WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES/WEBINARS

· Moderated the discussion panel titled ‘Ethics International Arbitration – The IBA Rules on Conflicts of Interest and the Rising Concerns of Disclosure in International Arbitration’ at the 2nd International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Nigeria Arbitration Day held on the 2nd July,2025, at the Lagos Continental hotel 52A, Kofo Abayomi street, Victoria Island

· The Evolving Nature Of Energy Arbitration In Africa: Recent Trends and Issues Arising – Keynote Address delivered at 8th Energy Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in the Middle East and Africa, organized by International Law Summits, held at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Exchange House, London 12th-13th June 2025

· Member of a discussion Panel on “Career Advancement Symposium” at the CIArb Nigeria Young Members Group (YMG) Conference themed ‘Building the basics: Young voices in ADR’ held at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja – Nigeria 6th November, 2024

·  Member of a discussion Panel on “Joinder and Multiparty Arbitration: Comparative Perspective” at the 10th Year Anniversary Conference of Kigali International Arbitration Centre [KIAC] held at Radisson Blu & Convention Centre – Kigali – Rwanda 29th -30th September 2022

· Case Management in the Resolution of Maritime Dispute: ADR, and the use of Technology – Delivered at the 16th International Maritime Seminar For Judges Organised by Nigerian Shippers’ Council Under the Auspices of Federal Ministry of Transportation in Collaboration with National Judicial Institute (NJI), held at the LADI KWALI HALL, SHERATON HOTEL, ABUJA 5th – 7th July 2022

·  Member of the faculty, the International Chamber of Commerce Institute Advance Training on Assessment of Damages by Arbitrators held at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos on 1st June, 2022

·  An External Speaker at the Hogan Lovells Session: African Arbitration Academy Flagship Training Programme, June 2022

·  Conversations on International Arbitration/ADR in Africa: “Niyati Ahuja chats with a seasoned African Arbitrator: Adedoyin Rhodes-Vivour SAN, C.Arb” - Panelist at the Webinar Series organized by the African Arbitration Association and held virtually on 10th September 2020 [Webinar]

· YMG Evening with Series – Panelist at the Young Members Group (YMG) Evening with Series organized by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria Branch and held virtually on 9th September, 2020 [Webinar]

·  Dealing with Investment Treaty Challenges – Panelist at the Inaugural Africa Arbitration Day organized by The British Institute of International and Comparative Law and in Cooperation with the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London and Babcock University and held virtually 3rd – 4th September 2020. [Webinar]

· Language and Conduct of the Bar – Presented at Knowledge Sharing Session, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Lagos Branch’s Monthly Meeting 10th December2018.

·  Member of a discussion Panel on “The Proposed Federal High Court (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Rules – The Maritime Perspective” at the Nigerian Maritime Law Association 2018 Annual General Meeting 1st December 2018

· Promoting Gender Diversity in Arbitration in Africa – Keynote Address delivered at Arbitral Women/Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Kenya Branch “Women in Arbitration Conference” 23rd March 2018.

· African states and government: To Use or Not To Use ADR? - Delivered at ICAMA 2017 Biannual African Roundtable on Arbitration 23rd -24th October 2017

·  Immunity of an Arbitrator – Delivered at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators International Arbitration Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa 19-20 July 2017

·  Barriers to Entry; Dealing with Diversity - Delivered at the 2nd ICC Africa Regional Arbitration

conference May 2017

· Growth and Development of Arbitration In Africa: Challenges & Opportunities – Delivered at NBA Young Lawyers Forum/LCA Young Arbitrators Network Seminar, 21 April 2017

· SOAS University of London/Cairo Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration - SOAS/CRCICA Arbitration in Africa Conference 2017 on The Role of African States & Governments in the Development of Arbitration in Africa (3rd -4th April 2017)

·  Promoting Africa and African Cities as Arbitral Venues – Delivered at ICAMA African Arbitration Round-table, Abuja 26 - 27th May 2014

·  Settlement Through Mediation of Employment Disputes – Delivered at the International Bar Association Conference Boston October 2013.

· The Agreement To Arbitrate – A Primary Tool for the Resolution of Maritime Disputes – Delivered at the Practical Maritime Arbitration Conference organized by the Emirates International Law Centre and held in Dubai April 5th – 7th, 2008.

· Maritime Arbitration in Lagos - Delivered at the International Bar Association Conference “Arbitration in Maritime and Transport Disputes” held in Hamburg Germany on the 26th – 28th day of April 2007.

· Mechanisms for Resolution of Consumer Disputes in the Telecommunication Sector- Delivered at the Nigerian Communication Commission Workshop for Judges on Legal issues in Telecommunications 2007.

· Mediation (A Face Saving Device) – The Nigerian Perspective – Delivered at the International Bar Association Conference Singapore 2007.

·  Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution as Instruments for Economic Reform – Delivered at the Nigerian Bar Association (Section on Business Law) Maiden Conference held in Abuja on 27th -29th March 2006.

·  The Economic Community of West African States and its Court of Justice – Delivered at a Colloquium organized by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law in conjunction with King’s College London, University of London.

·  The Agreement to Arbitrate - Delivered as a faculty member of the Centre for Law and Development Studies Lagos at a seminar held on International Commercial Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques.

·  Arbitration or Litigation - Which way forward? Initially presented in support of application for membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (England).

·  Negotiating and Drafting of International Hotel Chain Management Agreements – Delivered as a faculty member of the Centre for Law and Development Studies Lagos at a seminar held on Foreign Investment Negotiation.

· Commentary on Lagos as a Centre for International Commercial Arbitration – An Arbitration Workshop for Nigeria’s International Trade organised by the Nigerian Shippers Council and Cargo Defence Fund.

· Sovereign Immunity and Arbitral Proceedings – Delivered at a General Meeting of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, England, Nigerian Branch and published in the Journal of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigerian Branch Vol.1 No 4, August 2003

·           co-panelist at the Nova Summer School on International Arbitration on "Shaping the Future of International Arbitration: Innovations, Challenges and Opportunities", Lisbon, July 2025 

·           co-panelist at the AWARDs Arbitration Society roundtable on "What is the legal order underlying arbitration", Paris, June 2025 

·           co-panelist at Open de Arbitraje 2025, on "Trends in ESG and Energy Arbitration", Madrid May 2025

·           co-panelist at the GAR Live Women on « Trends in energy disputes », Paris, December 2024

·           co-panelist at the Johannesburg Arbitration Week, on "the use of experts in International arbitration", Johannesburg, April 2024

·           co-panelist at the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR on March on "ESG Disputes", March 2024

·           moderating a panel on "Challenges and innovation in arbitration in Africa", at the Closing Conference of the International arbitration advocacy competition organised by the AAPDI (Académie Africaine de la Pratique du Droit International"), Paris, 13 July 2023

·           speaker at the "Dispute Resolution" webinar organised by the International Law association to celebrate its 150 anniversary, 31 May 2023

·           speaker on "current issues on international Disputes in Tunisia, Algeria and Libya" at the Fourth session of the 6th Annual Conference on Energy Arbitration and Dispute Resolution in MEA, hosted by the International Law Summit in London, June 2023

·           speaker on "Best practices for the Use of Joint Expert Reports in Construction Arbitration " at the FTI event for the PAW 2023, 28 March 2023

·           speaker on "Sanctions and international arbitration " at the HSF event for the PAW 2023, 29 March 2023

·           speaker on "Commercial Arbitration in OHADA and natural resources" at the 66th UIA (Union Internationale des Avocats) Congress in Dakar, Senegal, 29 October 2022

·           speaker at the "Protecting investments in a volatile security and political context: recent developments in the Sahel and West Africa" webinar with Control Risks, 15 March 2022

·           speaker at the Swiss Arbitration Association webinar on "Crossed glances on the independence and impartiality of the arbitrator", 1st July 2021

·           speaker at the Paris Arbitration Week on "Hot topics on damages in International Arbitration" webinar organized by FTI, 8 July 2020

·           speaker at the Paris Arbitration Week on "Thoughts on international arbitration", 7 July 2020

YRAP-VIAC-YAAP Annual Conference – 3rd edition, part of the panel on Emerging trends in private and public contracting in the CEE region, November 2024

Webinar CIAM-CIAR: Ciclo de Peritos - Diversidad y buenas practices, October 2024