SCC Arbitration Institute

The EU AI Act and its impact on arbitration proceedings

The Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA) invites arbitration practitioners and legal professionals to an expert panel discussion examining the implications of the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act for international arbitration practice.

Date: 21 October 2025

Time: 16.00–18.00

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

As artificial intelligence tools become increasingly prevalent in legal practice, arbitrators and arbitration institutions face critical questions regarding regulatory compliance and procedural integrity. This timely discussion will address the practical challenges and legal uncertainties arising from the AI Act’s application to arbitration proceedings, providing essential guidance for practitioners navigating this evolving regulatory landscape.

Expert panel

The discussion will be led by a distinguished panel of arbitration and technology law specialists:

  • Kristoffer Löf, Partner at Mannheimer Swartling
  • Caroline Falconer, Secretary General at SCC Arbitration Institute
  • Emma Kadri Bergström, Head of Legal at Legora
  • Ginta Ahrel, Partner at Westerberg & Partners and member of the SCC Board

Key discussion topics

The panel will explore critical questions at the intersection of AI regulation and arbitration practice, including:

  • Whether an arbitrator’s use of AI tools falls within the scope of the EU AI Act
  • The regulatory framework and jurisdictional boundaries of the AI Act as applied to arbitration
  • Compliance obligations for arbitrators and arbitration institutions
  • Potential challenges and risk areas in AI-assisted arbitration proceedings

Event details

Date: 21 October 2025
Time: 16:00 – 18:00
Venue: Vinge, Smålandsgatan 20, Stockholm

Light refreshments and coffee will be served.

Please register your attendance by 17 October 2025 at the latest.

Register to the event