ICC YAAF: Arbitrating Defence and Cybersecurity Disputes in Times of Rising Geopolitical Tensions | Seminar on 25 June 2026

Join us for a lively ICC YAAF discussion on arbitration of disputes arising in the defence and cybersecurity sectors, followed by a luncheon on Thursday 25 June 2026, from 12 to 3 p.m., at Hannes Snellman’s office (Korkeavuorenkatu 36, Helsinki).

This ICC YAAF session offers an opportunity to explore issues concerning defence and cybersecurity disputes, including the suitability of arbitration as a mechanism for resolving such matters, often of strategic importance and involving national security implications. The discussion will be set in the context of rising geopolitical tensions, increased defence spending, rapid technological innovation, and mounting pressures on supply chains. The speakers will examine current trends and typical categories of disputes in this field, as well as factual scenarios that frequently give rise to them. They will also provide practical recommendations for industry stakeholders and contractors, as well as counsel and arbitrators involved in resolving such disputes, taking into account political shifts, regulatory constraints, national security concerns, commercial interests, and the sensitivity of the information involved.

Programme

12:00-12:15 | Registration, coffee and snacks
12:15-12:25 | Opening remarks
12:25-12:40 | Keynote address
12:40-13:45 | Discussion and Q&A session
13:45-15:00 | Luncheon and networking

Registration

Please register for the event on 23 June 2026 at the latest via this link. Please note that the event will be held at Hannes Snellman’s office and will not be recorded.