11:00 – 12:10
Supercharging Heroes in Arbitration: The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence
Moderator:

Professor Dr. Rimantas Simaitis
MCIArb, Cobalt
Speakers:

Prof. Dr. Maud Piers
Associate Professor Ghent University, Vice-President Cepani

Ginta Ahrel
Partner at Westerberg & Partners Advokatbyrå AB

Aarif Abraham
Barrister,
Doughty Street International

Khayat Dany
Partner, Head of Litigation and International Arbitration at Mayer Brown in Paris

Lucas De Ferrari
Partner at White & Case LLP
This panel will dive into the dynamic intersection of cutting-edge technology and arbitration. It will unpack how AI is revolutionizing the field, from turbocharging efficiency and precision to uncovering new ways to manage evidence and deliver insights. Yet, every breakthrough brings its challenges – algorithmic bias, confidentiality risks, ethical pitfalls, and the ever-pressing question of keeping humans at the helm and in control. This discussion will spotlight how practitioners can wield AI’s immense power responsibly, transforming arbitration into a smarter, faster, and fairer process while navigating its inherent risks. Will they eventually become superheroes or not?
