On April 9 and 10, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City International Construction Arbitration Conference 2026 (HICAC 2026) officially returned, centered on the theme: “Opportunities and Challenges in Construction Dispute Resolution: National and Global Perspectives”.
In addition to the plenary Panels held on April 9 and the morning of April 10, HICAC 2026 facilitated extensive networking and interaction between speakers and delegates through a series of vibrant side events scheduled from April 8 to April 12, 2026.
Jointly organized by the Society of Construction Law – Viet Nam (SCLVN) and the Vietnam International Arbitration Center (VIAC), this year’s Conference continued to serve as a premier specialized as well as open forum, bringing together leading experts, lawyers, arbitrators, and academics from across the region. Notably, the scale of the event witnessed significant growth compared to HICAC 2025, with the number of keynote speakers increasing from 37 to 47. This expansion underscores the rising prominence of international legal forums hosted in Vietnam and the overall growth of the Vietnamese construction market.
HICAC 2026 provided a vital platform for all stakeholders in construction law, from enterprises and legal practitioners to construction industry professionals, to discuss current standards and updates on the latest trends and practices. These discussions aimed to identify innovative solutions to enhance the quality of dispute resolution in response to the evolving challenges of the industry.
Having proudly supported the Conference since its inaugural edition in 2023, CNC Counsel was honored to mark its fourth year of contribution as a Silver Sponsor, specifically sponsoring the Welcome Dinner for Speakers.
(For more: CNC Counsel with HICAC 2023, HICAC 2024, and HICAC 2025)
Beyond contributing to a landmark legal event for the city, CNC Counsel’s multi-year partnership with HICAC demonstrates its steadfast commitment as a leading firm in construction consultancy and dispute resolution in Vietnam. This involvement reflects the firm’s dedication to continuously advancing professional expertise in alignment with international standards.
Of particular note, Lawyer Tran Pham Hoang Tung – Partner at CNC Counsel contributed to the success of HICAC 2026 as the Moderator for Panel D1: Updates with recent development of construction arbitration in Asia. In this role, he led discussions regarding the practical enforceability of construction arbitration awards across various Asian jurisdictions.
CNC Counsel sponsored the Welcome Dinner for Speakers on April 8, 2026
General Session on the morning of April 9, 2026
Panel P1: Opportunities & Challenges in Construction Dispute Resolution: Viet Nam Perspectives.
Panel P2: Opportunities & Challenges in Construction Dispute Resolution: Global Perspectives.
Section A: International Construction Contracts and Section B: Dispute Avoidance and Resolution in Construction Activities on the afternoon of April 9, 2026
Panel A1: Construction Contracts under the Vietnam Construction Law 2025.
Panel A2: Alternatives for International Construction Contract.
Panel B1: Dispute Avoidance during the Construction.
Panel B2: Selecting of Rule/Avenue and Managing Construction Disputes.
Section C: Topical Issues in Construction Arbitration and Section D: Regional Construction Arbitration on the morning of April 10, 2026
Panel C1: Expert Evidence in Construction Arbitration.
Panel C2: Arbitration Topical Issues.
Panel D1: Updates with Recent Developments of Construction Arbitration in Asia.
Panel D2: Construction Dispute Resolution in Southeast Asia.
HICAC 2026 concluded with high acclaim from the professional community, offering significant inspiration for practitioners who are working in close connection with construction law. The Conference is set to remain a premier annual destination, evolving alongside the future progress of construction law in Vietnam and beyond.
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