Conference RFP

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Topics & Presentations Submissions

The Co-Chairs for the ARIAS•U.S. 2026 Fall Conference are soliciting dynamic, interesting, and relevant presentation proposals from our membership. Presentations should focus on substantive arbitration, reinsurance, and insurance matters with significant relevance and interest to companies, law firms, arbitrators, and industry professionals. We strongly encourage submissions with proposed panelists from industry companies. Submissions may include topics aligned with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The Conference Co-Chairs may combine, adjust, or alter the form of the panels proposed. We thank you in advance for your ideas and contribution to what we know will be a fantastic event.

Fall 2026 Conference Co-Chairs

David Bradford, J.P. Jaillet, Joy Langford, Cia Moss

Presentation Formats

Possible formats include:

• Industry Talks (1-3 Speakers • 60 mins) – An informal sixty-minute presentation highlighting key insights and industry trends, including an audience Q&A.

• Debates (2-4 Speakers • 60 mins) – A constructive moderated discussion between opposing viewpoints, followed by audience Q&A.

• General Conversations (1-2 Speakers • 60 mins) – A speaker-led informal and open conversation with attendees around a particular topic.

• Case Studies (1-3 Speakers • 60 mins) – An opportunity for individuals or organizations to present their research and analyses of projects, policies, institutions, or other systems followed by an audience Q&A.

• Workshops (1-3 Speakers • 60 mins) – An in-depth, instructional program with hands-on learning and specific takeaways.

•“ARI Talk” (1 Speaker • 18 mins) – One main topic idea limited to 15-18 mins. Provide attendees with discussion topics for post-presentation. There is no CLE for an ARI Talk.

• Optional Presentation Format – Do you have another idea to share? We encourage creativity, so share your ideas with us.

All formats except ARI Talks must qualify for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits. This means that course materials such as detailed PowerPoints, court opinions, detailed outlines with citations, articles and other substantive written materials (statutes, rules, etc.) must be provided by the deadlines to enable us to file for CLE qualification in a timely manner.

Additionally, all speakers must register and pay the conference registration fees. Please see the attached Event Terms and Speaker Policy.