Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference – HICAC 2025

Building on the success of the 2024 event, the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC) and the Society of Construction Law – Viet Nam (SCLVN) co-organize the Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference – HICAC 2025. This year’s Conference main theme is “Raising the Bar: Enhancing Quality in Dispute Resolution for Vietnam’s Construction Projects – Bridging International Expertise with Domestic Practice”.

HICAC 2025 aims to bring together professionals from the construction industry, legal experts, arbitrators, and academics to discuss the latest trends, practices, and developments in construction arbitration. Vietnam is witnessing significant growth in both construction activities and the demand for quality and efficient construction dispute resolution. This conference, featuring diverse domestic and international perspectives, will provide valuable insights into legal regulations and practical applications, helping businesses in navigating dispute resolution. In addition to informative panel discussions, the conference will provide networking opportunities to foster collaboration and promote the best practices among international delegates and enterprises. The conference will also be a timely platform to contribute to legal reform, particularly the Law on Construction and the Law on Commercial Arbitration, facilitating business activities and streamlining the dispute resolution process.

Information on HICAC 2025 is as follows:

HO CHI MINH CITY INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION ARBITRATION CONFERENCE

Raising the Bar: Enhancing Quality in Dispute Resolution for Vietnam’s Construction Projects – Bridging International Expertise with Domestic Practice

MAIN EVENT

Date and time:

• Day 1: 08:30 – 17:00 April 10^th, 2025 (Thursday)
• Day 2: 08:30 – 12:00 April 11^th, 2025 (Friday)

Venue: Rex Hotel, 141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

CONTENTS

• General Session (08:30 – 12:00, Morning, April 10^th, 2025): Enhancing Quality in Construction Arbitration: Experiences from International Institutions
• Section A (13:30 – 17:00, Afternoon, April 10^th, 2025): Current Trends in ADR for Construction Projects
• Section B (13:30 – 17:00, Afternoon, April 10^th, 2025): Disputes arising from Construction Projects in Vietnam – Identifying Key challenges and Proposing solutions to Enhance the Quality of Dispute Resolution
• Section C (08:30 – 12:00, Morning, April 11^th, 2025): Dispute Avoidance for Construction Projects
• Section D (08:30 – 12:00, Morning, April 11^th, 2025): The Role of Experts and Evaluation of Damages in Construction Arbitration

For more information, see the FLYER HICAC 2025 (Here)

MODERATORS AND SPEAKERS

SIDE EVENTS

EVENT REGISTRATION

Ticket Price for International Guests

Ticket purchase options

1. Purchase ticket(s) via bank transfer

You can purchase your ticket(s) by making a bank transfer to the SCLVN account.

• Bank account: 20200618 (USD)
• Bank name: Asia Commercial joint Stock Bank
• Swift Code: ASCBVNVX
• Account holder name: Society of Construction Law – Viet Nam

Note: Please ensure that the full ticket price is transferred to the bank account above. After completing the transfer, kindly email the bank transfer receipt along with Ticket type, Guest’s information (Name/Company/ Email/Phone No.) to event@scl.org.vn.

2. Purchase ticket(s) via Paypal on Evenbrite

To purchase your ticket(s), please visit the following link:

https://bit.ly/eventbrite-hicac-2025

Note: The ticket price does not include additional fees charged by Eventbrite.