The Washington Foreign Law Society
is pleased to announce its role as a supporting organization for the
14th Georgetown International Arbitration Society Arbitration Month
Georgetown Arbitration Month stands out as the only arbitration event that lasts an entire month. This extended format allows for an unparalleled, in- depth exploration of international arbitration, making it a flagship event of the Georgetown International Arbitration Society (GIAS). It brings together students, practitioners, academics, and diplomats.
The 14th edition of Georgetown Arbitration Month (GAM’26) will once again spotlight Washington, D.C. as a global centre for arbitration. This February, GIAS invites you to a timely series of conversations on the changing landscape of international arbitration and dispute resolution. From the relationship between courts and arbitral tribunals to the role of diplomacy in investor State negotiations, these events bring together leading practitioners to reflect on how arbitration is evolving in practice. The programme will also examine emerging areas, including sports arbitration, ICSID’s role beyond treaties, the Middle East’s growing influence in global arbitration, and the treatment of intangible investments in a data driven economy.
Calendar
February 5
6.30 PM
Keynote Address by J. Cristopher Thomas KC
Courts and Arbitration: Tension, Trust and Transformation
February 10
11.30 AM
When Diplomacy Meets Arbitration: Stories from State and Investor Negotiators and Practitioners
February 12
11.45 AM
Fair Play or Foul? The Future of Sports Arbitration
February 18
5.30 PM
ICSID Beyond Treaties: Rethinking Its Role in Contract-Based Disputes
February 24
5.30 PM
Beyond Oil: The Middle East's Bid for Global Arbitration Leadership
February 26
5.00 PM
From IP to Data: The Treatment of Intangible Investments in ISDS
To learn more about Arbitration Month or GIAS, click here.