Helsinki International Arbitration Day 2025
Helsinki International Arbitration Day (HIAD), organised by the Finland Arbitration Institute, is a leading arbitration conference in the Nordics. Held every two years, it gathers around 250 legal practitioners from the region and beyond to discuss key developments in international arbitration.
Date & Time: Friday, 16 May 2025
Venue: Clarion Hotel Helsinki, Finland
This year’s discussions will cover recent legislative reforms across Europe, including Finland, and the use of AI and digital tools in arbitration. The program will also explore how advocacy in arbitration has evolved over the years, with insights from platforms like the Vis Moot, as well as the role of technology in shaping advocacy.
The program features:
- Keynote on the role of AI in arbitration, exploring its current realities and future possibilities
- Panel discussion on leveraging technology in complex arbitration, focusing on the practical use of AI and digital tools in data-heavy, high-stakes arbitration cases
- Interview on the evolution of advocacy in arbitration, with insights from platforms like the Vis Moot, as well as the role of technology in shaping advocacy
- Panel discussion on modernizing national arbitration laws, examining recent reforms, their drivers, and their impact on the competitiveness of arbitration seats
- Closing reflections on the day’s discussions from an in-house counsel’s perspective
The conference will conclude with cocktails and dinner.
We look forward to welcoming you to HIAD for a day of engaging discussions, expert insights, and networking opportunities.
Programme
11.15–12.15 Registration and Buffet Lunch
12.15–12.30 Welcome Remarks
- Heidi Merikalla-Teir, Chair of the Board, FAI; Independent Arbitrator and Mediator
- Henrik Sajakorpi, Secretary General, FAI
- Host: Jussi-Pekka Rantanen, Senior News Presenter and Producer
12.30–13.00 Keynote: AI in Arbitration – Current Realities and Future Possibilities
- Dan Meyers, President, Consulting & Information Governance, TransPerfect Legal
13.00–13.30 Break
13.30–14.45 Panel Discussion I: Leveraging Technology in Complex Arbitration
- Dr. Ole Jensen, Managing Counsel, ArbBoutique
- Pedro Arcoverde, Senior Legal Counsel, Airbus S.A.S
- Hanna Roos, CEO, Aavagroup
- Prof. Dr. Pietro Ortolani, Radboud University
- Moderator: Natalia Petrik, Board Member, FAI; Counsel, Westerberg & Partners Advokatbyrå
14.45–15.15 Break
15.15–16.15 Interview: The Evolution of Advocacy in Arbitration – Insights from the Vis Moot
- Interviewee: Prof. Dr. Stefan Kröll, Bucerius Law School
- Interview by: Dr. Daria Kozlowska-Rautiainen, Board Member, FAI; Senior Lecturer, Stockholm University
16.15–16.45 Break
16.45–18.00 Panel Discussion II: Modernising National Arbitration Laws – Staying Ahead in a Global Market
- Dr. Georgios Petrochilos KC, Partner, Three Crowns
- Mika Hemmo, Vice Chair of the Board, FAI; Attorney-at-Law, M Hemmo Attorney-at-Law
- Robin Oldenstam, Chair of the Board, SCC; Partner, Mannheimer Swartling
- Prof. Dr. Gilles Cuniberti, LL.M. (Yale), University of Luxembourg
- Moderator: Anina Liebkind, Board Member, FAI; Partner, Norburg & Scherp Advokatbyrå
18.00–18.15 Closing Reflections: An In-House Counsel’s Perspective
- Karen Zilliacus, Director Legal, Corporate, Fortum Corporation
18.15–18.20 Closing Remarks
- Henrik Sajakorpi, Secretary General, FAI
18.20–19.30 Cocktails
19.30–22.00 Dinner
- Music: Anna-Maija Tuokko
22.00 Afterparty
- Evening Gathering: Join your colleagues at Skyroom, Clarion Hotel’s panoramic bar on the 16th floor, from 22:00 to 00:00.
- Late-Night Venue: HIAD attendees have complimentary access to Apollo Live Club with their conference badge.
Registration
Registration is open until Thursday, 8 May, or until HIAD is fully booked. As places are limited, we recommend securing your spot early.
Venue
HIAD will take place at Clarion Hotel Helsinki, a modern venue in Jätkäsaari, overlooking the waterfront. The setting provides a great space for professional discussions and networking throughout the day.
Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Tyynenmerenkatu 2
00220 Helsinki, Finland
Accommodation
HIAD attendees can benefit from special rates at Clarion Hotel Helsinki, the event venue.
You can book a room with the special HIAD rate by clicking here.
Please note that the reservation must be made by May 1, 2025.
For additional details on the special rates or booking instructions, please contact Kirsi Johanna Loikas, HIAD Conference Manager, at kirsi.loikas@chamber.fi or +358 40 545 7451.
Partners and Media Supporters
We thank our partners and media supporters for their valuable contributions to HIAD 2025.
Partners
Media Supporters
Supporting Organizations
Contact
If you have any questions about HIAD, including partnership and media support opportunities, please contact Kirsi Johanna Loikas, HIAD Conference Manager, at kirsi.loikas@chamber.fi or +358 40 545 7451.
