Deminor proudly sponsors the ICCA 2026 Congress in Madrid 

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Madrid April 2026

In April 2026, Madrid plays host to the 27th ICCA Congress under the theme "International Arbitration: Local, Global or Both?", and Deminor will be at the heart of it, fuelling conversations at our dedicated barista station.

Deminor Is Proud to Sponsor the Barista Station at ICCA 2026

Where world-class litigation funding meets artisan coffee. Join us at the ICCA Congress in Madrid for meaningful conversations, one cup at a time. Our barista station is designed to be a gathering point — a place where the arbitration community can pause, recharge, and spark the conversations that shape the future of international dispute resolution.

  • Artisan Coffee — Professional baristas serving expertly crafted espresso drinks throughout the Congress — because the best ideas deserve the best coffee.

  • Meaningful Connections — A relaxed setting designed to foster genuine dialogue between practitioners, scholars, and industry leaders from across the globe.

  • Meet the Team — Deminor's experts will be on hand to discuss litigation funding strategies, share insights, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

International arbitration aspires to be universally effective for resolving disputes globally. As it has expanded into an increasing number of regions, so has acceptance of greater variation in how arbitration is practised, gradually fostering the internationalisation of the bar without excluding local practitioners. The Congress examines how international arbitration can balance cohesive global standards with the preservation of regional and cultural wealth. Initiatives such as the UNCITRAL Model Law and the IBA rules and guidelines have facilitated significant uniformity in procedural and ethical standards, but the pursuit of homogenisation, at the expense of local traditions, risks alienating stakeholders in regions with unique legal and cultural frameworks.

This year's programme explores arbitration's role in geopolitics and sanctions, ESG and climate change regulation, space commerce disputes, AI's impact on arbitration, diversity in arbitrator appointments, mediation and conciliation, procedural efficiency, and strengthening arbitration's legitimacy across jurisdictions.

 

The International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA)

The International Council for Commercial Arbitration (ICCA) is a worldwide non-governmental organisation devoted to promoting the use and improving the process of arbitration, conciliation and other forms of international dispute resolution. Founded in 1961 and headquartered at the Peace Palace in The Hague, ICCA holds official status as a United Nations-accredited NGO and has grown into a 1,000-member-strong organisation. Its activities include convening congresses and conferences, sponsoring authoritative dispute resolution publications, and promoting the harmonisation of arbitration and conciliation rules, laws, procedures and standards. ICCA's biennial Congresses attract a large number of participants from across the globe and have made significant contributions to the development of dispute resolution theory and practice.

The ICCA Congress 

The ICCA Congress is the largest regular conference devoted to international arbitration, bringing together practitioners and academics from across the globe to present and discuss papers on different aspects of international dispute resolution. Renowned for stimulating in-depth discussion and providing new insights, the Congress caters to both those looking to build a practice in international arbitration and established experts in the field.

The 27th Congress examines how international arbitration can balance cohesive global standards with the preservation of regional and cultural wealth. Initiatives such as the UNCITRAL Model Law and the IBA rules and guidelines have facilitated significant uniformity in procedural and ethical standards, but the pursuit of homogenisation, at the expense of local traditions, risks alienating stakeholders in regions with unique legal and cultural frameworks. Regional trends and preferences are neither signs nor consequences of fragmentation; rather, they widen the base of acceptance and make arbitration more resilient. The Congress will amplify regional voices, foster active dialogue, and introduce perspectives that may challenge traditional approaches.

Across 13 panels and two keynote addresses, the programme explores:

  • Arbitration as a Stabilising Force in Today's Geopolitical Landscape.
  • Local Ripples, Global Consequences: How Sanctions Affect Arbitration Proceedings.
  • Right to Regulate – ESG & Climate Change.
  • Resolving Disputes Beyond Earth: Arbitration in the Age of Space Commerce.
  • Global Standards, Local Rules: Navigating Technical Disputes in International Arbitration.
  • The Interplay Between Local Practice and Developing Universal Soft Law.
  • Ethics and Soft Law: Are We Asking Too Much of Arbitrators and Counsel?
  • Breaking Boundaries: The Evolving Role of Mediation and Conciliation.
  • Unpacking Privilege: Practical Solutions for an Unsettled Issue in International Arbitration.
  • Knowledge and Innovation: Scholarship, AI, and the Future of International Arbitration.
  • The Promise of Diversity.
  • From Paper to Purpose: Reviving Efficiency in Arbitration.
  • Procedural Integrity and Legitimacy: Building Confidence Across Jurisdictions.

About Deminor

Deminor is a leading international litigation funder with over three decades of experience enabling access to justice. We support businesses, investors, and individuals in pursuing meritorious legal claims across the globe. As a certified B Corporation, we are committed to using business as a force for good — balancing purpose with profit while delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients and partners.

Founded in 1990, Deminor is a leading international litigation funder with a permanent team and established office in Madrid, alongside offices in Brussels, London, Hamburg, New York, Hong Kong, Milan, Stockholm and Luxembourg.

Bringing together professionals of 19 nationalities and working across 22 languages, Deminor is distinguished by the strength and diversity of its legal and financial specialists, whose expertise spans arbitration, enforcement, intellectual property, competition, investments & tax, and corporate & post-M&A matters.

This breadth of perspective, combined with a rigorous and disciplined approach, has earned Deminor a reputation as a trusted and long-term partner in complex, high-value disputes worldwide. Ranked Band 1 by Chambers & Partners, and the first litigation funder outside the United States to achieve B Corp Certification, Deminor combines international reach with a strong commitment to responsibility.