Events.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! MAA In-Person Events are back!
Professional networking opportunities and personal friendships that form during the Vis Moot Oral Arguments are some of the most important benefits of the Vis Moot Competitions. This is why the MAA is ecstatic to announce the return of MAA in-person events during the Vis East and Vis Vienna Oral Argument Weeks!
Before the launch of the 20th Vis East and 30th Vis Vienna Problem, we take this opportunity to draw your attention to the various in-person social and professional networking events in Hong Kong for the Vis East (from 18 to 26 March 2023) and Vienna (from 30 March to 6 April 2023). Make sure to be able to check off the many exciting items on your Vis East and Vis Vienna bucket lists – the legendary Moot Bar, the 20th and 30th Special Anniversary Events, Happy Valley Horse Races, UN Tours and much more.
Further details regarding the events will soon be available on the MAA Website and our social media channels.
You can choose to be a Premium MAA Member and have priority and discounted access to these events and much more! Register here.
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or any of our social media handles: Facebook, LinkedIn; Instagram; Twitter.
Moot Alumni Association 2022 AGM
Dear MAA Members,
According to 9(3) of the MAA Articles of Association, the MAA Executive Board cordially invites you to the Annual General Meeting of 2022 (“2022 AGM”).
In light of the current pandemic situation and given that both Vis East and Vis Vienna have gone virtual, you will see from our Notice that the 2022 AGM will be held online via zoom.
If you require dial-in options for a different country, please email us at: [email protected]t.
Please click in the following links to access the following documents:
- Click [HERE] for the Minutes of the 2021 AGM;
- Click [HERE] for the Notice for the 2022 AGM;
- Click [HERE] for a Proxy form for Members who are unable to attend but wish to exercise their voting rights;
- Click [HERE] for a GDPR compliant form for Members who wish to attend the AGM whether in person or by electronic means.
XVI Annual MAA Generations in Arbitration Conference
The Moot Alumni Association (MAA) is delighted to invite you to its XVI Annual MAA Generations in Arbitration Conference (GIA Conference), Hong Kong taking place virtually from 22 March 2022 to 25 March 2022.
The GIA Conference Hong Kong is a staple of the Vis East Moot and has been so for the last 15 years.
This year too, we have an incredible line-up of leading arbitration and commercial law practitioners, arbitrators, and academicians who will be sharing their views on varied topics over the 4 days. GIA Conference is generously sponsored by Withersworldwide and supported by ICC YAF.
This year’s conference will feature:
- Fireside Chat with Professor Doug Jones AO, RFD on ‘Tribunal’s Power to Override an Agreement on Procedure‘ (for registration click here)
- Fireside Chat with Professor Dr. Ingeborg Schwenzer on ‘Exclusion of CISG‘. (for registration click here)
- Panel-discussion on’ Scope and Significance of Law Governing Arbitration Agreement‘. (for registration click here)
- Panel-discussion on ‘Formation of an Arbitration Agreement‘. (for registration click here)
As always, the GIA Conference is Free of Charge for the MAA Premium Members. However, in order to receive links for all the panels/fireside chats, you are still required to ‘register’ on the respective links contained in the flyers.
For Standard MAA Members / Non-MAA Members, there is a one-time fee of 10 EUR for attending this conference. However, we would highly recommend that you consider becoming a Premium MAA Member for an Annual Fee of 20 EUR to gain free, priority, and exclusive access to all of our events such as this and much more.
Details on how to make the payment can be found below:
Paypal payment to: [email protected];
Stripe payment to: [email protected];
Bank transfer to:
Bank Name: Bank Austria
Account Holder: Moot Alumni Association
IBAN: AT361200000601765506
SWIFT/BIC: BKAUATWW
Once we receive confirmation of either your Premium Membership Subscription or payment of the EUR 10 for the conference, we will update your registration accordingly.
You can also ‘Register’ for attending these Panels/Fireside Chats (by clicking on the links in the Flyer/above) and we will email you with details on how to proceed with the payment.
For any further queries, please email us at: [email protected].
Latin American Parties in Dispute in China: The Shanghai Arbitration Commission Experience
March 31, 2022, 10pm São Paulo time // April 1, 2022 Hong Kong time
Register here.
A Career in Arbitration: the Associate’s Perspective
Webinar, March 28, 2022, 5pm HKT
Register here.
M&A Disputes in an Uncertain World
March 23, 2022, 9:30am ET // 1:30pm LONDON // 2:30pm CET // 9:30pm HONG KONG
Register here.
MAA and CIArb Brazil Joint Program: The Art of Arbitrating at the Vis Moot
Webinar, March 14, 2022, 7pm BRT
Register here.
Arbitration Happy Hour: Vis Moot Special
Online networking session, March 24th at 7:00 PM CET on Clubhouse
Being * in Arbitration Webinar
Webinar, 24 March, 2021 at 8:00 AM EDT // 1:00 PM CET // 8:00 PM HKT
On March 24th, 2021 the ICDR Y&I and the MAA are partnering for a series of “Being * in Arbitration” conversations, dedicated to exploring issues of inclusion in all its forms (gender, race, sexual orientation, etc.) impacting underrepresented populations within the arbitration community.
Register here and see our flyer for more details.
2021 MAA Inaugural Speaker Series
Ann Ryan Robertson — 28 U.S.C §1782: The Moth to the Light
Monday 29 March, 2021, 8:00 AM CDT / 3:00 PM CEST / 9:00 PM CST
We are proud to announce the third session of the MAA Inaugural Speaker Series where Ann Ryan Robertson will deliver a speech on the history of 28 U.S.C. §1782, its practical application and the current split of authority among the various appellate circuits.
Register here.
Lukas Rusch — Joinder of Third Parties in International Arbitration – Recent Reforms and Developments
Wednesday 24 February, 2021, 2:00 PM CET / 8:00 AM EST / 9:00 PM CST
We are pleased to announce that Lukas Rusch is the next speaker in our inaugural speaker series. Mr. Rusch will be speaking on the following topic: joinder of third parties in international arbitration.
Register here.
Prof. Dr. Ingeborg Schwenzer — CISG: Benefits and Concerns
Friday 5 February, 2021, 2:00 PM CET / 8:00 AM EST / 9:00 PM CST
We are proud to announce the second session of the MAA Inaugural Speaker Series where Prof. Dr. Ingeborg Schwenzer will deliver a speech on the benefits and concerns of the CISG on February 5th, 2021.
The event is free of charge for premium MAA members and only EUR 10 for the free MAA members and non-MAA members.
Register here.
Prof. Dr. Eckart Brödermann — UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts, a Bridge over Troubled Waters
Monday 18 January, 2021, 3:00 PM CET / 9:00 AM EST / 10:00 PM CST
We’re delighted to announce that the first speaker in this year’s MAA Inaugural Speaker series is Professor Dr. Eckart Brödermann. Professor Dr. Brödermann will be speaking the following topic: UNIDROIT Principles of Internaitonal Commercial Contracts, a Bridge over Troubled Waters: Both General Principles of Law and General Default Rules for International Commercial Contracts.
Register here.
XV Annual Generations in Arbitration Conference
Webinar Series 15-19 March, 2021
The XV Annual MAA Generations in Arbitration Conference is only 3 days away! From 15-19 March, 2021 join us for a series of varied speeches, panels, and debates. See the registration links below or check the following link to download the full schedule: 2021.03.12 FINAL GIA Program
The full list of speakers’ bios can be found here: Speakers’ Bio_GIA HK_2021 (Final)
*Welcome & Keynote Speech*
17:00 HKT/ 05:00 EST/ 10:00 CET
15 March, 2021
Keynote Speech on Joinder, Efficiency, and the SCAI Rules
Dr. Christopher Boog (Schellenberg Wittmer & SCAI Court) introduced by Sabine Neuhaus (Kellerhals Carrard)
*Session 1*
https://lnkd.in/eXnQHZj
15:00 HKT/ 03:00 EST/ 08:00 CET
16 March, 2021
To Join or Not to Join:
Revisiting Joinder in International Arbitration
*Session 2*
https://lnkd.in/emP452C HKT/ 05:00 EST/ 10:00 CET
17 March, 2021
Do’s and Don’ts of Online Hearings: How to Succeed as Tribunal and Counsel
*Session 3*
https://lnkd.in/e2NPi7S
21:00 HKT/ 09:00 EST/ 14:00 CET
18 March, 2021
Behind the Scene: Arbitrating Pharmaceutical Disputes
*Session 4*
https://lnkd.in/et3FJRQ
13:00 HKT/ 01:00 EST/ 06:00 CET
19 March, 2021
CISG Article 42: ‘Who’s Claims are Claimed?’
Annual General Meeting Minutes
Updated: 8 March, 2021
Dear MAA Members,
According § 9(3) of the MAA Articles of Association, the MAA Executive Board cordially invites you to the Annual General Meeting of 2021 (“2021 AGM“).
In light of the current pandemic situation and given that both Vis East and Vis Vienna have gone virtual, you will see from our Notice that the 2021 AGM will be held online via zoom.
If you require dial-in options for a different country, please email us at: [email protected].
Please click in the following links to access the following documents:
- Click for the Minutes of the 2020 AGM;
- Click for the Call for the 2020 AGM;
- Click for a Proxy form for Members who are unable to attend but wish to exercise their voting rights;
- Click for a GDPR compliant form for Members who wish to attend the AGM whether in person or by electronic means.
Kind regards,
Sherlin Tung Isabela Deveza Sabine Neuhaus Wendy Gonzalez
President Vice-President Vice-President Secretary
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