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Local conference to spotlight arbitration's defining role in Africa's trade, investment and sustainable development

11th March 2026

     

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Against a backdrop of global geopolitical shifts, rapid technological advances and evolving regional economic frameworks, arbitration is set to play a defining role in shaping the future of trade, investment and sustainable development in Africa.

Johannesburg Arbitration Week (JAW), which is being held in Johannesburg from 5-7 May 2026, will unite leading experts to examine the role of arbitration within this shifting global landscape, explore the challenges and opportunities shaping its future, and assess how arbitration on the continent is evolving, from embracing technological innovation and adopting international best practies to developing ethical frameworks that could contribute to global benchmarks.”

The conference programme brings these themes to life. Sessions probing the impact of sanctions, trade blocs and eroding multilateralism on enforcement will unpack how geopolitical forces, including the rise of BRICS, the rollout of the AfCFTA and the weakening of the rules-based international order, are reshaping the legal landscape for arbitration and cross-border enforcement.

Institutional development is also a key focus, with discussions on how arbitral institutions across the continent can collaborate to build credibility and capacity, while broader questions of international enforceability and global integration will explore how African arbitration can achieve recognition and reach beyond the continent's borders.

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