FIDIC’s annual contract users’ event in London in December will hear from leading global experts and practitioners.
This year’s Official FIDIC International Contract Users’ Conference & Awards event is attracting bookings from legal and contractual experts from around the world, as global industry professionals prepare to gather in London to discuss key legal and contractual issues.
This key event for FIDIC contract users takes place on 2-4 December 2024 at the Park Plaza London Riverbank Hotel and given that previous events were oversubscribed, attendees are being encouraged to book their tickets without delay.
Delegates at the event will benefit from valuable insights for professionals working with FIDIC contracts, with a range of topical discussions, break-out sessions and briefings planned over the three days of the event.
Highlights of the conference include conference workshops on claims management and dispute avoidance, keynote sessions on key topics, including the FIDIC Carbon Management Guide, the evolving role of the engineer and global contract developments, a dispute avoidance and adjudication forum on 2 December and the prestigious annual FIDIC Contract Users’ Awards Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony on the evening of Tuesday 3 December 2024, celebrating excellence in contract use and application.
A particular highlight is sure to be the discussions examining the crucial role of the engineer under FIDIC contracts. Drawing on real-world experiences, speakers will examine the responsibilities and practicalities of the engineer’s role while also addressing how these duties are rapidly evolving in an industry undergoing significant change.
The conference will also take a look at the global use of FIDIC contracts, with special emphasis on the experiences of users worldwide.
Speakers from financial institutions, multilateral development banks (MDBs) and major contractors using FIDIC contracts will share their perspectives on working with FIDIC forms for their projects worldwide. And there will also be a showcase of noteworthy projects from around the world, offering insights into diverse approaches and innovations in infrastructure development.
The event will also include discussions on FIDIC’s approach toward relational contracts, presenting its Collaborative Contract framework along with key concepts and contractual provisions and also a look at the application of AI in procurement, contracting, contract management and dispute resolution. Adjudication will also be put under the spotlight, with an essential update on the latest industry developments on construction adjudication and the application of dispute avoidance/adjudication boards.
Daduna Kokhreidze,FIDIC’s general counsel, said: “This important annual event traditionally attracts some of the world’s leading construction practitioners and will provide participants with an update of the latest industry insights, trends and developments in the fast-moving world of contracts and disputes. Our conference will also offer excellent networking opportunities for all industry professionals involved in using international construction contracts and in resolving disputes.”
Whether you are an experienced FIDIC contract user or looking to widen your understanding, this conference offers the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and stay ahead of key developments.
Click here for full details of the conference programme and to book your place.