IPBA Annual Meeting and Conference
PROGRAM
Invite Only
Registration / Breaks / Free Time / Transition Time
Plenary / Concurrent Sessions
Social Events
Activities / Tours
*Subject to change
Monday 23 February 2026
Pre-Conference
Travel to Delhi / Tours and Optional Activities
Tuesday 24 February 2026
Pre Conference
Tours and Optional Activities
Registration Desk Open
Nominating Committee Meeting
Invite Only
Officer Meeting / New Officer Orientation
Invite Only
Council Lunch
Invite Only
Committee Chairs & Programme Meeting / Membership Leaders Meeting
Invite Only
Council Meeting
Invite Only
Break
Council Dinner
Invite Only
Wednesday 25 February 2026
Pre-Conference
Pre-Conference Golf
Venue: ITC Country Club
Duration: 7 hours
Cost: USD 300
Inclusions: Pickup & Drop (Hotel Pullman, Aerocity), 18 holes, Green Fee, Cart Fee, Caddie Fee, Capitation, Light breakfast on arrival, On-course snacks, Lunch with light drinks
Registration Desk Open
Women Business Lawyers Reception
IPBA New Member / IPBA Scholar Reception
Welcome Reception
Thursday 26 February 2026
Conference Day 1
Registration Desk Open
Opening Ceremony / Keynote Session
Coffee Break
Plenary Sessions
Lunch
Concurrent Committee Sessions 1
Cross-Border Investment
Engagement and Takeovers: Building Shareholder Trust and Navigating Minority Interests
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Diversity and Inclusion in International Arbitration: Reality or Mere Rhetoric
Banking, Finance, and Securities
Private Credit’s Ascent: Navigating Inbound Acquisition Financing
Anti-Corruption & Rule of Law
Conducting Anti-Corruption Investigations in India and South East Asia: Managing Independent Investigations and Dealing with Relevant Criminal Authorities
Employment & Immigration Law
Handing the workplace from the Boomers to the Zoomers: exploring trends for the future of work and work-life balance expectations vs. 996 working hour systems in Asia, the US, Europe and beyond
ESG
Direction of Travel for ESG: What to Expect Next
International Construction Projects
Risk Allocation in an Unprecedented World: From Force Majeure to Supply Chain Chaos
Coffee Break
Concurrent Committee Sessions 2
Intellectual Property
Navigating IP Issues in the Middle of the Global Trade War
Legal Development & Training
Data Sovereignty and Data Residency: Challenges and Ways Forward in the AI Age
Legal Practice
Sales for Lawyers: Growing Business Through Relationships and Value
Cross-Border Investment
Does Governing Law Really Govern M&A Transactions? – Key Considerations and Issues Arising from Choice of Law in Cross-Border M&A
AI (Ad Hoc)
The Opportunity of AI for the Legal Industry
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Early Dispute Resolution Assistance in Court and Arbitrations
International Trade
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is Reshaping the Landscape of International Trade Compliance
Gala Dinner
Friday 27 February 2026
Conference Day 2
Registration Desk Open
Concurrent Committee Sessions 3
Cross-Border Investment
How the Development of Artificial intelligence (AI) Affects the Practice of M&A
Tax Law
Who are the Winners in Tax Litigation: Tax Authority, Taxpayer, or Tax Lawyer? A Brief Review of the Current Trends Around the Globe
Women Business Lawyers
Beyond the Brief: Real Talk with Women Lawyers Conquering Challenges – The Sequel
Banking, Finance, and Securities
The Investors’ Rights in Relation to their Investments in AT-1 Bonds
Employment & Immigration Law, AI (Ad Hoc)
AI in the Workplace – a Cutting-Edge Spotlight on What’s New and Hot in the World of Big Tech and HR
Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Data Centers under Scrutiny: Sustainability, Privacy and Security
International Construction Projects
Opening or Closing Gates? Market Access in Global Infrastructure Construction: Between Openness and Strategic Protection
Coffee Break
Concurrent Committee Sessions 4
Energy & Natural Resources
Geopolitics and Energy Security: Is Energy Transitioning Back?
Insolvency
A New Era for IP in Insolvency Proceedings: Protection of Licensee in the Insolvency Procedures or New Corporate Securities in IP
Cross-Border Investment
The Next Frontier: Developments in South and Southeast Asia
Corporate Counsel, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
When Business Disputes and Criminal Law Collide
International Construction Projects
Role of Experts in Major Construction Project For Delay and Cost Overruns Claims
Next Generation, Legal Practice
Partner Compensation Models: Balancing Tradition and Innovation
ESG, Environmental Law
Carbon Crossroads: Navigating the Legal Labyrinth of a Net-Zero Future
Lunch
Concurrent Committee Sessions 5
Anti-Corruption & Rule of Law
Cross-Border Business in a Brave New World of International Trade and Regulation: Managing Conflicting Legal Requirements
Banking, Finance, and Securities
Impact of Tariffs on Supply Finance
Cross-Border Investment
Acquisitions & Arms: Up-and-Coming Opportunities in the Defence Sector
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
An Asian Perspective on Enforcement of ISDS Awards – Trends and Developments
Tax Law
Recent Structures and Trends to Pass Anti-Avoidance Tests
Maritime Law
Global Developments in Maritime Law
Legal Development & Training, Legal Practice
Building a Cross-Border Legal Practice: Strategies for Growth and Collaboration
Coffee Break
Concurrent Committee Sessions 6
Cross-Border Investment
Evolvement of FDI National Security Review Regimes in a Segmented World
International Construction Projects, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Cybersecurity, Data Integrity, and Real-Time Dispute Resolution in International Construction Projects
Insurance, Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Liability and Insurance Concerns Surrounding Autonomous Robots and Vehicles
Women Business Lawyers
Comparative Perspectives on Women’s Legal Rights: Cross-Border Insights and Legal Evolutions
Employment & Immigration Law
Navigating Cross-Border Corporate Restructurings: a Guided Tour with Practical Survival Emergency Tips and Special Focus on Going Global – Key Employment and Immigration Considerations
Aviation & Aerospace
Aviation Hubs: Risky Business or Growing Opportunities?
Competition Law
Updates on Hot Topics of Competition Laws
Farewell Dinner
Saturday 28 February 2026
Conference Day 3
Registration Desk Open
Concurrent Committee Sessions 7
Cross-Border Investment
Navigating Cross-Border Private Capital Investments: Legal, Regulatory, and Strategic Considerations in an Increasingly Fragmented Global Landscape
Tax Law
PE Structures for Tax-Efficient Cross-Border Investments into Digital Assets (Data Centers)
International Construction Projects, Corporate Counsel
Agile Contracting in Construction and its Benefits in Reducing Construction Time, Improving Communication and Collaboration, Minimizing waste, Increasing Customer Satisfaction and Promoting Better Risk Management
Aviation & Aerospace, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Navigating Space and Aviation Disputes
APEC
Regulation of Digital Products and Artificial Intelligence – is Enough Being Done?
Banking, Finance, and Securities, Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Digital Finance in Motion: UPI, Inclusion, and the Future of Cross-Border Payments
International Trade
Tariffs & Export Controls: The New World Order in Trade and Supply Chains
Coffee Break
Concurrent Committee Sessions 8
Cross-Border Investment
Bilateral and Regional Trade Agreements: Catalysts for Cross-Border Investment
Employment & Immigration Law, Anti-Corruption & Rule of Law
Cross-Border Employment Investigations – Data Protection and other Legal and Regulatory Pitfalls
International Trade, Tax Law
Being Agile and Creative with International Supply Chains to deal with Constant Changes in the Transfer Pricing & Customs Duty World—is there a Role for AI?
Insurance
Climate Change – Evolving Insurance-Related Claims
Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Corporate Counsel
Terms, Conditions, and Autonomous Decisions: Agentic AI in E-Commerce and Social Media
Legal Practice
Beyond the Bar: Legal Work by Non-Lawyers—Challenge or Opportunity?
Next Generation
Adoption of AI at Law Firms – What it takes to be AI Ready and Resilient
Annual General Meeting and Lunch
Officers Wrap-Up Meeting
Post-Conference Golf
Date: 28th Feb (Evening) leave Hotel around 2pm
Venue: Jaypee Green Club
Duration: 7 hours
Cost: USD 350
Inclusions: Pickup & Drop (Hotel Pullman, Aerocity), 18 holes, Green Fee, Cart Fee, Caddie Fee, Cover Charges, On-course snacks, Dinner with drinks
Sunday 1 March 2026
Post Conference Day
Tours and Optional Activities