PAW Kick-Off and Keynote Speech

Presentation

We are delighted to kick off the 10th edition of Paris Arbitration Week with the Opening Session of #PAW2026 – a special celebration of diversity and a look back at a decade of PAW’s journey.

Since its first edition, PAW has grown from a bold idea into a global meeting point for arbitration practitioners from every region and background. This Opening Session will offer a moment to reflect on what has been achieved over the past ten years while looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities of the next decade. 

Guided by leading practitioners, institutional representatives, and thought leaders, the session will explore how diversity has shaped and continues to shape our community, our cases, and our institutions.

Join us for an inspiring session as we celebrate the achievements of the past decade and set the stage for the future of arbitration.

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Opening Speeches:

Gérald Darmanin
Minister of Justice of France

Éléonore Caroit
Delegate Minister
Attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, in charge of Francophony,
International Partnerships, and French Nationals Aboard.

Louis Degos
Partner in International Arbitration & Litigation, K&L Gates
President, Paris Bar Association