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.