The VIAC CAN Congress plays a vital role in advancing the objectives of the VIAC Community Ambassador Network (VIAC CAN). By bringing together leading professionals from across the network – including our impressive VIAC Ambassadors – the Congress highlights recent developments in the arbitration market, explores future trends and acts as a dynamic platform for sharing ideas, insights and connections. Be part of this unique experience and join us for the Fourth Edition of the VIAC CAN Congress: Cultivating Ideas into Impact!)

Date: Friday, 13 February 2026
Time: 09:30 – 18:00 PM
Venue: Christoph Leitl Lounge, VIAC – Vienna International Arbitral Centre, Wiedner Hauptstrasse 63, 1045 Vienna, Austria

The programme will comprise a panel discussion of renowned experts who will discuss “Cross-Border Enforcement Trends in CEE: What Practitioners Need to Knowy”, and also feature an innovative rapid-format segment, “CANversations: VIAC’s 20×20 Vision”, where our stellar Ambassadors will offer a fresh glimpse into what the future of international arbitration in the CEE/SEE region may hold.

The Congress will be followed by a Gala Dinner in the magnificent Augustinian Reading Room of the Austrian National Library. Places are very limited.

Date: 13 February 2026
Time: 19:30 – 22:30 CET
Venue: The Augustinian Reading Room The Austrian National Library Josefsplatz 1 1010 Vienna, Austria

Registrations are now open!
Register here: The Fourth VIAC CAN Congress: Cultivating Ideas into Impact

Continuing our annual tradition, all participants are warmly invited to join us at the infamous Juristenball – the Ball of Legal Professionals – on Saturday, 14 February 2026, in the Hofburg Palace, tickets are available here.