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Conference Program

Navigating New Frontiers: Arbitration in Africa’s Evolving Landscape

Day 1

07:30 AM – 08:00 AM

Registration

Delegates

08:00 AM – 09:00 AM

Opening Remarks;

Hon. Nobert Mao

Minister for Justice and Constitution Affairs, uganda

Kiryowa Kiwanuka

Attorney General, Uganda

Dr. Chikwendu Maduemere

Vice Chairman, CIArb Board Of Trustees

David Kaggwa

Chairman, CIArb Uganda chapter

09:00 AM – 09:30 AM

Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address

Professor Kenneth Wyne Mutuma

Keynote Speaker

09:30 AM -10:30 AM

Panel 1: DLA PIPER PANEL

  • George Vlavianos
  • Nicholas Ecimu
  • Tom Kapapa
  • Fadi Nashed
  • Mapanza Nkwilimba

Representatives From DLA Piper

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Coffee Break

Delegates

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Panel 2: "Arbitration in the Age of AI: Charting a Future Beyond Human Decision-Making"

  • Jacqueline Oyuyo
  • Brian Kalule
  • Kenneth Muhangi
  • Prof. Anthony Kakooza

Reagan Ahumuza

Moderator

12:00 PM – 01:00 PM

Panel 3: "ESG and Arbitration: Green Disputes, Ethical Tribunals and the New Normal"

  • Jacqueline Waihenya
  • Francis Ateenyi Tumwesige
  • Allan Rwakakooko
  • Professor Kariuki Muigua

Nansamba Mariam Iga

Moderator

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM

Lunch Break

Delegates

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

Panel 4: "Risk, Capital and Claims: The New Landscape of Finance and Investor-State Arbitration"

  • Ben Sanderson
  • Patson Arinaitwe
  • Margaret Kasule
  • Hon.Charles Ouma

Micheal Mafabi

Moderator

03:00 PM – 03:15 PM

Coffee Break

Delegates

03:15 PM – 04:15 PM

Panel 5: CEO’S ROUNDTABLE

  • Crystal Kabajwara – Tax Appeals Tribunal
  • Eng. Kenneth Kaijuka

Simon Ssemaganda

Moderator

04:15 PM – 04:45 PM

Closing Ceremony for Day One by Conference Directors

04:45 PM – 07:00 PM

Cocktail Hour & Networking Reception

Delegates

Day 2

07:30 AM – 08:00 AM

Panel 6: Young Members Group (YMG) Special Activity: “The Rise of Regional Arbitration Centers: Opportunities and Challenges”

  • David Nzeki
  • Jeffrey Kaddu
  • Samantha Masengeli
  • Anita Nantale

Amina Nasaazi

Moderator

08:30 AM – 09:30 AM

Panel 7: Women's Breakfast – Theme: "Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges: Women Leading the Future of ADR"

  • Evelyne Kimani
  • Ann Namara Musinguzi
  • Barbara Kilei
  • Zubedah Namugenyi

Tracy Basiima

Moderator

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Recap of Day One by Conference Directors

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Panel 8: "The Next Frontier: Investment and Infrastructure Arbitration in Africa"

  • Chikwendu Madumere
  • Samuel Nderitu
  • Peter Muliisa
  • Kenneth Akampurira

Arch Catherine Nanteza Muyinda

Moderator

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Panel 9: "Unlocking AfCFTA: Resolving Trade and Investment Disputes Across Borders"

  • Joy-Rachel Mutemi-Mondoka
  • Anna Nambooze
  • Francis Gimara
  • James Ngotho Kariuki

Derrick Kizito Kunyiga

Moderator

12:30 PM – 01:30 PM

Panel 10: "Bricks, Mortar and Arbitration: Navigating Infrastructure and Construction Disputes in Africa"

  • Eng Bwalya Lumbwe
  • Mercy Okiro
  • Philip Kaheru
  • Ian Paul Bakiza

Isaac Ssekabanja

Moderator

01:30 PM – 02:30 PM

Lunch Break

Delegates

02:30 PM – 03:30 PM

Panel 11: Judges' Colloquium: "ADR AND THE COURTS"

  • Hon. Lady Justice Harriet Magala
  • Hon. Lady Justice Henrietta Wolayo
  • Hon. Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire

Mr. Nelson Nerima

Moderator

03:30 PM– 04:30 PM

Closing ceremony

Delegates

04:30 PM – 07:00 PM

Break

Delegates

07:00 PM onwards

Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony – “THE PEARL GALA: A BLACK TIE SOIREE”

  • Asmahaney Saad
  • Akampurira Kenneth

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