As the name suggests, the Summit will play a pivotal role regarding arbitration in this hemisphere, bringing together cutting edge speakers from Ghana, Kenya, Czech Republic, UK, North America, Venezuela, and elsewhere in the region and The Bahamas, and internationally recognized leaders in the investment world. The event will cover topics pertinent to both arbitration and investment community such as "Maritime and Cruiseship Arbitration: Making Waves", "Financial Services, Trade and Commercial Disputes: Arbitration as an effective ADR Mechanism", "Arbitration From a Global Perspective: New Trends, Staying Competitive, and Taking the Lead", "Investment Arbitration: What does the Future Hold?", "Niche Arbitration Clauses (Cruiseship, Maritime, Trusts, Banking, Financial Services, Sports, etc.)", and "Investment and Economic Development in Emerging Markets."

Given the importance of the event and the caliber of the speakers involved, the Summit is sure to be a timely, informative and invaluable for those interested in the economic growth of The Bahamas and emerging markets. 

The International Centre of Dispute Resolution's (ICDR) Miami International Arbitration Conference "The Past, the Present, and the Future: 20 Years of the ICDR" will take place at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Several ILS members will speak at this annual conference alongside renowned international practitioners. For more information and to register, click here.