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Lusaka Arbitration Week

24–26 February 2027 · Lusaka, Zambia

Programme

Three days of plenaries, breakaway sessions and evenings together in Lusaka.

Programme 2026

DRBF @30 · Wednesday 25 February 2026

  1. 08.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Registration

  2. 9.00 – 10.00

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Development of Dispute boards, and the advent of statutory adjudication in Zambia

    Eng. Misheck Daka

  3. 10.00 – 11.00

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Use of Dispute Boards from the Financial Perspective

    Representative from Africa Development Bank (AfDB)

  4. 11.00 – 12.00

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Use of Dispute Boards from the Client’s Perspective

    Eng. Chabala Chabala, FCIArb

  5. 12.00 – 13.00

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Enforcement of Dispute Board decisions from a Legal Perspective

    Mr. James Banda, FCIArb

  6. 13.00 – 14.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Lunch

Day 1 · Wednesday 25 February 2026

  1. 08.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Registration (Throughout the Day until 15.30)

  2. 9.00 – 10.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    YMG Moot

    Moot Arbitration

    (Deakin Law School Arbitration Moot and Vis Moot)


  3. 10.30 – 13.00

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Panel Discussion:

    The New Architect: Redefining the Junior Practitioner’s Value in an AI-Driven ADR Landscape 

    Speakers:

    Mr. Charles Maunga, MCIArb, Maunga Maanda & Associates

    Mr. Charles Mhone, MCIArb, Malawi International Arbitration Centre

    Ms. Kadidja Sidibé, MCIArb, Lusaka International Arbitration Centre

    Moderator:

    Ms. Kate Nalondwa, MCIArb, AMW Legal

  4. 13.00 – 14.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Lunch

  5. 15.00 – 18.00

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Mr. Kudakwashe Chitanga, First Quantum Minerals

    Opening Ceremony

    Delegates to be seated by 15.00 hours.

    Welcome Remarks

    Ms Nakasamba Banda-Chanda, Chairperson, CIArb Zambia Branch

    Presentation: Zambia’s Economic Outlook 

    Speaker: Mr Mutisunge Zulu

    Dr. Chikwendu Madumere, FCIArb, C. Arb, CIArb Africa Trustee

    Hon. Princess Kasune, Minister of Justice, Guest of Honour

    Official Handover of ADR Bill by Zambia Law 

    Development Commission

    Keynote Address

    Dr. Cesar Pereira, FCIArb, C. Arb, President of Ciarb Global, President of the LIAC Court of Arbitration

  6. 17.00

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Group Photo

  7. 17.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Welcome Cocktail

    Bowmans MMLP

Day 2 · Thursday 26 February 2026

  1. 7.00 - 8.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Women In ADR Networking Breakfast

  2. 8.00 – 8.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Arrival and Registration of Delegates

  3. 8.30 - 9.45

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Panel Discussion: (Headline Panel)

    Navigating Regulatory Overhaul, Resource Nationalism, and the Role of ADR in Zambia’s 3-Million Tonne Copper Ambition.

    Ms. Misozi Mwanza, Ministry of Mines

    Ms. Bwalya Chilufya, Bowmans B & M Legal

    Mr. Kudakwashe Chitanga, First Quantum Minerals 

    Moderator:

     Dr. Cesar Pereira, C.Arb FCIArb, President of Ciarb Global, President of the LIAC Court of Arbitration

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  4. 09.50 – 11.00

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Panel Discussion:

    Powering the Future: Energy Boom and the Modern ADR Practitioner

    Speakers: 

    Mr. Fitzpatrick Kapepe, Zesco Limited 

    Ms. Ana Hajduka, Africa GreenCo. 

    Mr. Emmanuel Kalenga, Enterprise Power 

    Moderator:

    Mr. James Banda, FCIArb, AMW Legal Practitioners

  5. 11.00 – 11.10

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Tea Break

  6. 11.10 – 12.20

    Panel Discussion:

    From Risk to Resilience: Leveraging Dispute Avoidance and ADR to Deliver Africa’s Energy Infrastructure on Time, On Budget, and Sustainably

    Speakers:

    Mr. George Vlavianos, FCIArb, DLA Piper

    Mr. Eustace Ngoma, Chibesakunda & Co

    Mr. Mapanza Nkwilimba, DLA Piper

    Moderator:

    Mr. John Ngisi, Chibesakunda & Co.

    DLA

  7. 12.20 – 13.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Panel Discussion:

    Navigating the Shift: Integrating ADR into Modern Tax Administration Frameworks

    Speakers:

    Mr. Nyasha Machiri, HLB Zambia

    Mr. Fanwell Chibwe, MCIArb, Zambia Revenue Authority

    Mr. Gilbert Mwamba, FCIArb, Gill & Seph

    Moderator:

    Mr. Mulenga Chiteba, Mulenga Mundashi LP

  8. 13.30 – 14.00

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Lunch

  9. 14.00 – 15.00

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Stream A

    Panel Discussion:

    The Digital Fortress: Reconciling Data Sovereignty, Cyber-Resilience, and Corporate Liability under Zambia’s New Digital Regime

    Speakers:

    Mr. Likando Lyuwa, Data Protection Commissioner 

    Dr. Schimdt Shilukobo Chintu, Cyber Security Agency Zambia

    Ms. Nalucha Imasiku, ZICTA

    Moderator:

     Ms. Madalisto DaKa, Airtel

    Stream B

    Panel Discussion:

    The Infrastructure Triad: Adjudicators, Experts, and Representatives in the Eye of the Storm

    Speakers:

    Eng. Misheck Daka, FCIArb. Zulu Burrow Consulting

    Mr. David Kaggwa, FCIArb. Kaggwa & Kaggwa Adv.

    Mr. Aluoch Odhiambo, FCIArb, Fountainhead Consultancy

    Mr. Kevin Magill, Q. Adj, Q. Arb, PQS, Aspen Capital 

    Moderator:

    Ms. Chilufya Bweupe, MCIArb, Zambia Revenue Authority

     Mr. Muleba Chitupila, FCIArb, Gill & Seph Advocates


  10. 15.00 – 15.15

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Tea Break

  11. 15.15 – 16.15

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Stream A

    Panel Discussion:

    When Power Meets Process: Using Mediation in High-Stake, High-Conflict Disputes

    Speakers:

    Ms. Sola Adegbonmire, FCIArb, Sola Ajijola and Co.

    Prof Kenneth Wyne, C.Arb

    Wyne & Wyne

    Mr. Geoffrey Simukoko, FCIArb, GW Simukoko & Co

    Ms. Charity Chileshe, FCIArb, Mediator and Arbitrator

    Moderator:

     Ms. Lois Chisompola, ACIArb, FJAMS, Institute of Mediation Excellence

    Stream B

    Panel Discussion:

    The Use of AI Tools in Arbitral Proceedings

    Speakers: 

    Mr. Robert Kirunda, MCIArb, Kirunda & Co.

    Mr. Priyesh Daya, Webber Wentzel

    Ms. Francoise Ingabire, MCIArb, Kigali International Arbitration Centre

    Moderator:

    Mr. John Kawana, MCIArb, Bowmans B & M Legal 


  12. 16.15 – 17.15

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Stream A 

    Debate: Powered by Women in ADR 

    Should natural resource disputes involving African countries be seated in Africa?

    Speakers: 

    Eunice Lumallas 

    Sylvia Mueni Kasanga

    Vivien Zimba 

    Ngosa Simachela

    Moderator: Florence Shako


    Stream B

    Panel Discussion:

    Capital, Crossings, and Catalyst: Executing Bankable ADR Strategies in Regional Infrastructure Finance

    Speakers: 

    Mr. Paulman Chungu, FCIArb, Ranchod Chungu Advocates

    Mr. Mwila Pascal Mwenya, MCIArb

    Stanbic Bank Z Limited

    Moderator: 

    Ms. Joy-Rachel Mutemi, MCIArb, TM Legal Practitioners


Day 3 · Friday 27 February 2026

  1. 08.00 – 08.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Registration

  2. 08.30 – 9.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Panel Discussion:

    The Transnational Carbon Frontier: Harmonizing ADR Frameworks for High-Integrity Carbon Markets Across the SADC and COMESA Regions

    Speakers :

    Mr. Charles Gavamukulya, FCIArb, CG Engineering Consults

    Ms. Diana Sichone, Securities and Exchange Commission 

    Ms. Liseli Muyenga, ACIArb, Muyenga & Associates

    Moderator:

    Mwape Kopulande/Lannette Kambole-Chiti, LAZ Climate Change Task Force Convenor
  3. 09.40 – 10.40

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Panel Discussion:

    The Integrity Crisis: Navigating the Intersection of Corruption, Public Policy, and Arbitral Legitimacy in Sub-Saharan Africa

    Speakers:

    Mr. Godwin Omoaka SAN, FCIArb, Templars-Law, Nigeria

    Mr. Ben Sanderson, FCIArb, Sanderson & Sanderson

    Ms. Jacqueline Waihenya; FCIArb, CIARB Kenya Branch

    Moderator:

     Mr. Kaumbu Mwondela , FCIArb Kaumbu Mwondela LP

    Panel Discussion:

    Shifting the Gears of Capital Markets: Making the Case for Enhanced ADR Infrastructure

    Speakers:

    Member of the CMT

    Member of ZACCI

    Moderator:
    Ms. Kondwani Sibande, Capital markets Tribunal
  4. 10.40 – 11.20

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Tea Break with Networking

  5. 11.30 – 12.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Fireside Chat with the AFSA Court President, Prof. Lise Boseman and LIAC Court President, Dr Cesar Pereira, C.Arb FCIArb

    Moderator:

    Eng. Suzanne Rattray, C.Arb FCIArb

  6. 12.30 – 13.30

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Panel Discussion:

    A Review of the ADR Policy Framework and the ADR Bill

    Powered by Chandler Institute of Justice

    Speakers:

    Hon. Mr Justice Mumba Malila, FCIArb, Chief Justice of Zambia

    Ms. Mwenya Bwalya, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice

    Ms. Leyou Tameru, TWA & Partners

    Ms. Waicha Ndhlovu, Chandler Institute of Justice

    Moderator:

     Ms. Chisha Mwambazi, MCIArb, JP Legal

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  7. 13.30 – 14.00

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Signing Ceremony and Closing

  8. 18.00 – 23.00

    Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka

    Lusaka Arbitration Week Gala Dinner

     

    ADR LAW2026 Quiz

    The Final Award: Quiz on Everything but the Merits

    (Costs follow the Event)

    Quiz Master: Paulman Chungu, FCIArb

    Quiz Mistress: Ms. Kadidja Sidibé, MCIArb


    YMG Moot Results Announcement

    ADR Awards