ICC-UAE Events Year 2015

S. No. Event Date Venue Introduction
1 Launch of new ICC Expert Rules 14th January 2015 Park Hyatt, Dubai, UAE The 2015 ICC Expert Rules set out new parameters for ICC's expert services, clarifying how parties can use experts and neutrals to help resolve their cross-border disputes at each step of the way. They will be administered by the ICC International Centre for ADR. This conference will introduce the nature, purpose and operation of the new ICC Expert Rules and offer participants the opportunity to exchange with persons directly involved in developing the Rules and administering ICC expert services.
2 ICC YAF Event 14th January 2015 Park Hyatt, Dubai, UAE The seminar will create an opportunity for young arbitration practitioners to debate the role of experts in international arbitration proceedings and compare it with their role in local court proceedings, the assistance of experts can provide to counsels in framing their cases and to the arbitral tribunals in understanding technical issues.
3 Dubai: 3rd Annual International Arbitration Summit 4th February 2015 Park Hyatt Hotel, Dubai The Dubai: 3rd Annual International Arbitration Summit to be held on 4th February 2015 at Park Hyatt Hotel Dubai.  Speakers from Dubai and internationally will provide knowledge to the delegates including the most up-to-date arbitration rules and regulation and as well as to share case studies to make it more interactive and informative. 
4 Dubai Trade’s 7th E-Services Excellence Award 10th February 2015 The Ritz Carlton, DIFC, Dubai Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, the winners of the 7th E-Services Excellence Award (ESEA) will be announced by Dubai Trade, the premier cross-border trade facilitator, at a glittering ceremony recently to be held at the Ritz Carlton, DIFC-Dubai. The ESEA is Dubai Trade’s annual flagship event that honours and recognises the best performers from the trade and logistics community for their role in adopting e-Services.
5 ICC UAE 7th Board Meeting 4th March 2015 ICC Office, Dubai The 7th Meeting of ICC UAE Board of Directors to be held on February 2015. The board will discuss and approve the action plan and budget of ICC UAE for the year 2015.
6 IFS Examinations 10th April 2015 Etisalat Academy ICC-UAE to host the IFS courses examinations namely; CITF, CSDG and CDCS.
7 3rd ICC MENA Conference on Arbitration 13th – 15th April 2015 Park Hyatt Hotel, Dubai International Arbitration in MENA Region will take place in English and Arabic, this third annual conference is a “must attend” for arbitration professionals who want to keep up to date on the latest arbitration developments in the MENA region. The conference will offer a line-up of top-class speakers, topical discussions and relevant news, but also an excellent opportunity to network.
8 Regional Judicial Seminar on Arbitration 15th – 16th April 2015 ITJS, Sharjah, UAE ICC – UAE to participate as a supporting organization in coordination with the Institute of Training & Judicial Studies in regional arbitration seminar on the role of judges in enforcing arbitration agreements and awards. The seminar will be attended by senior Iraqi trial and appellate judges and UAE commercial judges representing five emirates.
9 ICC Banking Commission Meeting 20th – 23rd April 2015 Singapore The Banking Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with The Association of banks in Singapore (ABS), is pleased to host the first of its bi – annual meetings for 2015. This meeting, which brings together trade experts, banking professionals, business leaders, lawyers and government officials across the world provides a unique platform for the challenges facing both business and the banking community.
10 ICC Forum 2015 22nd April 2015 Park Hyatt Hotel, Dubai The Forum will be held that aims to raise awareness in the business community in the UAE, showcases the important lessons learned from international experience related to the subject of economic diversifications, commercial arbitration and mediation in order to accelerate the economic growth in UAE.
11 Ajman Chamber’s Marine Insurance Training 25th May 2015 Ajman Chamber As part of its commitment to maintain consistent education at professional front for its members which offer secured climate for investment ensuring sustainable economic growth, ICC – UAE in cooperation with Ajman Chamber will organize a seminar titled “Marine Insurance” on May 25 at its headquarters. This seminar is part within the series of commercial seminars dedicated for the private and public organisations covering various industrial, commercial and service activities.
12 ICC UAE General Assembly Meeting 4th June 2015 Dubai Chamber ICC - UAE General Assembly Meeting to be held on 4th June 2015. The meeting will took place to elect five BOD Members from the private sector that will join the eight representatives from Federation of UAE Chambers & Industry and one from each Local Chambers.
13 1st ICC – UAE BOD Meeting 4th June 2015 Dubai Chamber The 1st ICC UAE BOD Meeting to be held on 4th June 2015 at Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry premises following the 5th ICC UAE General Assembly Meeting.
14 World Congress 10th – 12th June 2015 Torino, Italy Under the theme ‘Identity, Community, Vision’, the world’s largest gathering of chambers addressed current global trends affecting chambers of commerce and their respective communities: from economic recovery to climate change and other pressing issues that transcend national boundaries.
15 Launch of the ICC Global Survey on Trade Finance 2015 29th September 2015 Dubai Chamber The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Banking Commission to release the results from its 2015 Global Survey on trade finance – highlighting the impact of the trade finance gap on SMEs, the impact of regulation on correspondent banking, as well as positive trade finance trends, particularly with regards to export finance.
16 IFS Examinations 16th October 2015 Etisalat Academy ICC-UAE to host the IFS courses examinations namely; CITF, CSDG and CDCS.
17 ICC Launch of new Dispute Board Rules & ICC Arbitration in the Middle East: An Insider View 18th November 2015 The Address Hotel, Dubai Mall The ICC International Court of Arbitration will be organizing on 18 November 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on the occasion of the Dubai arbitration week a conference with two parts. First, ICC Arbitration in the Middle East: An Insider View, then a Launch of the New ICC Dispute Board Rules. The conference was supported by the ICC United Arab Emirates and kindly sponsored by FTI Consulting and Squire Patton Boggs.
18 2nd ICC – UAE BOD Meeting 14th December 2015 Dubai Chamber The 2nd BOD meeting will take place in to discuss the Programme of action and budget plan for year 2016.