QICCA to host sixth world conference on international arbitration

The Qatar International Center for Conciliation and Arbitration (QICCA), under the patronage of Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will host the Sixth World Conference on International Arbitration from November 3-4, 2026, at the Fairmont Doha Hotel. The conference will center on the theme "ADR in a Changing World: From Judicial Oversight to AI."

Sheikh Dr Thani bin Ali Al Thani, QICCA's vice chairman and conference organizer, highlighted that this event underscores Qatar's rising prominence as a regional and global hub for dispute resolution. He emphasized Qatar's commitment to advancing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in accordance with international best practices.

Co-organized by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) and supported by institutions like the World Bank's International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), and the Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (CRCICA), the conference aims to foster dialogue and knowledge exchange in arbitration, conciliation, and mediation.

The conference theme reflects the rapid developments in these fields, necessitating ongoing global discussions on the future of ADR and its capacity to adapt to legal and technological changes. Attendees, including leading arbitrators, legal practitioners, academics, and representatives from regional and international dispute resolution bodies, will explore emerging trends and challenges in international arbitration and ADR.

A dedicated session will address the latest advancements in conciliation and mediation, underscoring their growing significance as effective tools for resolving various types of disputes. Qatar's influential role in international mediation and conflict resolution will also be highlighted during the event.