9th CARTAL Conference on International Arbitration, 2025 by NLU Jodhpur: Register by May 23

About National Law University, Jodhpur

National Law University, Jodhpur [“NLUJ”] is one of India’s premier law schools established under the National Law University, Jodhpur Act, 1999 legislated by the State Government of Rajasthan. Nestled in the culturally vibrant city of Jodhpur, the Blue City, NLUJ is committed to advancing knowledge and learning, furthering its vision to become a centre for excellence in legal studies.

About the Conference

The 9^th CARTAL Conference on International Arbitration, 2025 organised by the Centre for Advanced Research and Training in Arbitration Law [“CARTAL”] is being conducted online in a paper presentation and panel discussion format in collaboration with Jus Mundi and Kluwer Arbitration as our knowledge partners, and SCC Times as our exclusive media partner.

Previously, the Conference has hosted prominent luminaries in the sphere of arbitration such as Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. N. Srikrishna (Former Judge, Supreme Court of India), Hon’ble Mr. Justice Madan B. Lokur (Judge, Supreme Court of Fiji), Prof. Marike Paulsson (Director, University of Miami School of Law’s International Arbitration Institute), Prof. (Dr.) Petra Butler (Dean of Law at the University of Canterbury), and many more. The foregoing editions witnessed a plethora of guest speakers from notable firms and arbitral institutions such as Afridi & Angell, Al Tamimi & Co., Clifford Chance, Homburger, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Linklaters, King & Spalding, and King & Wood Mallesons, to name a few. 

Themes

Paper Presentation and Panel Discussion segments of the Conference would bring diverse perspectives to the subject matter, while also considering a wide range of issues related to arbitration. The deliberations would be contemporary and relevant. The broad theme for this year’s conference is “Reconciling Tradition with Innovation: Future Proofing the Dispute Resolution Processes”.

The sub-themes are as follows:

This year, we are proud to introduce another incredible panel as we look forward to hosting Ms. Tarunima Vijra (Counsel, Hanotiau & van den Berg Brussels, Belgium), Mr. Michael Schneider (Senior Counsel, Geneva and Founding Partner, LALIVE), Mr. Vivek Kapoor (Advocate, 39 Essex Chambers), Mr. Subir Kumar (Founder, SDS Advocates), Mr. Varun Pathak (Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas), Ms. Genevieve Poirier (Partner, LALIVE), Mr. Manu Sanan (Advocate and Principal at Sanan Law), Prof. Dr. Shilohu Rao (Professor of Law and Technology, NLU, Jodhpur) and Dr. Abhimanyu Chopra (Partner, AZB & Partners). 

Eligibility

We welcome all students, academicians, and practitioners to attend the Conference. However, please note that there will be a cap of 250 attendees on a first come first serve basis.

Registration Fees

The registration fee of Rs. 300/ for students (undergraduate/postgraduate) and Ph.D. Research scholars and Rs. 600/- for academicians/practitioners/professionals is payable in full for attending both the paper presentation and panel discussion segments of the Conference. Please note that the medium of the conference will be online.

How to participate

Interested attendees may showcase their interest in participating by filling out the participation form, which is available here.

Deadline

1. Closing date of registration: May 23, 2025 [Extended deadline]
2. Conference dates: May 24 – 25, 2025

Contact

In case of any queries, you may contact at [email protected] or alternatively at +91 8454867872 (Yash Joshi). 

The official notification is here.