ADR-Conference
Welcome to the Official Webpage of the International Virtual Conference on The Future of Dispute Resolution in Infrastructure Sector (ICDRIS-2021). The Conference will be held during 12-13 February, 2021 at Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The aim of the conference is to provide the platform for Students, Researchers, Academicians, Arbitrators and every stake holder to share the knowledge and ideas towards the future of dispute resolution in infrastructure sector.
About the Conference
Adani Institute of Infrastructure under the aegis of PGDM (Law) Programme, is organizing an International Virtual Conference on “The Future of Dispute Resolution in Infrastructure Sector”. Infrastructure sectors are often surrounded by conflicts and disputes. The conflicts and disputes are mainly due to uncertain environment and the complex nature of projects in infrastructure sector. Such disputes result in delays in project implementation, increase in cost, loss of revenue due investments getting stuck in dispute resolution process. In present days, infrastructure sector contributes highest number of cases for arbitration. The reason for becoming arbitration as a favoured dispute resolution mechanism in this sector is complexities of the disputes in the sector. Such complexities emerge due to the involvement of multiple parties, high stakes in the infrastructure projects, calculation and determination of amount of compensation, analysis, assess and review of huge amount of data and the requirement of involvement of technical experts for the resolution of disputes. It is paramount to identify the causes that lead to disputes between parties in infrastructure projects to minimize number of disputes in this sector for speedy development of infrastructure. At the same time, arbitration laws have undergone number of changes over the past years. However, far more needs to be done for the effective resolution of disputes in infrastructure sectors. At this juncture, it is important to open platform for dialogue, discourse and research in the area of disputes resolution in infrastructure sector.
The conference aims to provide high-level content relevant to students of commerce, management, law, economics, engineering and other allied courses. The conference also provide a platform to young professionals, such as academicians, lawyers, policy advisors, arbitrators, engineers and other industry professionals to exhibit their research ideas and engage in a discourse on future role of dispute resolution mechanisms in infrastructure sector.
About Adani Group
Adani Group is one of India’s largest integrated infrastructure conglomerates with interests in Resources (coal mining and trading), Logistics (ports, logistics, shipping and rail), Energy (renewable and thermal power generation, transmission and distribution), and Agro (commodities, edible oil, food products, cold storage and grain silos), Real Estate, Public Transport Infrastructure, Consumer Finance and Defence. Adani owes its success and leadership position to its core philosophy of ‘Nation Building’ and ‘Growth with Goodness’ – a guiding principle for sustainable growth.
About Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management
Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management (AIIM), established in 2009, has been at the forefront of infrastructure management education in a specialized & scientific manner, with its synthesis of research, education, and consulting. AIIM’s success is built on an interdisciplinary approach by bringing a systems perspective to grand challenges in areas such as infrastructure, energy, health care, education, and the allied sectors. AIIM campus provides learning ambience for intellectual excitement, fruitful interaction and professional growth. AIIM is uniquely placed to exploit and leverage synergies with the one of India’s fastest growing Infrastructure conglomerate – the Adani Group. The participants of both short as well as long duration Programmes will not only interact with a group of highly distinguished and internationally acclaimed faculty, but will interface with the top head-honchos of the sectors. AIIM offers various programmes, such as PGDM (Infrastructure Management), PGDM (Law), 1-Year Executive Programme and Continuous Education Programmes.
About PGDM (Law) Programme at AIIM
PGDM (Law) programme is an AICTE-approved two-year full-time specialized and unique programme for fresh graduates / practitioners who are passionate about pursuing a career in ‘Legal & regulatory’ expertise in infrastructure management. PGDM (Law) Programme is India’s first-ever PGDM program exclusively focusing on ‘legal & regulatory’ expertise in infrastructure management.
The PGDM (Law) programme is offered as interdisciplinary blend of business functions, infrastructure models and legal and regulatory aspects. PGDM (Law) Programme, besides providing managerial skills in core subjects, equip the students with legal expertise required for management of different businesses.
PGDM (Law) Programme prepare students to be future CEOs and COOs of various business organisation with sound knowledge of laws relating to establishing and running the corporate businesses. They will be managers with legal skills who will protect themselves, their organisation and their customers from unnecessary litigations. They will have an edge over the other students who have been trained only in Management subjects. PGDM (Law) programme is tailor made for future ready managers who are prepared to navigate the cutthroat business world and also the tough and turbulent legal compliance framework. As corporate good governance takes center stage in today’s economy, the value of a Manager who knows how to strike a balance between economic interests and legal compliances is higher than ever before.
Tentative Program Schedule
| Day 1 | 12th February 2021 | 10.30 a.m to 4.00 p.m |
|---|---|---|
| Session | Event | Time |
| Inaugural | Inaugural address by Chief guest Key note address | 10-30-11.00 a.m |
| Technical session – I FDI in Infrastructure sector and resolution of Investment disputes |
Guest Speaker Address Questions from audience | 11.00-11.30 a.m |
| Introduction of session chair and address by session chair | 11-30-11.45a.m | |
| Paper presentation by the participants Audience questions to the paper presenters | 11.45- 1.15 p.m | |
| Announcement of Honourable mention paper and Best paper award | ||
| Technical session – II Public Private partnership and dispute resolution |
Guest Speaker Address Questions from audience | 1.45 – 2.15 p.m |
| Introduction of session chair and address by session chair | 2.15 – 2.30 p.m | |
| Paper presentation by the participants Audience questions to the paper presenters | 2.30 – 4.00 p.m | |
| Announcement of Honourable mention paper and Best paper award | ||
| Day 2 | 13th February 2021 | 10.30 a.m to 4.45 p.m |
| Session | Event | Time |
| Technical session – III Construction Industry disputes resolution |
Guest Speaker Address Questions from audience | 10.30-11.00 a.m |
| Introduction of session chair and address by session chair | 11-00-11.15a.m | |
| Paper presentation by the participants Audience questions to the paper presenters | 11.15- 12.45 p.m | |
| Announcement of Honourable mention paper and Best paper award | ||
| Technical session – IV Sea ports, Airports privatization and dispute resolution |
Guest Speaker Address Questions from audience | 1.15 – 1.45 p.m |
| Introduction of session chair and address by session chair | 1.45 – 2.00 p.m | |
| Paper presentation by the participants Audience questions to the paper presenters | 2.00 – 3.30 p.m | |
| Announcement of Honourable mention paper and Best paper award | ||
| Technical session – V Developing Negotiating Skills In House for Dispute Solutions |
Guest Speaker Address Questions from audience | 3.30 – 4.00 p.m |
| Introduction of session chair and address by session chair | 4.00 – 4.15 p.m | |
| Paper presentation by the participants Audience questions to the paper presenters | 4.15 – 5.45 p.m | |
| Announcement of Honourable mention paper and Best paper award | ||
| Vote of Thanks |
| 1 | Last date of submission of abstract | 15th January 2021 |
| 2 | Date of confirmation of abstract | 17th January 2021 |
| 3 | Date of full Paper submission & Registration | 5th February 2021 |
| 4 | Date of International Virtual Conference | 12th,13th February 2021 |
The conference is open to academicians, students, Researchers, practitioners and anyone interested in the subject.
Theme of the Conference : The Future of Dispute Resolution in Infrastructure Sector
Sub – Themes
- FDI in Infrastructure Sector and Resolution of Investment Disputes
- Public Private Partnership and Dispute Resolution
- Construction Industry Dispute Resolution
- Sea Ports, Airports Privatization and Dispute Resolution
- Developing Negotiating Skills In House for Dispute Solutions
The Sub-Themes are only broadly indicative and research papers related to any of these sub themes may be submitted, specifying the sub-theme under which the paper is submitted.
ICDRIS-2021 Video
