Kigali, the capital of Rwanda will this week host the 5th edition of the East Africa International Arbitration Conference (EAIAC) on the 28th and 29th September 2017 at the Serena Hotel.<\/p>\n
It will be an unparalleled opportunity for in-house counsel and legal practitioners to gain a broader and deeper understanding of international arbitration<\/p>\n
This year’s conference themed \u201cLinkages between International Arbitration and Africa’s economy\u201d; will look at the economic implications of international arbitration, including the Opportunities and Challenges.<\/p>\n
The conference will feature practitioners and thought leaders from various legal organizations and arbitration institutes around the world and will cover topics ranging from: East Africa\u2019s mega projects and monetary value involved in East Africa-related international arbitration; the value of awards and how much money is potentially lost by countries (damages); and the potential of international arbitration as a money maker for African institutions and arbitrators, considering institutional fees and arbitrator fees.<\/p>\n
The conference promises to be an engaging and informative experience. It will be an unparalleled opportunity for in-house counsel and legal practitioners to gain a broader and deeper understanding of international arbitration, share best practice and network.<\/p>\n
The organizers of GBS Africa & Kigali International Arbitration Centre are determined to present a forum which is content rich.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"