On 20 & 21 November 2026, the 20th Anniversary Edition of the Vienna Arbitration Days (VAD) marking also the 20th Anniversary of the Austrian Yearbook on International Arbitration (AYIA) and the 60th Anniversary of UNCITRAL: United Nations Commission on International Trade Law will take place in Vienna, bringing together practitioners, in-house counsel, academics, and institutions for 1.5 days of fresh perspectives, practical insights, and meaningful connections across the global arbitration community.
This year's main topic is: Arbitration Unplugged: Under Pressure. But why?
Because arbitration no longer operates in a vacuum and is facing pressures tests:
- How much autonomy can — and should — parties retain?
- What happens to enforcement when legal systems collide?
- Can truth finding keep pace with complex evidence and procedural innovation?
During the Arbitration World Café on 21 November, participants will have the opportunity to discuss various topics with their table-moderators in a more intimate setting; a truly unique feature of the VADs.
Vienna Arbitration Days 2026 (VAD) - Arbitration Unplugged: Under Pressure
Date: 20/21 November 2026
Venue: Vienna
For further information, please refer to the programme or visit the event website.
DIS is delighted to be a supporting organisation of the Vienna Arbitration Days 2026.
Registration
As a supporting organisation, DIS members receive the discounted ArbAut membership rate. Please register via the button below.