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Kyongwha Chung will present "Hot Topics II: Novel Issues in International Arbitration for Technology Disputes" at ABA's Asia/Pacific Conference: Law and Technology in a Changing World on October 12, 2023 at 10:45 AM.
Development in technology has not only changed our daily lives but also the landscape of disputes resolution in various aspects. High-tech sector has its own unique characteristics: it is highly technical, complicated and dynamic. Although there are many tech companies facing disputes, they have underutilized dispute resolution mechanisms, such as arbitration. Is this because arbitration is not suitable for technology disputes? This panel will explore the nature of technology disputes and discuss the suitability of arbitration (both commercial and investor-state arbitrations) to resolve disputes arising from the technology industry. Also, this panel will explore the changing landscape and identify emerging trends in the use of international arbitration for technology disputes.
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