LIDW26 Main Conference

The LIDW26 Main Conference is the flagship event of London International Disputes Week 2026, scheduled for Tuesday, 2 June, at the QEII Centre in Westminster. Organized by London International Disputes Week (LIDW), this conference brings together leading figures from the global dispute resolution community to discuss pressing issues under the theme "Tradition, trust and transformation in international dispute resolution."

Key topics include the accelerating role of artificial intelligence (AI) in dispute resolution, the rise of mass claims and their impact on investor confidence and access to justice, the interplay between law and geopolitics, and the resilience of the rule of law amid global change. Sessions will also explore emerging areas such as space and deepwater disputes, cost-effectiveness in arbitration versus litigation, and comparative perspectives on access to justice internationally.

The conference features a keynote address by Sean West, Co-Founder of The Unruly Corporation and Hence Technologies, and author of "Unruly: Fighting Back when Politics, AI, and Law Upend the Rules of Business." Notable speakers include Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls; The Right Honorable The Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, President of the Qatar International Court; Dr. Emilia Onyema, Professor at SOAS University of London; Dr. Dhananjaya Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India; Mark Evans, President of the Law Society of England and Wales; and independent arbitrator and mediator Paula Hodges KC.

This event is ideal for in-house and private practice lawyers, legal technologists, members of the judiciary, arbitrators, and other professionals involved in dispute resolution. Attendees will gain insights into current challenges and future trends in international dispute resolution, engage in meaningful dialogue, and have opportunities for networking with peers from around the world.