ICC Young Arbitrators Forum (ICC YAAF) invites young lawyers, arbitration practitioners and all those interested in international dispute resolution to attend a session dedicated to persuasion and influence in international arbitration.

The event will take place on 7 November 2026 at 18:30 CET at SWPS University in Warsaw, on the occasion of the Vis Moot Fall Bootcamp 2026, organised by SWPS University in cooperation with the Commercial Law Development Program of the US Department of Commerce.

The session will focus on effective oral advocacy, the development of persuasive strategies and the preparation required to present compelling arguments in international arbitration. Drawing on practical experience, psychology and cognitive science, the speakers will examine the mechanisms of persuasion and influence, offering insights into how these can be applied in arbitration proceedings.

Speakers and Moderator

The session will be moderated by Marina Stanisavljevic – Counsel, Schoenherr, Vienna, Austria.

The speakers will include:

• Daryna Hrebeniuk – Senior Associate, KRK Legal, Warsaw, Poland;
• Mario de Nitto Personè – Founder & CEO, Festina Lente Investments, Lecce, Italy;
• Tobias A. Strecker – Rechtsanwalt, BODENHEIMER, London, United Kingdom;
• Anne Wang – Barrister, Fountain Court Chambers, London, United Kingdom.
  Event Coordination

The event is coordinated by:

• Mariana Antonovych – ICC YAAF Representative for Europe and Central Asia; Managing Associate, AMV Law Offices of Martinenko, Volkovetskyi & Partners, Warsaw, Poland;
• Piotr Paprota – Former ICC YAAF Representative for Europe and Central Asia; Advocate, Paprota Arbitration, Warsaw, Poland.

Registration

Date: 7 November 2026

Time: 18:30 CET

Venue: SWPS University, Warsaw

Registration is available via the following link:

Register here

Please note that the number of places is limited. Participants of all ages are welcome.

We encourage young lawyers, aspiring arbitrators and other members of the international arbitration community to take this opportunity to develop their advocacy skills and exchange perspectives with experienced practitioners.