SCC Arbitration Institute (SCC) and the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC) warmly invite you to express your interest in joining a breakfast round-table discussion on Chinese and Nordic perspectives on international arbitration.

How do procedural expectations shape the way counsel present their cases and arbitrators conduct proceedings? Where might approaches differ, and how can those differences be addressed constructively?

Join representatives of CIETAC and SCC for a moderated conversation on case management and practical choices that support fair and efficient proceedings. The round-table format offers an opportunity to exchange experiences, ask questions and contribute your own perspective throughout the discussion.

Programme

08.00 Arrival, breakfast and networking

08.30 Welcome and introduction
Caroline Falconer, Secretary General, SCC Arbitration Institute, and moderator of the discussion.

08.35 Opening perspectives from CIETAC
GU Yan, Vice President, CIETAC Arbitration Court.

08.45 Round-table discussion: Bridging procedural cultures
A moderated exchange exploring expectations of counsel and arbitrators, approaches to case management, and practical ways to navigate different procedural perspectives. The speakers will contribute short reflections, with plenty of room for questions and exchanges with participants throughout.

Introductory speakers:

• Ms. Yang Ming – Deputy Secretary General, CIETAC Southwest Sub-Commission
• Mr. Fu Zhixing – Assistant Secretary-General, CIETAC European Arbitration Center
• Moderator: Caroline Falconer, Secretary General, SCC Arbitration Institute

09.40 Key takeaways and closing reflections
Caroline Falconer, Secretary General, SCC Arbitration Institute.

09.45 Close

About the event

The discussion will be held in English. Breakfast will be served from 08.00, and the seminar programme runs from 08.30 to 09.45.

The event is intended for practitioners interested in international arbitration. Places are limited. Please express your interest using the link below. Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee a place; SCC will confirm participation separately.

Participation is free of charge. A no-show fee of SEK 200 applies to confirmed participants who do not attend.

We look forward to welcoming you to SCC for an engaging exchange over breakfast.

Date: 2 December 2026
Time: 08.30–09.45 CET, with arrival and breakfast from 08.00
Location: SCC Arbitration Institute, Regeringsgatan 29, Stockholm, Sweden