Ciarb Annual Conference Friday 8th of May at The National Gallery of Ireland * Student rate*

Future‑Focused Arbitration: Technological Disruption and New Frontiers

2026 Annual Conference CIArb – Ireland Branch

Friday 08 May 2026, 09:30am

National Gallery of Ireland, Merrion Square, Dublin 2

Join leading voices in Irish arbitration for an immersive day focused on the next era in alternative dispute resolution.

Engage in the conversations that matter with arbitration practitioners from diverse disciplines.

The conference promises an outstanding line-up of domestic and international speakers a will engage on key topics in dispute resolution including:

• AI and Technological Disruption in Dispute Resolution
• Sports Arbitration in Ireland
• Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Dilemma’s in Arbitration
• Dispute Resolution Reforms to Public Works Contracts
• Pathways in Arbitration and Delivering Diversity

Speakers include: Stephen Dowling (TrialView); Emma Redmond (Open AI); Niamh Leinwather (Vienna International Arbitration Centre); Louise Reilly SC; Susan Ahern SC; Patrick Leonard SC; Angelyn Rowan; Peggy O’Rourke SC, Eamonn Conlon SC

Lunch and the post-conference reception offer a superb opportunity for exchange with leading practitioners.

Attendance secures: 6 CPD points

Members:                                                                                     €135.00

Student / Discounted Member Rates (PQE <6 yrs):                    € 80.00

Non-members:                                                                             €200.00