Australian Arbitration Week 2025 Welcome Reception

Australian Arbitration Week (AAW) officially commenced this evening with a Welcome Reception at the beautiful Sydney offices of Corrs Chambers Westgarth, this year’s host and sponsor of the event. Now in its third year, and the first time being held in Sydney, the reception brought together around 180 guests in a stunning setting overlooking Sydney’s iconic harbour bridge and opera house. The perfect start to a week of substantive events and discussions.

The evening featured remarks by:

  • Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales

  • His Honour Justice Stephen Gageler AC, Chief Justice of Australia

AAW 2025 also marked several important milestones for ACICA. The evening celebrated ACICA’s 40th anniversary, recognising the organisation’s longstanding contribution to arbitration in Australia and internationally. During the reception, ACICA awarded Life Fellowship to:

  • Professor Doug Jones AO, ACICA President (2008–2015)

  • Dr Michael Pryles AM PBM, ACICA President (2002–2008)

  • Ms Georgia Quick, ACICA President (2021–2024)

The Welcome Reception set the tone for the week ahead, offering attendees the chance to connect in a relaxed and elegant environment before the conference formally begins.