Russian International Arbitration Congress 2026 to Be Held with the Support of EPAM Law
The Russian International Arbitration Congress (RIAC), one of the leading forums for discussing current issues in international arbitration, will take place in Moscow from 21 to 27 September 2026. The Congress will bring together representatives of law firms, businesses and arbitration institutions, as well as arbitrators and other members of the professional community.
The Congress is organised by the Russian Arbitration Center and supported by EPAM Law.
EPAM Law’s partners and associates will take part both in the RIAC events and in the round tables and discussions arranged by EPAM.
21 September 2026
Anatomy of a Cross-Border Dispute by ICC
Time: 9.00-16.00
Venue: Business Hotel StandArt
Evgeny Raschevsky, Partner, Head of the International Arbitration and Litigation Practice at EPAM Law, will speak at the conference.
21 September 2026
The Arbitrator's Iron Hand: Modern Approaches to Case Management by EPAM Law
Time: 16.30-18.30
Venue: EPAM Law office
EPAM Law will open RIAC’s main business programme with a panel discussion entitled The Arbitrator's Iron Hand: Modern Approaches to Case Management.
Among the speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Founding Partner and Head of the International Arbitration, Construction and Energy Groups at Zulficar & Partners Law Firm; Professor of International Arbitration, Private International Law and English Contract Law at Cairo University
- Dr. Nasser Mehsin Al-Adba, Managing Partner, Head of Arbitration department, Omani & Partners
- Yana Bagrova, Member of the State Bar of California (USA), Senior Associate, International Arbitration and Litigation Practice, EPAM Law
- Dr. Paul Key, KC, Essex Court Chambers
- Ilya Nikiforov, Member of the DIAC Arbitration Court, Managing Partner, EPAM Law
- Evgeny Raschevsky, PhD, Solicitor of England and Wales, Member of CIArb, Partner, Head of the International Arbitration and Litigation Practice, EPAM Law
- Abraham Vergis S.C., Managing Director, Providence Law
Moderators:
- Vladimir Talanov, LL.M., Member of CIArb, International Arbitration and Litigation Practice, EPAM Law
- Natalia Soldatenkova, Solicitor of England and Wales, Senior Associate, International Arbitration and Litigation Practice, EPAM Law
22 September 2026
RIAC Main Conference
Time: 10:00-17.30
Venue: The Carlton Hotel
Vladimir Talanov will moderate a session at the RIAC Main Conference.
23 September 2026
Challenging of jurisdiction in international arbitration: theory and practice, strategy and tactics by The Chamber of Arbitrators, Minsk, Belarus
Time: 9:00 – 11.00
Venue: EPAM Law office
Dennis Turovets, Partner at EPAM Law, Minsk will speak at the event.
21-27 September 2026
RIAC’s outstanding cultural programme
Congress participants can also enjoy RIAC’s outstanding cultural programme.
Please see the Calendar >>
