Lagos State is set to host the 10th International Chamber of Commerce Africa Conference on International Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution from June 3 to 5, 2026, bringing together legal experts, business executives, regulators, and arbitration professionals from across the continent.
According to organisers, the conference, jointly hosted by the ICC International Court of Arbitration and ICC Nigeria, will take place at the Lagos Continental Hotel under the theme, “A Decade of Excellence: Shaping the Future of International Arbitration & ADR in Africa.”
In a statement issued on Saturday, the organisers said the event would focus on strengthening dispute resolution mechanisms and improving investor confidence in Africa’s commercial environment.
The conference will begin on June 3 with an advanced training session on drafting enforceable arbitral awards, organised by the ICC Institute of World Business Law.
“The training is designed to provide participants with practical knowledge and guidance on preparing arbitral awards that meet enforcement standards,” the statement said.
The main conference, scheduled for June 4 and 5, is expected to address major issues surrounding international arbitration, including cross-border commercial disputes, enforcement of arbitral awards, investment arbitration, technology-driven dispute resolution, and disputes relating to energy and infrastructure projects.
Other areas of discussion will include Africa’s role in the global arbitration system and emerging trends shaping alternative dispute resolution across the continent.
The organisers listed several notable figures expected to speak at the conference, including Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), ICC International Court of Arbitration President Claudia Salomon, legal practitioner Dorothy Udeme Ufot, Ghanaian jurist Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Nigerian Bar Association President Afam Osigwe, Lagos State Attorney-General Lawal Pedro (SAN), and senior advocate Funke Adekoya (SAN).
Speaking ahead of the conference, ICC Nigeria described the gathering as an opportunity to deepen arbitration practice in Africa while creating efficient legal frameworks for commercial dispute settlement.
“This conference will serve as a platform to strengthen arbitration practice across Africa, enhance investor confidence, and promote efficient dispute resolution mechanisms that support economic growth and international business transactions,” the organisers stated.
They added that the event is expected to attract judges, lawyers, arbitrators, academics, policymakers, corporate counsel, and regulators from different African countries to discuss challenges and opportunities in international arbitration.
The organisers further noted that hosting the conference in Lagos highlights Nigeria’s growing reputation as a centre for legal innovation, commercial dispute resolution, and international arbitration on the continent.
