Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference HICAC2024

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The Society of Construction Law – Viet Nam (SCLVN) , the International Law Faculty – Hochiminh city University of Law and are pleased to announce the upcoming Hochiminh city International Construction Arbitration Conference 2024 (HICAC2024) to be held in Rex hotel, Hochiminh city, Vietnam.

This conference aims to bring together professionals from the construction industry, legal experts, arbitrators, and academics to discuss the latest trends, practices, and developments in construction arbitration. As Vietnam continues to experience significant growth in construction activities, this conference provides a timely platform for stakeholders to exchange knowledge and insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the construction arbitration landscape in Vietnam and beyond. The conference will feature informative panel discussions, and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and promote best practices. We look forward to welcoming delegates from around the world to this exciting event.

Venue: Rex Hotel, 141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, Hochiminh city, Vietnam.

Conference Time: Thursday 25 – Friday 26 April 2024

Full Time (including side events): Wednesday 24 – Sunday 28 April 2024

Theme: Construction Contract and International Arbitration – When Legal traditions collide.

Side events and Networking Events:

  • (*Side Event) Wednesday April 24th, 2024, Morning (09:30-11:30): YSIAC Vietnam – Arbitrator Selection and Challenge in Construction Arbitration, Burgundy – Level M2- Novotel Centre Hotel  (167 Hai Ba Trung Street, District 3, HCMC) Register here.
  • (*Side Event) Wednesday April 24th, 2024, Afternoon (14:00-17:00): ASEAN Construction and ADR Roundtable,  session hosted by L2 i-CON International (Malaysia) in conjunction and in support of HICAC2024, in Tulip Room- Rex Hotel (141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, HCMC).  More information: here.
  • (*Networking Event) Wednesday April 24th, 2024, Evening (19:00-22:00): Welcome Reception for Speakers, Sponsors, and Invited Guests in iSTEAKS – (99 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, HCMC).
  • (*Networking Event) Thursday April 25th, 2024, Evening (18:00-21:00) Gala Dinner on Floating Restaurant along Saigon River for Speakers, Sponsors, Invited Guests and Paid Guests
  • (*Side Event) Friday April 26th, 2024, Afternoon (13:30-16:00): Fireside Chat “Key Factors for a successful construction Arbitration: Competency- Capacity- Integrity?”, session hosted by CIArb Vietnam Chapter at Caravelle II Level 3 – Caravelle Hotel (19-23 Lam Son Square District 1- HCMC). Register at here.
  • (*Side Event) Friday April 26th, 2024, Afternoon (14:00-17:00): Workshop: Practies and Experiences in Resolving construction Disputes by Abbitration in Vietnam International Abbitration Center (VIAC), session hosted by VIAC at VIAC HCMC Branch (171 Vo Thi Sau street, District 3, HCMC). Register here.
  • (*Side Event) Friday April 26th, 2024, Afternoon (14:00-16:00): Workshop: Preventing disputes during contract implementation – issues related time and costs claims, session hosted by LNT&PARTNERS (level 21, Bitexco Financial Tower, No 2 Hai Trieu, District 1, HCMC). Register here.
  • (*Side Event) Friday April 26th, 2024, Afternoon (16:00-18:00): Book Launch: The FIDIC Red Book: An International Clause-by-Clause Commentary,session hosted by YKVN with supports from Wolter Kluwer and SCLVN at Opera 1 Meeting Room- Caravelle Hotel  (19-23 Lam Son Square, District 1, HCMC). Registered here.
  • (*Networking Tour) Saturday April 27th, 2024: Cu Chi Tunnel and Mekong Delta Day Tour: for Speakers, Sponsors, Invited Guests and Paid Guests
  • (*Side Event) April 27th-28th, 2024 (08:00-17:00): SCLVN-DRBF Dispute Board Administration & Practice Training Workshop, in Tulip Room- Rex Hotel (141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, HCMC). More information here register here.
(*Side Event) Wednesday April 24th, 2024, Morning
YSIAC Vietnam - Arbitrator Selection and Challenge in Construction Arbitration
Venue: Burgundy – Level M2- Novotel Centre Hotel  (167 Hai Ba Trung Street, District 3, HCMC)
(*Side Event) Wednesday April 24th, 2024, Afternoon (14:00-17:00)
ASEAN Construction and ADR Roundtable,  session hosted by L2 i-CON International (Malaysia) in conjunction and in support of HICAC2024.
Venue: Executive Room (2nd floor – East Wing, Rex Hotel, 141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, HCMC). 
(*Side Event) Wednesday April 24th, 2024, Afternoon (19:00-22:00)
Welcome Reception for Speakers, Sponsors, and Invited Guests (invitation only)
Venue: iSTEAKS - (99 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, HCMC)
Thursday April 25th, 2024, Morning (8:00-12:00)
General Session :Conference Hall (2nd floor – East Wing, Rex Hotel)
08:00-08:30 Opening speeches
Panel P1 (08:30 - 10:00) Confidentiality and Transparency in International Construction Arbitration: Views from regional institutions
10:00 - 10:10 Tea Break
Panel P2 (10:20-11:30) Conflicts of civil law & common law in construction contracts: Stories from international arbitrators
11:30-12:00 Keynote speech (online)
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
Thursday April 25th, 2024, Afternoon (13:30-17:00) Conference Hall (2nd floor – East Wing, Rex Hotel)
Section A : International Construction Contract- When contract clause contradicts the Governing Law (by SCLVN)
Panel A1 (13:30-15:00) Delay Penalty and Delay Damages
Tea Break (15:00- 15:30)
Panel A2 (15:30 - 17:00) Force Majeure, Fundamental Change of Circumstances, and Exceptional Event
2024-April-25 Afternoon (13:30-17:00) Camellia Room (2nd floor – East Wing, Rex Hotel)
Section B : As East Meets West in international arbitration (by VIAC)
Panel B1 (13:30-15:00) Dynamics Of Multiple Legal Systems Regulating An International Arbitration And Implications For Choice Of Laws
Tea Break (15:00 - 15:30)
Panel B2 (15:30 - 17:00) Inquisitorial Style vs. Adversarial Style in International Arbitration & Best Practices
(* Networking Event) Thursday April 25th, 2024, Evening (18:00-21:00)
Gala Dinner on floating restaurant along Saigon river
Friday April 26th, 2024, Morning (08:30-12:00) Conference Hall (2nd floor – East Wing)
Section C : Technical Experts in Construction Arbitration - by SCLVN
Panel C1 (8:30-10:00) : Practical tips for Tribunals on using Tribunal-Appointed Experts in Civil Law Jurisdictions
Tea Break (10:00-10:30)
Panel C2 (10:30 - 12:00): Practical tips for Parties on using Party-Appointed Experts in Common Law Jurisdictions
Friday April 26th, 2024, Morning (08:30-12:00) Camellia Room (2nd floor – East Wing)
Section D : Third Party in Arbitration Proceeding (by Faculty of International Law- HCMULaw)
Panel D1 (8:30-10:00) Extension of Arbitration to Non-Signatory Parties to the Arbitration Agreement
Tea Break (10:00- 10:30)
Panel D2 (10:30 - 12:00) Joinder and Consolidation in Construction Arbitration
(*Side Event) April 26th, 2024, Afternoon (13:30-16:00)
Fireside Chat "Key Factors for a successful construction Arbitration: Competency- Capacity- Integrity?", session hosted by CIArb Vietnam Chapter
Venue: Caravelle II Level 3 – Caravelle Hotel (19-23 Lam Son Square District 1- HCMC).
(*Side Event) April 26th, 2024, Afternoon (14:00-17:00)
Workshop: Practies and Experiences in Resolving construction Disputes by Abbitration in Vietnam International Abbitration Center (VIAC)
Venue: VIAC HCMC Branch (171 Vo Thi Sau street, District 3, HCMC).
(*Side Event) April 26th, 2024, Afternoon (14:00-16:00)
Workshop: Preventing disputes during contract implementation - issues related time and costs claims
Venue: LNT&PARTNERS (level 21, Bitexco Financial Tower, No 2 Hai Trieu, District 1, HCMC)
(*Side Event) April 26th, 2024, Afternoon (16:00-18:00)
Book Launch: The FIDIC Red Book: An International Clause-by-Clause Commentary, session hosted by YKVN with supports from Wolter Kluwer and SCLVN
Venue: Opera 1 Meeting Room- Caravelle Hotel  (19-23 Lam Son Square, District 1, HCMC).
(* Networking Tour) April 27th, 2024
Cu Chi Tunnel and Mekong River Day Tour, for Speakers, Sponsors, Invited and Paid Guests
7:00 - 18:00
(*Side Event) April 27th-28th, 2024 (08:00-17:00)
SCLVN-DRBF Dispute Board Administration & Practice Training Workshop, organized by SCLVN and DRBF to provide training to people on Dispute Boards (DB), with certificate provided by DRBF
Venue: Tulip Room- Rex Hotel (141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, HCMC). 
Register

For International Guests:

  • Conference Ticket (25-26/04/2024): 160 USD
  • Gala Dinner Ticket (25/4/2024 evening): 40 USD
  • Tour Ticket (27/4/2024): 60 USD
  • Package: Conference & DB Workshop Ticket (-15% ): 1020 USD

To register:

1/ Purchase ticket(s) with Paypal on Evenbrite: https://bit.ly/HICAC2024-Eventbrite

2/ Purchase ticket(s) with Credit/ Debit cards on Ticketbox (in VND) :  https://bit.ly/HICAC2024-Ticketbox

3/ Purchase ticket(s) by bank transfer to SCLVN bank account:

  • Bank account: 20200618 (USD)
  • Bank name: Asia Commercial joint Stock Bank
  • Swift Code: ASCBVNVX
  • Account holder name: Society of Construction Law – Viet Nam

Please email Ticket type, Guest’s information (Name/Email/Phone No.) together with bank transfer receipt to info@scl.org.vn and event@scl.org.vn.

Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference HICAC2024

 

The Society of Construction Law – Viet Nam (SCLVN) , the International Law Faculty – Hochiminh city University of Law and are pleased to announce the upcoming Hochiminh city International Construction Arbitration Conference 2024 (HICAC2024) to be held in Rex hotel, Hochiminh city, Vietnam.

This conference aims to bring together professionals from the construction industry, legal experts, arbitrators, and academics to discuss the latest trends, practices, and developments in construction arbitration. As Vietnam continues to experience significant growth in construction activities, this conference provides a timely platform for stakeholders to exchange knowledge and insights on the challenges and opportunities facing the construction arbitration landscape in Vietnam and beyond. The conference will feature informative panel discussions, and networking opportunities to foster collaboration and promote best practices. We look forward to welcoming delegates from around the world to this exciting event.

Venue: Rex Hotel, 141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, Hochiminh city, Vietnam.

Conference Time: Thursday 25 – Friday 26 April 2024

Full Time (including side events): Wednesday 24 – Sunday 28 April 2024

Theme: Construction Contract and International Arbitration – When Legal traditions collide.

Side events and Networking Events:

  • (*Side Event) Wednesday April 24th, 2024, Morning (09:30-11:30): YSIAC Vietnam – Arbitrator Selection and Challenge in Construction Arbitration, Burgundy – Level M2- Novotel Centre Hotel  (167 Hai Ba Trung Street, District 3, HCMC) Register here.
  • (*Side Event) Wednesday April 24th, 2024, Afternoon (14:00-17:00): ASEAN Construction and ADR Roundtable,  session hosted by L2 i-CON International (Malaysia) in conjunction and in support of HICAC2024, in Tulip Room- Rex Hotel (141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, HCMC).  More information: here.
  • (*Networking Event) Wednesday April 24th, 2024, Evening (19:00-22:00): Welcome Reception for Speakers, Sponsors, and Invited Guests in iSTEAKS – (99 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, HCMC).
  • (*Networking Event) Thursday April 25th, 2024, Evening (18:00-21:00) Gala Dinner on Floating Restaurant along Saigon River for Speakers, Sponsors, Invited Guests and Paid Guests
  • (*Side Event) Friday April 26th, 2024, Afternoon (13:30-16:00): Fireside Chat “Key Factors for a successful construction Arbitration: Competency- Capacity- Integrity?”, session hosted by CIArb Vietnam Chapter at Caravelle II Level 3 – Caravelle Hotel (19-23 Lam Son Square District 1- HCMC). Register at here.
  • (*Side Event) Friday April 26th, 2024, Afternoon (14:00-17:00): Workshop: Practies and Experiences in Resolving construction Disputes by Abbitration in Vietnam International Abbitration Center (VIAC), session hosted by VIAC at VIAC HCMC Branch (171 Vo Thi Sau street, District 3, HCMC). Register here.
  • (*Side Event) Friday April 26th, 2024, Afternoon (14:00-16:00): Workshop: Preventing disputes during contract implementation – issues related time and costs claims, session hosted by LNT&PARTNERS (level 21, Bitexco Financial Tower, No 2 Hai Trieu, District 1, HCMC). Register here.
  • (*Side Event) Friday April 26th, 2024, Afternoon (16:00-18:00): Book Launch: The FIDIC Red Book: An International Clause-by-Clause Commentary,session hosted by YKVN with supports from Wolter Kluwer and SCLVN at Opera 1 Meeting Room- Caravelle Hotel  (19-23 Lam Son Square, District 1, HCMC). Registered here.
  • (*Networking Tour) Saturday April 27th, 2024: Cu Chi Tunnel and Mekong Delta Day Tour: for Speakers, Sponsors, Invited Guests and Paid Guests
  • (*Side Event) April 27th-28th, 2024 (08:00-17:00): SCLVN-DRBF Dispute Board Administration & Practice Training Workshop, in Tulip Room- Rex Hotel (141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, HCMC). More information here register here.

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