Vienna
21 November 2026
at Christoph-Leitl Lounge, WKÖ | Vienna, Austria
Mark your calendar for this invitation-only forum, bringing together a select group of senior arbitration practitioners, barristers, independent arbitrators, and thought leaders for candid Chatham House Rule discussions on the future of international arbitration.
Participants will prepare insights on assigned topics ahead of the event before joining a series of highly interactive, moderated roundtable discussions. Designed for meaningful peer-to-peer exchange, the symposium offers a rare opportunity to test ideas, challenge perspectives, and help shape the conversations influencing the arbitration community. The programme concludes with a private drinks reception and dinner.
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We wish you a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events.
Kind regards,
Alice Fremuth-Wolf
(Arb|Aut President)
