Budapest
Arbitration
Days
Date of event: 23-24 February 2026
Event location: MarRiott Hotel Budapest, Apáczai Csere János str. 4, 1052
to the Budapest
Arbitration
Days
The Budapest Arbitration Days mark a new era for arbitration in Central and Eastern Europe. Organized through the dedicated efforts of the Hungarian arbitration community and generously supported by the Hungarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, this inaugural event aims to become the region’s premier platform for thought leadership and professional exchange.
Over two dynamic days, participants will engage with cutting-edge topics shaping the future of dispute resolution, including the evolving relationship between EU law and arbitration, sports arbitration, investment arbitration, expedited proceedings, artificial intelligence, and more. Expect insightful discussions, practical takeaways, and opportunities to connect with leading experts and peers from across the globe.
Join us in Budapest for an event that combines knowledge, networking, and innovation
— your gateway to the forefront of arbitration.
Speakers
George Bermann
Professor of Law (Walter Gellhorn chair and Jean Monnet Chair in EU Law)
Director, Columbia Center for International Commercial and Investment Arbitration (CICIA)
Columbia Law School (New York, NY, USA)
Attila Berzeviczi
President of HCAC, Chairman of Board Ferencvárosi TC (Football), CAS abitrator, representative of Hungary, UNCITRAL WGII, Managing partner BERZEVICZI Law Office
Ulrich Haas
Professor of Law at the University of Zurich and an Attorney-at-Law in Hamburg
Reinmar Wolff
Assistant Professor at the University of Marburg
Board Member of German Arbitration Institute (DIS)
Agenda
DAY 1
February 23, 2026
7:30-8:30
February 23
Registration
8:30
February 23
Welcome Speeches
Bence Tuzson – Minister of Justice
Ádám Balogh – Vice-President of HCCI
Attila Berzeviczi – President of HCAC
8:45-9:00
February 23
Keynote Speech
George Bermann, Professor of Law, at Columbia Law School
9:00-10:00
February 23
The Court of Justice of the European Union v. Arbitration
Reflections on the Implications of the Court of Justice’s Recent Decisions that Affect the Future of Arbitration in the EU
Panelists: George Bermann, Andrea Carlevaris, Beata Gessel-Kalinowska vel Kalisz, Stefan Dobrijevic, Ramona Ianus
Moderator: András László
10:00-11:25
February 23
Sports Arbitration
Panelists: Miguel Liétard, Ulrich Haas, William Sternheimer, Efraim Barak, Marc Cavaliero,
Moderator: Attila Berzeviczi
11:25-11:40
Coffee Break
11:40-13:10
February 23
Investment and Energy Arbitration
Introductory speech: Edit Juhász
Panelists: Zoltán Faludi, Szabolcs Nagy, Steffen Hindelang, Veronika Korom
Moderators: János Katona, David Kőhegyi
13:10-14:30
February 23
Lunch Break
14:30-15:30
February 23
Offering Expert Evidence in Project Disputes
Panelists: Anna Mills, Daniel A. Correa, Caner Anac, Stuart Dekker, Julia Busko
Moderator: Viktor Radics
15:30-16:45
February 23
Arbitration on the Fast Lane: Expedited and Supersonic Arbitration, Adjudication
The UNCITRAL EAR and SPEDR and similar expedited rules (including CAS ad hoc rules)
Panelists: Philippe Cavalieros, Efraim Barak, Ulrich Haas, Zsolt Okányi, Itai Apter
Moderator: Miklós Boronkay
16:45-17:00
Coffee Break
17:00-18:00
February 23
New Technologies in Arbitration
Electronic Arbitral Award (their recognition and enforcement), Artificial Intelligence and beyond
Panelists: Reinmar Wolff, Anna Jouben-Bret, Herman Verbist, Ádám Boóc, Réka Papp, Andrew Pullen
Moderator: Richárd Schmidt
20:30
February 23
Arbitration Night
Virtu Restaurant
DAY 2
February 24, 2026
8:30
February 24
Opening Speech
Baiju Vasani – Barrister & Arbitrator
8:45-10:00
February 24
Investment Arbitration in the Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Wars, Sanctions from a Regional Perspective
Panelists: Baiju Vasani, Patrizia Rodriguez-Martin, Kabir Duggal, Sylvia Tonova
Moderator: Dávid Kőhegyi
10:00-10:15
Coffee Break
10:15-12:45
February 24
The Silk Road of Dispute Settlement: Arbitration in China and Hungary
Perspectives from the SHIAC, the SAC and the HCAC
Panelists: Lin Wei, Yao Hongmin, Xu Suosheng, Wen Bo
Moderators: Attila Berzeviczi, János Katona
12:45
February 24
Closing Remarks
Dezső Havasi – President of the Hungarian Bar Association
Pricing
1.
Arbitration Night
150 €
Participate at the gala dinner at Virtu Restaurant on 23 February, a perfect opportunity to connect with colleagues and peers in an unparalleled setting on top of one of Hungary’s tallest buildings.
2.
Regular Ticket
490 €
Admission covers participation in the conference, luncheon on the opening day, together with coffee and non‑alcoholic beverages.
Sponsors
Supporting Organisations
Accommodation
The conference will take place at the Marriott Hotel. For the comfort and convenience of our participants, we recommend accommodation at the venue.
Marriott Hotel Budapest
Renowned for its magnificent views of the Danube River from every room, the hotel offers an exceptional setting for guests.
Amenities include an on‑site Mediterranean restaurant (DNB Budapest), a fully equipped fitness center, and the Liz & Chain Rooftop Bar, celebrated for its panoramic vistas of the city skyline and the Danube.
Features: Guest rooms were comprehensively refurbished in 2018, showcasing contemporary design and hardwood flooring. The majority of rooms enjoy direct river views.