Justice Vipul M Pancholi to speak at Gujarat High Court conference on institutional arbitration

The Arbitration Centre (Domestic & International), High Court of Gujarat, is organising a two-day conference on the theme “Institutional Arbitration at a Crossroads: Challenges & the Way Forward” on February 28 and March 1, 2026.

The conference is being held in collaboration with the Gujarat State Legal Services Authority under the aegis of the High Court of Gujarat.

The conference aims to foster discussion on the evolving landscape of institutional arbitration in India.

It will bring together judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, former Chief Justices, senior advocates and arbitration practitioners to deliberate on structural, ethical and practical issues shaping arbitral processes.

Venue: Gujarat High Court Auditorium, Sola, Ahmedabad

Guest speakers include:

Justices:

• Justice Vipul M Pancholi, Judge, Supreme Court of India

• Justice AK Sikri, (Former Judge) Supreme Court of India and Judge, Singapore International Commercial Court

• Justice S J Vazifdar, (Former Chief Justice) Punjab & Haryana High Court

Senior Advocates:

• Senior Advocate Janak Dwarkadas

• Senior Advocate Shyam Divan

• Senior Advocate Birendra Saraf

Themes and topics:

• Institutional Arbitration : Concept & Framework

• Institutional vs. Ad hoc Arbitration

• The Crossroads Moment : Trust Deficit, Capacity & Culture

• Ethical, Efficient & Effective Dispute Resolution Process : Role of Arbitrators & Advocates

• Making of An Arbitral Award : Essential Parameters, Stakeholder Roles And Enforceability

• Med -Arb & Arb -Med: Evolving Hybrid Models of Dispute Resolution

• Med -Arb & Arb -Med: Sharing of Experience by Mediators–Arbitrators

• The Way Forward: A Collective Commitment to Institutional Strength

The conference is open to practising advocates, law officers and advisers of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and industrial units, members of law firms, and arbitrators associated with other arbitration institutions.

Registration are online only.

Click here to register.

Participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to confirmation by email and availability of seats.

For more information see:

[Registration Flyer]

[Conference Schedule ]