EVENTS DURING THE MOOT
29 March 2025
Event Title: Moot Alumni Association's Welcome Party
Host: Moot Alumni Association ("MAA")
Location: BKK Thai Street Food, PMQ - Staunton, SG 09 -SG 14 G/F, Block A, 35 Aberdeen St., SoHo, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 22:00 - 2:00 (next day)
Further information: Click Here
Registration: Click Here
Entry: 50 HKD (inclusive of two complimentary drinks)
You must have a valid ID/passport with you to enter.
Open to ALL Vis East participants!
30 March 2025
Event Title: XIX Annual Generations in Arbitration ("GIA") Conference
Host: Moot Alumni Association ("MAA")
Location: Withersworldwide, 30/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 8:30 - 16:00
Registration: Click Here
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Entry: Premium MAA Members/Students: HKD 100
Standard MAA Members/ Non-MAA Members: HKD 200
Open to ALL!
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Event Title: Registration
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: 2nd Floor, West Wing, Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street (on the corner of Ice House Street and Queens Road Central), Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Location Map: Click Here
Time: 12:30 – 16:00
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Event Title: Do's and Don'ts of Oral Arguments
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: Withersworldwide, 30/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 16:00 - 16:45
Further information: Click Here
Open to ALL Vis East participants!
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Event Title: Arbitrator Training
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: Crystal Court, 19/F Hopewell Hotel, 15 Kennedy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong S.A.R.
(Wan Chai MTR Station, Exit D)
Time: 18:00 - 18:30 (TBC)
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Event Title: Official Opening, Welcome Reception
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: Crystal Court, 19/F Hopewell Hotel, 15 Kennedy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong S.A.R.
(Wan Chai MTR Station, Exit D)
Location Guide: Click Here
Time: 18:30 – 23:00
Dress Code: Smart
OPEN TO – ALL
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Event Title: MAA Moot Bar
Host: Moot Alumni Association ("MAA")
Location: China Bar, 38-44 D'Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 21:00 onwards
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Open to ALL Vis East participants!
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31 March 2025
Event Title: General Rounds of Arguments
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: 2nd Floor, West Wing, Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Location Map: Click Here
Times: 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 & 16:30
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Event Title: Achieving Sustainability: Deals, Disputes and the Direction Forward
Host: Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
Location: HKIAC 38/F Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
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Registration: Click Here
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Event Title: Deacons/Noerr Cocktail Reception
Host: Deacons/Noerr
Location: Deacons, 6/F, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
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Open To: Arbitrators & Coaches only
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Event Title: Integrating ESG Principles in Dispute Resolution: Harnessing Online Dispute Resolution for Effective Implementation
Host: eBRAM International Online Dispute Resolution Centre ("eBRAM") and Asian Academy of International Law ("AAIL")
Location: The Former French Mission Building, 1 Battery Path, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 18:30 - 20:00
Further information: TBC
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Event Title: From Hong Kong to Helsinki: Navigating Cultural Differences in International Arbitration
Host: The Finland Arbitration Institute
Location: Withersworldwide, 30/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 18:30 - 22:00
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Registration: Click Here
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Event Title: CIArb EAB Annual Dinner 2025
Host: CIArb East Asia Branch
Location: Hong Kong Club, 1 Jackson Rd, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R
Time: 18:30 - 22:00
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Event Title: MAA Moot Bar
Host: Moot Alumni Association ("MAA")
Location: China Bar, 38-44 D'Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 21:00 onwards
Further information: Click Here
Open to ALL Vis East participants!
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1 April 2025
Event Title: General Rounds of Arguments
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: 2nd Floor, West Wing, Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Location Map: Click Here
Times: 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 & 16:30
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Event Title: Around the World in 80 Minutes: Cultural and Jurisdictional Insights in Arbitration Across Four Continents
Host: Allbright Law (Hong Kong Office) LLP
Location: Stevenson, Wong & Co. 39/F, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark
15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Registration: Click Here
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Open to ALL Vis East participants!
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Event Title: International Arbitration and Trade in Asia: Exploring the Finnish Arbitration Framework
Host: The Finland Arbitration Institute and Consulate General of Finland in Hong Kong
Location: Residence of the Consulate General, Finnish Residence, Queen’s Garden,
Flat 2704, Tower B, 9 Old Peak Road, Mid-levels, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 18:30
Registration: Click Here
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Event Title: AAIL Annual Lecture on CISG and International Trade Law – China's Declaration under Article 95 of the CISG and Tips on Handling Conflicting Decisions on the CISG by Professor Susan-Gale Wintermuth
Host: Asian Academy of International Law ("AAIL")
Location: Former French Mission Building, 1 Battery Path, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Registration: In Person or Webinar
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Open to ALL Vis East participants! (CPD Points available)
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Event Title: MAA Moot Bar
Host: Moot Alumni Association ("MAA")
Location: China Bar, 38-44 D'Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 21:00 onwards
Further information: Click Here
Open to ALL Vis East participants!
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2 April 2025
Event Title: General Rounds of Arguments
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: 2nd Floor, West Wing, Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street (on the corner of Ice House Street and Queens Road Central), Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
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Times: 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 & 16:30
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Event Title: Alumni Networking Evening
Host: Moot Alumni Association (MAA)
Location: The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), 38/F Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Sponsored by: A&O Shearman
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Registration: Click Here
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OPEN TO: Current and former coaches, arbitrators, and former mooties who are not competing this year
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Event Title: Antique Open Deck Tram Tour
Host: Moot Alumni Association ("MAA")
Location: Meet at Whitty Street Tram Depot, Connaught Road West, Western District, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 18:30
Further information & registration: Click Here
Entry: 140 HKD (limited tickets)
Open to ALL Vis East participants!
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Event Title: Happy Valley Horseraces
Host: Happy Valley Jockey Club
Location: Happy Valley Racecourse, Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: First race starts at 19:00, last race starts at 22:00
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Event Title: Baker McKenzie Vis East Moot Networking Reception
Host: Baker McKenzie
Location: China Club Hong Kong, 13/F, The Old Bank of China Building, Bank Street, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 19:00 - 21:00
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Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email.
Dress code: Strictly business attire (no T-shirts, polo shirts, shorts, trainers, sandals or slippers)
Open To: Arbitrators & Coaches only
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Event Title: AAIL Annual Lecture on CISG and International Trade Law – The EU's Supply Chain Directive and its relevance for exporters from Hong Kong and mainland China: An Update by Professor Dr. Ulrich G. Schroeter
Host: Asian Academy of International Law ("AAIL")
Location: Former French Mission Building, 1 Battery Path, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 19:00 – 21:00
Registration: In Person or Webinar
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Open to ALL Vis East participants! (CPD Points available)
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Event Title: MAA Moot Bar
Host: Moot Alumni Association ("MAA")
Location: China Bar, 38-44 D'Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 21:00 onwards
Further information: Click Here
Open to ALL Vis East participants!
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3 April 2025
Event Title: General Rounds of Arguments
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: 2nd Floor, West Wing, Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
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Times: 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 & 16:30
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Event Title: Assembly
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: Island School, Sports Hall, No. 20 Borrett Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong S.A.R.
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Time: 19:00 - 21:00
OPEN TO – ALL
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Event Title: Disputes Involving States and State-Owned Entities: ADR or Bust?
Hosts: Justen, Pereira, Oliveira & Talamini, ICC, Ibrachina, and Withersworldwide
Location: Withers, 30/F United Centre, 95 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 18:30 - 22:00
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Registration: Click Here
Open To: Arbitrators & Coaches only
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Event Title: MAA Moot Bar
Host: Moot Alumni Association ("MAA")
Location: China Bar, 38-44 D'Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 21:00 onwards
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Open to ALL Vis East participants!
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4 April 2025
Event Title: Round of Thirty-two
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: 2nd Floor, West Wing, Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
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Times: 09:00 & 11:00
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Event Title: Eighth-Finals
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: 2nd Floor, West Wing, Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street (on the corner of Ice House Street and Queens Road Central), Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
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Time: 15:00
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Event Title: Renewable Energy Disputes: Trends and Challenges Towards a Sustainable Future
Host: FAI and Moot Alumni Association (MAA)
Location: 13/F Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
(Offices of King & Wood Mallesons)
Time: 12:00 – 14:00
Registration: Click Here
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Event Title: Walk into the ICC: Job and Internship Opportunities
Host: ICC International Court of Arbitration
Location: 1st Floor, West Wing, Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 13:30 - 14:30
Further information: Registration to be opened shortly
Open to ALL Vis East participants!
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Event Title: ArbitralWomen Harbour Sunset Cruise
Host: JSM
Location: Meet at Central Pier 9 (next to Star Ferry), Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 17:30 - 19:30
Further information: TBD
Open to female Arbitrators and Coaches (spaces are limited)
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Event Title: Celebrate & Connect: An evening with HK45 and ACICA45
Host: White & Case Hong Kong
Affiliate organisations: HK45 and ACICA45
Location: White & Case, 16th Floor, York House, The Landmark
15 Queen’s Road, Central, Hong Kong, S.A.R.
Time: 18:30 – 20:30
Further information & registration: Click Here
Open to ALL Vis East participants!
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Event Title: FAI Gala: 22nd Vis East Moot
Host: The Finland Arbitration Institute
Location: Cardinal Point, Forty-Five, Gloucester Tower, The Landmark, 15 Queen's Road Central, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Registration: Click Here
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Dress code: Cocktail Attire
Open To: Arbitrators & Coaches only
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Event Title: MAA Moot Bar
Host: Moot Alumni Association ("MAA")
Location: China Bar, 38-44 D'Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 21:00 onwards
Further information: Click Here
Open to ALL Vis East participants!
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5 April 2025
Event Title: Quarter-Finals
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: 2nd Floor, West Wing, Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Location Map: Click Here
Time: 09:00
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Event Title: Semi-Finals
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: 2nd Floor, West Wing, Justice Place, 11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Location Map: Click Here
Time: 13:00
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Event Title: Sunset Boat Trip & Seafood Dinner
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: Central Ferry Pier #9 (near Star Ferry)
(Rainbow Seafood Restaurant, Lamma Island)
Time: 17:30
Cost: HK$395/person
Registration and Payment: Click Here
OPEN TO – ALL. However, tickets are limited. Tickets will be sold on a first-come first-served basis.
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Event Title: MAA Farewell Party
Host: Moot Alumni Association ("MAA")
Location: Terrible Baby, 4/F, Eaton HK, 380 Nathan Rd, Jordan, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 22:00 - 2:00 (next day)
Further information & registration: Click Here
Dress code: Smart Casual (no shorts, tank tops, flipflops)
Entry: 100 HKD (inclusive of two complimentary drinks)
6 April 2025
Event Title: Final Argument
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: Hopewell Hotel, 15 Kennedy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 09:15
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Event Title: Group Photo
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: Hopewell Hotel Park, 15 Kennedy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 12:00
Dress Code: Smart or National Dress
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Event Title: Awards Banquet
Host: Vis East Moot Foundation, Ltd.
Location: Grand Ballroom, 16/F Hopewell Hotel, 15 Kennedy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 13:00
Gala Ticket for Arbitrator only: Click Here
OPEN TO – ALL. However, tickets are limited. Tickets will be sold on a first-come first-served basis.
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Event Title: MAA Moot Bar
Host: Moot Alumni Association ("MAA")
Location: China Bar, 38-44 D'Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Time: 21:00 onwards
Further information: Click Here
Open to ALL Vis East participants!
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PAST EVENTS
Event Title : MAA’s Speaker Series
Host : Moot Alumni Association (MAA)
Location : Virtual
Time : 2:00 PM CET
Further information : CLICK HERE
Event Title : Third Webinar for the Vis Moot and Vis East Moot: Exploring the FAI Arbitration Rules
Host : The Finland Arbitration Institute
Location : Virtual
Time : 3:00 PM EET (UTC+2)
Further information : CLICK HERE
Event Title : Jus Mundi Training Sessions
Host : Jus Mundi
Location : Virtual
Time :11 AM (Paris) / 6 PM (Hong Kong)
Further information : CLICK HERE
Event Title : Second Webinar for the Vis Moot and Vis East Moot: Exploring the FAI Arbitration Rules
Host : The Finland Arbitration Institute
Location : Virtual
Time : 3:00 PM EEST (UTC+2)
Further information : CLICK HERE
Event Title : Vis Moot Journey – Mastering the Craft of Written Advocacy
Host : Moot Alumni Association (MAA)
Location : Virtual
Time : 8:00 EST / 14:00 CET / 21:00 HKT
Further information : CLICK HERE
Event Title : Jus Mundi Training Sessions
Host : Jus Mundi
Location : Virtual
Time :11 AM (Paris) / 6 PM (Hong Kong)
Further information : CLICK HERE
Event Title : Introduction Webinar for the Vis Moot and Vis East Moot: Exploring the FAI Arbitration Rules
Host : The Finland Arbitration Institute
Location : Virtual
Time : 3:00 PM EEST (UTC+3)
Further information : CLICK HERE
Event Title : Jus Mundi Training Sessions
Host : Jus Mundi
Location : Virtual
Time :11 AM (Paris) / 5 PM (Hong Kong)
Further information : CLICK HERE
Event Title : Vis Moot Journey – Kick-Starting Your Vis Moot Preparation
Host : Moot Alumni Association (MAA)
Location : Virtual
Time : 8:00 EDT / 14:00 CEST / 20:00 HKT
Further information : CLICK HERE