The present and near future of new technologies in arbitration

III Annual Conference

First panel

• The interaction of new technologies in arbitration
• Consent to arbitrate given by digital means: validity and enforceability of the arbitration agreement
• Can leaked or hacked information and documents be used as evidence in arbitration?
• Confidentiality in arbitration at the age of emails and cloud computing
• Access to cutting edge technology and equality of arms in arbitration

Second panel

• New technologies used today and 10 years from now in arbitration
• Protection and acquisition of e-evidence. How to do it and risks of breaching privacy and privilege
• How the increasing amount of available information and data can be used in arbitration cases
• Are e-skills and on-line security standards to be considered while appointing an arbitrator?