The Finland Arbitration Institute hosts a series of high-profile events in connection with the Vis Moot and Vis East Moot, including webinars, panel discussions, and networking receptions.
Below is the list of these events. For certain events, key details, such as themes and speakers, will be revealed closer to the event dates, along with instructions for registration.
Introduction Webinar for the Vis Moot and Vis East Moot: Exploring the FAI Arbitration Rules (Episode 1)
Date: Fri 18 October 2024
Time: 3:00 PM EEST (UTC+3)
Type: Webinar – view recording here
Speakers: Heidi Merikalla-Teir, Adriana Aravena-Jokelainen, and Henrik Sajakorpi
Appointment of Arbitrators and Diversity in FAI Arbitrations (Episode 2)
Date: Fri 15 November 2024
Time: 3:00 PM EET (UTC+2)
Type: Webinar – view recording here
Speakers: Tuuli Timonen, FAI Board Member and Anders Forss, FAI Vice Chair
Experiences from the Field: Insights from FAI Arbitrators and Finnish Arbitration Practitioners (Episode 3)
Date: Fri 13 December 2024
Time: 3:00 PM EET (UTC+2)
Type: Webinar – view recording here
Speakers: Paula Airas, Counsel, Roschier, Teemu Auressalmi, Counsel, Castrén & Snellman, Markus Manninen, Partner, Hannes Snellman and Julia Pekkala, Partner, HPP Attorneys
FAI Panel Discussion
Date: 31 March 2025
Time: 6:30 PM HKT (UTC+8)
Venue, theme and speakers: To be announced
FAI and Consulate General of Finland Joint Event
Date: 1 April 2025
Time: 6:30 PM HKT (UTC+8)
Venue: Residence of the Consulate General, Hong Kong
Theme: International Arbitration and Trade in Asia: Exploring the Finnish Arbitration Framework
Program and speakers: To be announced
Keynote: Consul General Timo Kantola
FAI and MAA Panel Discussion
Date: 4 April 2025
Time: 12:00-2:00 PM HKT (UTC+8)
Venue, theme and speakers: To be announced
FAI Gala: 22nd Vis East Moot
Date: 4 April 2025
Time: 7:00 PM HKT (UTC+8)
Venue: Cardinal Point, Hong Kong
Program: To be announced
FAI Yoga Event
Date: 12 April 2025
Time: 9:00 AM CEST (UTC+2)
Venue: Doktor Yoga, Vienna
FAI Panel Discussion
Date: 12 April 2025
Time: 15:00 PM CEST (UTC+2)
Venue: Old Chapel (Alte Kapelle), University of Vienna, Vienna
Theme and speakers: To be announced
FAI Gala: 32nd Vis Moot
Date: 13 April 2025
Time: 6:30 PM CEST (UTC+2)
Venue: Palais Coburg, Vienna
Program: To be announced
FAI and Embassy of Finland Joint Event
Date: 14 April 2025
Time: 6:00 PM CEST (UTC+2)
Venue: Residence of the Ambassador, Vienna
Theme: International Arbitration and Trade: Exploring the Finnish Arbitration Framework
Program and speakers: To be announced
Keynote: Ambassador Nina Vaskunlahti
FAI and ArbitralWomen Panel Discussion
Date: 15 April 2025
Time: 3:00 CEST (UTC+2)
Venue: Juridicum, University of Vienna, Vienna
Theme and speakers: To be announced
