The pandemic has been transformative as it has necessitated the use of digital solutions to avoid unnecessary delays in arbitration proceedings. On the other hand, it has raised new challenges about the optimal way for career and business development, networking, profile raising in international arbitration in the new normal. YTHAC will take up these important topics around key issues, strategies, and tips for conducting a virtual hearing in arbitration as well as business and career development, as well as networking in international arbitration with practitioners who have successfully navigated the new norm in innovative ways including:

• What kind of advocacy and cross-examination skills are needed and what are the best tips for virtual hearings?

• Best practices and steps to avoid when conducting a virtual hearing

• The biggest challenges of virtual hearings and how to overcome them

• How do raise your profile virtually?

• Do’s and don’ts of networking and development when your computer is the only way of communication?