The training program focused on key hearing procedures in international commercial arbitration such as opening statements, cross-examination and closing statements. Renowned experts in various areas of law from the United States and Hong Kong SAR were invited to give lectures on-site, including Anselmo Reyes, SC, SCIA Arbitrator, International Judge at Singapore International Commercial Court (SICC) and Former Judge of the High Court of the Hong Kong SAR, Marcus Quintanilla, an independent arbitrator and mediator, counsel of international commercial dispute in technology, energy and construction sectors and arbitrator at the International Centre for Dispute Resolution of the American Arbitration Association (AAA-ICDR), Kim Rooney, SCIA Arbitrator, Barrister in the Hong Kong SAR and President of the Arbitration Committee of the Hong Kong Bar Association, and Mylene Chan, a Visiting Faculty of Peking University School of Transactional Law.

Through theoretical lectures, case studies, group discussions, practical simulations and luncheon sessions, the training program offered both theories and practical skills of international commercial arbitration. The experts also shared practical experience and insights in international commercial arbitration and provided useful guidance for professionals engaged in this field. Participants received the “SCIA + SCIA HK Dual Qualification” certificates upon completion of the training program. 12 outstanding trainees were selected and will have the opportunity to deeply participate in various professional seminars and exchange activities organized by the SCIA and the SCIA HK, and engage in diverse dispute resolution practices including arbitration, mediation and negotiation facilitation.