We invite you to join us at the Future Dispute Resolution Conference organized by the American Arbitration Association and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution.
Experts from leading organizations, judges, and in-house lawyers will discuss the implications of AI in alternative dispute resolution and engage in interactive dialogues on alternative dispute resolution. Among the speakers will be IMI’s Board Member Steven K. Andersen, Vice-Chair Leonardo D’Urso, and IMI Certified Mediator Michael Cover.
Tuesday 10 June 2025 8:30 am to 17:00 pm
Peace Palace, The Hague, Netherlands, in-person
Agenda:
8:30-9:00 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:10 am Opening Remarks
9:10-10:25 am Unleashing AI or Restraining It? A Counterpoint for Practitioners
Experts will debate the role of AI in international dispute resolution, weighing efficiency gains against just outcomes and assessing risks, opportunities, and regulatory challenges. Is AI an asset or a distraction? Can we strike the right balance? This interactive session will move beyond theory, inviting audience engagement in a dynamic discussion. Debate
Moderator:
Joshua Walker, System.Legal, New York
Speakers:
Nino Sievi, Nater Dallafior, Zurich
Luis Martinez, ICDR®, New York
Anna Mills, DLA Piper, London
Stan Putter, HBN Law & Tax, The Hague
12:00-1:00 pm Lunch
1:00-1:30 pm Keynote Speaker
Dr. Hab. Marcin Czepelak, Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration
1:30-2:45 pm Wiping the Slate Clean: Re-Engineering Dispute Management to Drive Business Outcomes
How would corporate counsel redesign dispute resolution using AI, data analytics, and ODR? The choices facing today’s general counsels and chief legal officers have never been more complex or consequential. This panel of legal and tech leaders will explore the most effective tools, weigh benefits and risks, and discuss the evolving challenges facing today’s law departments.
Moderator:
Eric Tuchmann, AAA-ICDR, New York
Speakers:
Rebecca Anderson, Microsoft, Germany
Marine Assadollahi, Fives, France
Simon Leimbacker, Jet Aviation, Switzerland
Migle Zukauskaite-Totore, Nord Security, Lithuania
2:45-3:00 pm Break
3:00-4:15 pm Contrast and Collaboration: The Dynamic Relationship Between International Mediation and Arbitration
Mediation is often overshadowed by arbitration, yet it plays a vital role in resolving complex disputes with real-world business and economic impacts. This session will examine how hybrid models, AI, and ODR enhance mediation’s value, explore key differences between mediation and arbitration, and discuss the skills, cultural factors, and legal frameworks that shape their effectiveness.
Moderator:
Steve K. Andersen, AAA-ICDR, Los Angeles
Speakers
Michael Cover, ARBDB Chambers, London
Leonardo D’Urso, ADR Center, Rome
Clare Fowler, Mediate.com, Eugene
Nathan O’Malley, Musick Peeler, Los Angeles
4:15-5:30 pm How Do We Get Comfortable with AI-Driven Decision-Making?
As AI advances in dispute resolution, what role remains for human judgment? This session explores the balance between AI-driven decisions and human oversight, the need for transparency in AI reasoning, and the legal implications of AI-powered arbitration in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Moderator:
Linda Beyea, AAA-ICDR, Atlanta
Speakers:
Peter Bekker, Dentons, New York
David Evans, Murphy & King, Boston
Andrea Menaker, White & Case, London
Colin Rule, ODR.com, Palo Alto
5:30-7:00 pm Closing Remarks and Reception
Who Should Attend:
This is an exciting opportunity for leading international dispute resolution and technology experts from law firms, corporations, NGOs, academia, and government to ignite discussions and share vital knowledge.
This is an event organised by the American Arbitration Association (AAA), a founding member of the IMI Board. AAA is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development and widespread use of prompt, effective and economical alternative dispute resolution.
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