Post by Singapore International Arbitration Centre

SIAC returned to Shanghai, China, to hold its SIAC Annual China Conferences – Shanghai 2026 on 27 May 2026. The conference opened with speeches from Edwin Tong SC, Minister for Law and Second Minister for Home Affairs, Singapore; Davinder Singh, SC , Chairman, SIAC, and Gloria Lim, CEO, SIAC. SIAC commemorated the 10th anniversary of its Shanghai Office with a celebration ceremony. The programme was moderated by Donghui Shen, Strategy and Development Manager (China), SIAC. The programme featured an insightful fireside chat and interactive Q&A titled ‘Looking Back and Leading Forward’ with Lucy Reed, President, SIAC Court of Arbitration, which was moderated by Cunyuan ZHANG, Director & Head (China), SIAC. Panel Discussions were moderated by Hock Keng Chan, Jessica Fei, and Ji Nuo, Members, SIAC Court of Arbitration, and joined by speakers including Chengdong “C.D.” Xing, Member, YSIAC Council, George Lim SC, Desmond Ang, Jack Ding - FCIArb, Miao Gu, Rebecca Huang (FCIArb), Grace Jiang, Jiong Liu, Huigang Mao Henry, Vincent Mu, Ong William, Wei (Vincent) Sun, Vicky Zhao, and John (Zhiqiang) Zou. The panel discussions covered a range of topics, including ‘Emerging Disputes in International Arbitration: Sectors, Risks and Outlook’, ‘Beyond Borders: Dispute Risks and Strategic Responses for Chinese Companies Abroad’ and ‘Making Arbitration Work: Strategic Use of Procedural Tools by Counsel and Tribunals’ We would also like to thank the following sponsors: Allen & Gledhill LLP, Anli Partners, Beijing Dacheng (Shanghai) Law Office, Commerce & Finance Law Offices, Duan & Duan Law Firm, Han Kun Law Offices, JIN MAO LAW FIRM, JunHe LLP, Llinks Law Offices, Nine Arbitration Chambers, Rajah & Tann Asia, Secretariat, Sidley Austin LLP. Finally, we express our appreciation to Maxwell Chambers as our supporting organisation as well as L COUNCIL as our media partner. We are very grateful to our distinguished speakers and attendees who contributed to the success of our SIAC Annual China Conferences – Shanghai 2026. Watch video highlights of the event here: https://lnkd.in/gigB6-Rf