You are cordially invited to the1stAnnual LPU-PIArb CARD International Conferenceof the Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) and Philippine Institute of Arbitrators (PIArb) on9 February 2018(Friday)at Muralla Ballroom, The BayleafIntramuros, Manila.

The conference theme for this year is “The Future of Private Dispute Resolution in the Philippines and Asia” and will feature10 local and 6 international speakers and panelists. The morning of the conference will also mark the launching of both the jointLPU-PIArbCenter for the Amicable Resolution of Disputes(CARD) as well as thefirst master’s degree in professional dispute resolution in the country. Highlights of the event include opportunities to:

Obtain anorientationon the LPU & PIArb’s first-of-its-kindnew graduate degree program in professional dispute resolution;

Be introduced to the programs and services of thenew Arbitration Centerof theIntegrated Bar of the Philippinesto be launched this year;

Be briefed on professional opportunities arising from the relaunching of the Kuala Lumpur Arbitration Centre as theAsian International Arbitration Centrethis year;

Receive thelatest updateson developments ininternational commercial arbitrationandcommercial mediation.

The said conference will be especially beneficial to the following:

  • Lawyers who want to specialize in dispute resolution;
  • Non-lawyer dispute resolution practitioners, particularly accredited mediators;
  • Professionals in non-legal technical fields, such as engineers, architects, and human resource managers responsible for workplace disputes, who are exploring private dispute resolution as a prospective secondary profession;
  • Government regulators seeking specialized training in resolving conflicts between or within the public and/or regulated sectors; and
  • Law students or graduates of law programs who, for various reasons, are unable to complete professional requirements for admission to the legal Bar and are seeking alternative ways to make use of their legal education.

Early registration rate is Php500and applies to reservations and payments madeon or before 5 February 2018. Theonsite fee is Php750and requires prior reservation which also applies to reservation made after the deadline with limited slots available.The fee is inclusive of all materials, meals and certificates.

Registration is on a FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED basis. The fee is inclusive of materials, meals and certificates. Slots are limited, so please call immediately at 404-3115, 527-1758 or 527-8251 loc. 155 and ask for Ms. Danica, or r confirmation.