ICE Prague – International Commercial Arbitration
ELSA Prague is delighted to invite you to the first International Conference of ELSA in Prague, taking place from 5th to 7th December 2024, focused on the topic of International Commercial Arbitration.
The topic of the Academic Programme of ICE Prague 2024 will focus on International Commercial Arbitration, a crucial area in today’s interconnected world, where arbitration has become essential for resolving cross-border commercial disputes. Participants will gain valuable insights into current trends, practices, and challenges in the field.
Moreover, our Academic Programme will be hosted within the historic halls of the oldest university in Central Europe. The Social Programme includes networking event hosted at a prestigious law firm and a lively pub quiz evening, offering the ideal setting for fostering meaningful connections in an informal and enjoyable atmosphere.
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ELSA Member from a non-favoured country – €40
ELSA Alumni – €50
Non-member – €50
Participants will gain both theoretical insights and practical skills from the conference, including techniques in argumentation, key arbitration procedures and many more. They’ll have the opportunity to put these skills to use in the final Moot court.
Draft of Academic Programme (subject to change):
Thursday (Day 1):
17:30-18:00 Registration
18:00-19:30 Opening lecture
Friday (Day 2):
09:00-10:30 – Panel I
10:30-11:00 – Coffee break
11:00-12:30 – Panel II
12:30-14:30 – Lunch break
14:30-16:00 – Panel III
16:00-16:30 – Coffee break
17:00-18:30 – Lecture in a law firm
Saturday (Day 3):
09:00-11:00 – Moot court - preparation time
11:00-12:00 – Moot court
12:00-14:00 – Lunch break
14:00-15:30 – Summary and ending
Hostel Plus Prague
• location: Holešovice, cca 20 min to the academic venue
• bed in a shared room (2 nights - around 30 €) - possible women only room
Gallery Hotel SIS
• location: Nusle, cca 30 min to the academic venue
• room for 1 person (2 nights - around 90 €), shared bathroom
Hotel Aréna
• location: Libeň, cca 20 min to the academic venue
• room for 2 people (2 nights - around 68 € per person), private bathroom
University Hotel
• location: Žižkov, cca 30 min to the academic venue
• room for 1 person (2 nights - around 125 €), private bathroom
Hotel Cerny Slon
• location: Staré Město, 700 m to the academic venue
• room for one person (2 nights - around 207 €), private bathroom
Once your application has been confirmed and the application period has ended, we will create a WhatsApp group for all accepted participants. In this group, we’ll be happy to assist you with any questions you may have, and you’ll also have the opportunity to coordinate with others who might be interested in sharing accommodation.