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Program

Schedule

Conference Program

Navigating New Frontiers: Arbitration in Africa’s Evolving Landscape

Day 1

07:00 AM – 07:30 AM

Arrivals

Registration

Everyone

07:30 AM – 08:30 AM

Breakfast

Women's Breakfast – Theme: "Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Women Leading the Future of Arbitration

  1. Judy Kyanda, MCIArb
  2. Norah Kagwa, MCIArb
  3. Belinda Nakiganda Lutaaya, MCIArb
  4. Christine Birabwa-Nsubuga, MCIArb
  5. Justice Magala Harriet Magala
  6. Edith Twinamatsiko, MCIArb (AWA)

Moderator

Opening remarks

Opening Remarks – CHAIR
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Minister of Justice – INVITE KEYNOTE

Attorney General, Uganda

08:30 AM – 09:15 AM

Keynote Address

Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address

Prof. Kenneth Wyne Mutuma, FCIArb, C.Arb

Keynote Speaker

09:15 AM – 10:45 AM

Plenary Session 1

Panel 1: "The Next Frontier: Investment and Infrastructure Arbitration in Africa"

  • Chikwendu Madumere
  • Samuel Nderitu
  • Tracy Basiima
  • Peter Muliisa

Moderator

10:45 AM – 11:15 AM

Health break

Coffee Break

Everyone

11:15 AM – 12:45 PM

Plenary Session 2

Panel 2: "Arbitration in the Age of AI: Charting a Future Beyond Human Decision-Making"

  • Jacqueline Oyuyo
  • Robert Kirunda

Moderator

12:45 PM – 01:45 PM

Health break

Lunch Break

Everyone

01:45 PM – 03:15 PM

Plenary Session 3

Panel 3: "ESG and Arbitration: Green Disputes, Ethical Tribunals and the New Normal"

  1. Pheona Wall Nabasa, MCIArb, SC
  2. Barbara Kilei, MCIArb
  3. Representative from NSSF – TBC
  4. Kariuki Muigua, FCIArb, C.Arb, OGW
  5. Allan Rwakakooko, MCIArb

Moderator

03:15 PM – 03:45 PM

Health break

Coffee Break

Everyone

03:45 PM – 05:15 PM

Plenary Session 4

Panel 4: "Risk, Capital and Claims: The New Landscape of Finance and Investor-State Arbitration"

  1. Chrispas Nyombi
  2. Philip Aliker, FCIArb, C.Arb
  3. Jacqueline Waihenya, FCIArb, C.Arb
  4. Mohammed Abdel-Wahab, FCIArb, C.Arb

Moderator

05:15 PM – 07:00 PM

Health break

Cocktail Hour & Networking Reception

Everyone

Day 2

07:30 AM – 08:00 AM

Arrivals

Registration and Welcome

Everyone

08:00 AM – 09:30 AM

Special Activity

Young Members Group (YMG) Special Activity

YMG

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Recap

RECAP BY CONFERENCE DIRECTORS

Moses Adriko

Conference Director

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Plenary Session 1

Panel 1: "Unlocking AfCFTA: Resolving Trade and Investment Disputes Across Borders"

  1. Francis Gimara, MCIArb
  2. Madeline Kimei, FCIArb
  3. Peter Kauma, MCIArb

Moderator

11:30 AM – 11:50 AM

Health break

Coffee Break

Everyone

11:50 AM – 01:20 PM

Plenary Session 2

Panel 2: "Bricks, Mortar and Arbitration: Navigating Infrastructure and Construction Disputes in Africa"

  • Eng Bwalya Lumbwe

Moderator

01:20 PM – 02:00 PM

Health break

Lunch Break

Everyone

02:00 PM – 03:30 PM

Judge Roundtable

Judges' Roundtable: "ADR AND THE COURTS"

  1. Justice Smokin Wanjala, Justice of the Supreme Court of Kenya
  2. Justice Wolayo
  3. Justice Kiryabwire
  4. Justice Mubiru
  5. Justice Monica Mugenyi

Moderators

03:30 PM– 03:50 PM

Closing Ceremonny

Closing ceremony – CHIEF JUSTICE

Chief Justice,Uganda

03:45 PM – 05:15 PM

Health break

Break

Everyone

05:30 PM onwards

Gala Dinner

Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony – Celebrating Excellence in ADR

Everyone

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