CJI Surya Kant to speak at International Disputes week 2026 in Chandigarh

India International Disputes Week (IIDW) 2026 is set to bring together members of the judiciary, Bar, academia and policy circles for a five-day conference dedicated exclusively to dispute resolution.

The event is scheduled to take place from March 7 to 11, 2026, in Chandigarh.

IIDW is a regional–global platform focusing on arbitration, litigation, mediation and policy dialogue. The event aims to facilitate structured discussions on the future of India’s dispute resolution ecosystem and its growing engagement with international legal frameworks.

Inaugural session guests include:

• Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

• Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Sheel Nagu

• Attorney General for India R Venkataramani

• Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta

Over the course of five days, the programme will feature panel discussions, keynote addresses and academic deliberations.

Key themes and discussions:

• India’s expanding role in the global legal architecture

• The future of dispute prevention and conflict management in India

• The intersection of public international law and private commercial disputes

• Institutional reform in dispute resolution

• Developments in arbitration practice

• Evolving litigation strategies

Panels will feature sitting judges, senior advocates, international arbitrators, law firms, academics, and policy leaders from India and abroad.

The conference aims to provide:

• Direct engagement with members of the Bench and senior Bar

• Insight into emerging global dispute trends

• Exposure to institutional and policy-level discussions shaping the next decade

• Networking opportunities with domestic and international practitioners

Registration details:

Delegate registrations are now open. A limited number of curated passes are available.

Click here to register.

Further details and registration information can be accessed at:

www.disputesweek.com