Following the success of previous editions, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) continues to collaborate with law education institutions to organize the 2026 Arbitration - Mediation Symposium (AMS 2026).
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In light of changes in market structures and transaction models, serial disputes are increasingly becoming prevalent. Unlike single disputes, serial disputes pose greater challenges to the management of arbitral proceedings. This requires arbitral tribunals, institutions, and the disputing parties to adopt a broader perspective and conduct an overall assessment, thereby developing a systematic and consistent dispute-management process. It helps to effectively control arising issues in the course of resolving multiple disputes that share the same nature and legal issues.
Based on the identification and screening of prominent issues and trends in arbitral dispute resolution, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), in cooperation with law training institutions, will continue to organize the Arbitration - Mediation Symposium (abbreviated as the “AMS”). Notably, in 2026, AMS will be held concurrently in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, with enhanced investment in both scale and quality. Under the main theme “Serial Disputes – Trends, Practice, and Emerging Issues”, AMS 2026 will analyze and discuss the trends, features, and legal challenges in serial disputes. In addition, practical experiences of dispute chains in certain sectors, together with key legal issues, will be reviewed and discussed. This aims to provide a comprehensive picture of dispute developments and to propose appropriate solutions for the effective management of this category of disputes.
📌 GENERAL INFORMATION
- Time: From 12th March - 03rd April, 2026
- Locations: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (concurrently)
- Format of events: In-person
- Language: Vietnamese
📌 TIMELINE OF EVENTS
 | 🔴 Workshop 1: Request of arbitration in serial disputes and practices in real estate disputes 📅 12th March 2026
🤝 Foreign Trade University (FTU) – Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance (UEF) >>> View event details |
 | 🔴 Workshop 2: Jurisdictional issues in serial disputes and practices in financial disputes 📅 19th March 2026
🤝 Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) – University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) >>> View event details |
 | 🔴 Workshop 3: Expedited procedures in resolving serial disputes and practices in commercial disputes 📅 26th March 2026
🤝 VNU University of Law (VNU-UL) – University of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (UEL) >>> View event details |
 | 🔴 Arbitration – Mediation Symposium 2026: Managing arbitral proceedings in Serial Disputes 📅 3rd April 2026
🤝 Hanoi Law University (HLU) – Ho Chi Minh City University of Law (ULAW) >>> View event details |
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