Cyprus Arbitration Day 2025: Unveiling the Agenda
Cyprus Arbitration Day (CAD), the Mediterranean’s leading arbitration conference, returns on May 15–16, 2025, at the Four Seasons Limassol. This year’s agenda promises dynamic discussions, renowned speakers, and unparalleled networking opportunities for arbitrators, corporate counsels, and legal professionals.
Event Agenda: Key Highlights
Day 1 – Thursday, 15 May 2025
18:00 – 21:00: Opening Ceremony & Cocktail Reception
Kickstart the event with a grand opening at the Four Seasons, featuring welcome remarks and networking over cocktails.
Day 2 – Friday, 16 May 2025
– Welcome Address: Stavros Pavlou (CAD Co-Chair)
– Keynote Speaker: Linda Fitz-Alan (Registrar and Chief Executive, ADGM Courts, Abu Dhabi)
– Panel 1: Technology and New Types of Disputes | Overlap of Commercial and Investment Arbitration
– Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nikolaus Pitkowitz (Partner, Pitkowitz & Partners; President of VIAC, Vienna)
Presentation: “From Chaos to Clarity: A New Vision for Conflict-of-Laws in International Arbitration”
– Panel 2: Comity in Turbulent Times and New Ethics for Arbitrators | Hot Topics in Arbitration
– Closing Remarks: Agis Georgiades (CAD Co-Chair)
– Gala Dinner: Celebrate at the Four Seasons with peers during this exclusive networking finale.
Why Attend Cyprus Arbitration Day 2025?
- Global Thought Leaders: Engage with luminaries like Linda Fitz-Alan (ADGM Courts) and Dr. Nikolaus Pitkowitz (VIAC President), who will dissect cutting-edge issues in arbitration.
- Timely Topics: Explore AI-driven disputes, ESG challenges, ethics in arbitration, and the intersection of commercial/investment arbitration.
- Networking Excellence: Connect with professionals at the Cocktail Reception and Gala Dinner, hosted at Cyprus’ premier luxury venue.
- Strategic Insights: Leverage Cyprus’ role as a global arbitration hub, reinforced by its EU-compliant legal framework and geographic advantage.
Why This Agenda Matters for Legal Professionals
Ethics & Comity: With geopolitical tensions reshaping arbitration, Dr. Pitkowitz’s keynote offers clarity on conflict-of-laws challenges.
Technology’s Role: Panels will address how AI and digital evidence are transforming dispute resolution.
Networking: The Gala Dinner provides a unique platform to build relationships with arbitrators from institutions like VIAC and ADGM Courts.
Event Details
Dates: 15–16 May 2025
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus
Directions to Venue: Google Maps Link to Four Seasons
Registration: Early-bird discounts available at cad.com.cy.
