RIAC 2026 Programme
We are pleased to announce that the Programme of the Main conference and the Calendar of satellite events of the Russian International Arbitration Congress (RIAC) 2026 have been published on the official website.
The purpose of the RIAC is to bring together leading law firms, business representatives, arbitral institutions, arbitrators, and all those interested in the development and promotion of alternative dispute resolution in Russia and abroad.
The inaugural RIAC was held in 2025: over six intensive days, more than 40 events were organised by the Congress team and its Partners, attracting over 1,500 participants.
In 2026, the RIAC will take place from 21 to 27 September 2026. The Congress programme will include:
The Main conference
The RIAC 2026 Main conference will take place on 22 September at The Carlton, Moscow, and will officially open the Russian International Arbitration Congress.
This is the key event of the Congress, featuring speakers from around the world, including the UAE, Singapore, the UK, Qatar, China, Europe, New Zealand, and other jurisdictions.
The programme of the RIAC 2026 Main conference once again focuses on fundamental issues of arbitration that remain timeless and independent of circumstances.
The Сonference will open with a Dialogue designed to set the intellectual tone for the sessions that follow and to highlight the key themes of the overall programme.
Guests can look forward to three sessions:
Details of the programme are available on the official Congress website.
Registration for the Main conference is available via the link.
Satellite Events
This year, the RIAC’s partners will once again include Russian and international law firms, arbitration institutions, and nonprofit organizations from around the world. The partners will host more than 30 diverse events focusing on key aspects of international arbitration – from the choice of jurisdiction to the enforcement of awards. Some events will focus on mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods, as well as investment arbitration. There will also be informal and cultural events for the participants, which we will announce soon.
Registration is open on each event’s page.
Should you have any questions, please contact us: riac@centerarbitr.ru.
See you at the RIAC 2026!