5th Annual California International Arbitration Week
March 9 – 12, 2026 | In-Person at San Francisco
Omni Hotel – San Francisco, 500 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Join us for a week of insightful discussions, expert panels, and networking opportunities focused on the latest trends and best practices in international arbitration. Don’t miss out on this premier event!
Don’t Miss These Panels!
- The Use and Misuse of Experts in International Arbitration (presented by CalArb)
- From Napa to Nigata: Uncorking Cross-Border Disputes over Wine, Sake, and other Beverages (presented by JCAA)
- When the World Shifts: Navigating Geopolitical Risk, Energy Transition and Climate Disputes in Arbitration (presented by JAMS)
Big Thank You To Our Double Platinum Sponsor
Join Us for Our Networking Receptions!
Monday, March 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT
Location: Bar Sprezzatura, One Maritime Plaza, #100, San Francisco, CA 94111
CMS and Jus Mundi are pleased to host attendees of California International Arbitration Week at the official opening reception, just walking distance from the Omni Hotel. Join fellow practitioners for a relaxed evening inspired by the casual elegance of coastal Italy at Bar Sprezzatura. Enjoy friendly conversation and networking over delightful drinks and light bites.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Sponsored by JUS MUNDI and CMS and California Arbitration.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM PT
Location: Exploratorium – Osher West Gallery, Pier 15, San Francisco
Join JAMS for a memorable evening social during California International Arbitration Week at one of San Francisco’s most iconic and inspiring venues—the Exploratorium on the Embarcadero at Pier 15.
Set against sweeping waterfront views, the Exploratorium is internationally renowned for its innovative exploration of science, art, and human perception. The reception will take place in the Osher West Gallery, a modern, open space designed to spark interaction and engagement. Guests will enjoy culinary delights and cocktails throughout the evening while reconnecting with colleagues and meeting peers from across the international arbitration community.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Sponsored by JAMS.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
Location: Harborview Restaurant, 4 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA 94111
Young CalArb invites you to its third annual closing night celebration featuring a fun Trivia Night with drinks and food at Harborview Restaurant immediately following the last program. Join a team and compete to win prizes by answering questions in categories like California history and geography, CalArb updates and more. We promise to make the questions easier than last year.
Enjoy a cocktail hour complemented by Harborview’s delicious Cantonese dishes.
Sponsored by Daar & Newman, Gary Benton Arbitration, Laura Abrahamson, and Welch ADR.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 7:45 AM – 8:30 AM PT
Location: Omni Hotel – San Francisco, 500 California St, San Francisco, CA 94104
Presented by Arbitration Runners, this “panel” brings together experienced and casual runners alike to explore the San Francisco Embarcadero waterfront for an approximately 30-minute, conversational pace, 3.1 mile / 5 kilometer run, starting and finishing at the conference venue Omni Hotel front entrance.
Meeting at 7:45 AM for a 7:50 AM departure to get back in time to freshen up before the next panel. Worth thirty minutes of MCLE (mandatory continuing legal exercise).
For those interested in participating, but not staying onsite at the conference venue, there are local gyms in the surrounding vicinity with shower facilities.
Sponsored by Arbitration Runners.
Friday, March 13, 2026
Ticketed Event: $325
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PT
Location: Myriad Cellars, 1251 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga, CA 94515
Join us for an unforgettable day trip to Napa Valley. Enjoy exclusive tastings, including a special visit to award-winning Myriad Cellars. Its winemaker, Mike Smith, has produced more 100-point wines than almost anyone in Napa Valley, and the International Wine Report’s Top 100 American Wines of 2025 ranked a Myriad wine as the No. 4 wine in the country.
The experience includes 9:00 a.m. pickup at the Omni Hotel, a photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge, a guided journey to Napa Valley, and visits to two exceptional wineries, including Myriad Cellars. We will return to the Omni Hotel by approximately 6:00 p.m.
The price includes round-trip transportation, wine tastings, cheese and charcuterie, and plenty of opportunities to connect and network. Whether Napa Valley is on your bucket list or you have visited before, you will not want to miss this special Friday in Napa Valley.
About Us
The mission of the California Lawyer’s Association Litigation Section is to promote excellence in all areas affecting dispute resolution, including the protection of the rights of all litigants, pre-trial discovery, the expeditious trial of lawsuits, alternative dispute resolution, effective judicial administration, uniform rules of court, and the protection and preservation of the independence of a judiciary of high quality.
California Arbitration (CalArb) is the voice of the California international arbitration and ADR community. CalArb guides businesses, including their corporate counsel and law firm counsel, on the benefits of international arbitration and mediation. And we provide resources for legal practitioners around the globe on international dispute resolution in California.
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