Registration
Development of Dispute boards, and the advent of statutory adjudication in Zambia
Eng. Misheck Daka
Use of Dispute Boards from the Financial Perspective
Representative from Africa Development Bank (AfDB)
Use of Dispute Boards from the Client’s Perspective
Eng. Chabala Chabala, FCIArb
Enforcement of Dispute Board decisions from a Legal Perspective
Mr. James Banda, FCIArb
Lunch
Registration (Throughout the Day until 15.30)
YMG Moot
Moot Arbitration
(Deakin Law School Arbitration Moot and Vis Moot)
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
Lunch
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
Group Photo
Welcome Cocktail
Women In ADR Networking Breakfast
Arrival and Registration of Delegates
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
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
Tea Break
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.
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
Lunch
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, AirtelStream 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
Tea Break
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 ExcellenceStream 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
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
Registration
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 ConvenorPanel 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 LPPanel 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
Tea Break with Networking
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
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
Signing Ceremony and Closing
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