NOTE: this conference runs over TWO days.
Join us in Belgrade, Serbia, on 1 & 2 October for two days of thought-provoking discussion, international networking and memorable social events.
The conference programme will bring together construction law professionals from across the globe for a series of engaging panel discussions, expert-led sessions and insightful keynote addresses, including a keynote from Mr Justice Constable, Judge in Charge of the Technology and Construction Court. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore current trends, challenges and developments shaping the construction industry and dispute resolution landscape.
Beyond the conference sessions, attendees can strengthen international connections through a fantastic social programme, including a Gala Dinner and a guided city tour of Belgrade, offering the perfect opportunity to network in a more relaxed setting while experiencing the culture and history of this vibrant city.
Conference programme
Thursday 1 October
From 1PM - Registration
2:00-3:30PM - Session 1: Construction DABs in Practice: Advocacy, Expert Experience and Strategic Considerations
- James Frampton, Keating
- Michael Pogue, Secretariat
- Lucy Pearson, King & Spalding
4:00 - 5:30PM - Session 2: Established Names or Emerging Talent? Rethinking Expert Appointments
- Emma Schaafsma, CMS
- Edward Foyle, Fenwick Elliott
- Dan Miles, JS Held
- Lizzie Barry, FenwayXn
5:30 - 7:00PM - Cocktails & networking at The Radisson
Friday 2 October
From 9AM - Registration
10:00 - 11:00AM - Keynotes speaker: Mr Justice Constable, Judge in Charge of the Technology and Construction Court
11:30 - 1:00PM - Session 3: The Persuasion Gap: Why Good Cases Lose and Weak Cases Win
- David Coyne, Diales
- Volodymyr Yaremko, Mayer Brown
- Milica Duric, STRABAG
- Jovan Nikčević, Nikcevic Kapor
- Alexcia Ossei-Williams, Kroll
1:00 - 2:00PM - Lunch
2:00 - 3:30PM - Session 4: Delegating to AI. Reliable, or just fast and fluent?
- Dragan Psodorov, Joksovic, Stojanovic & Partners & Co-Vice Chair of SCL Serbia
- Karl Rasmussen, LUPA Technology
- Margarita Papaioannou, Martello
- Senka Mihaj, Mihaj Ilić & Milanović
- Omar Hamdan, Accuracy
4:00 - 5:30PM - Session 5: The new normal? Risk allocation in an age of permanent disruption
- David Falkenstern, FenwayXn & Co-Chair of SCL UK
- Michael Levenstein, Gatehouse Chambers
- Katarina Obradovic Baklaja, BIT Law
- Lucy Preston, DWF
- Shy Jackson, BCLP
5:30 - 6:30PM - Cocktails & networking at The Radisson
7:00 - 11:30PM - Gala dinner at Kalemegdanska Terasa
Who should attend?
The conference is open to all professionals with an interest in construction law, regardless of career stage or years of experience. Whether you're just starting out, exploring a new specialism, or are a seasoned practitioner looking to connect with an international community, you'll be very welcome.
Private practitioners, in-house lawyers, construction experts, contract managers, construction professionals and claims consultants will all benefit from attending this conference. All sessions will be held in English.
We look forward to welcoming you to Belgrade. Secure your place today!
Ticket pricing
Conference and Gala Dinner: GBP 285
If you have any questions, please contact Frances.Whitehead@scl.org.uk
Accommodation
Attendees wishing to stay at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade should book directly with the hotel by contacting reservations.belgrade@radissoncollection.com and quoting the conference booking code for the agreed conference rate:2610SCLCON. Please note that rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking and the conference allocation cannot be guaranteed, so early reservation is recommended.