9th Annual Edition

The International Energy Disputes Summit

Middle East · Africa

Legal and commercial risk from the Strait of Hormuz to Africa's critical energy corridors

26–27 November 2026Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, LondonTwo days · Keynotes, Panels, Gala dinner
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A new identity

After eight editions as the Annual Conference on Energy Arbitration in the Middle East and Africa. The Summit now spans two vital regions and one dispute community.

The name has changed. The quality, expertise and community delegates have valued since 2016 has not.

Oil and gas transfer platforms

Since 2016

Eight editions, one community

Hosted in London with the participation of the region’s leading arbitral institutions.

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Previous editions

100+

Delegates per edition

30+

Speakers each year

60+

Partner institutions

Sponsorship

Put your firm in front of the people who decide energy disputes.

Six packages from Bronze to Diamond, plus the Gala Dinner and branded conference essentials.

2026 partners

Partners & supporters

Conference partner
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Gold sponsor
Albertson
DAC Consulting Services
Arbitral institutions
CRCICA
DIAC
ICDRScottish Arbitration CentreISTAC
Media partners
Global Arbitration ReviewJus Mundi
Supporting organisations
CIArb London BranchArab Bankers Association
Previous Partners
Grant Thornton
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Omni Bridgeway
The Ambassador Partnership
Middle East Association

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