Tangier International Forum on Maritime Arbitration and the Blue Economy
First edition — Tangier, 27 September to 1 October 2026.
Five days of training and exchange on maritime arbitration
The International Instance for Arbitration and Mediation brings together in Tangier a select group of consultants and experts from more than five countries, around the mechanisms for settling commercial and international disputes and maritime law.
Dates
27 September to 1 October 2026
Venue
Tangier, Kingdom of Morocco
Format
In person — five days of sessions and workshops
Recognition
Certificate of attendance and accreditation at the close
Five reasons to attend
Strong international participation
A select group of consultants and experts from more than five countries, bringing advanced global perspectives on dispute resolution.
A direct link to investment
Exploring arbitration's role as an essential safeguard for the blue economy and sustainable maritime activity.
Exclusive, high-value tracks
Precise coverage of disputes over maritime carriage contracts, insurance and vessel chartering.
Practical workshops
Realistic simulation of international disputes, from legal characterisation through to settlement procedures.
Official accreditation
Certificate of attendance and accreditation awarded at the close of proceedings, to strengthen your professional record.
The Maritime Arbitration tracks
Maritime carriage and insurance
Disputes arising from maritime carriage contracts and marine insurance contracts.
Liability and chartering
The liability of the maritime carrier and vessel charter contracts (Charterparties).
Characterisation and procedures
The legal characterisation and procedures for settling international maritime disputes.
Applied workshops
Applied workshops and real case studies (cas pratiques), led by international experts and consultants.
Led by international arbitrators
Dr Abdelouahed Ahba
President of IIAM in Morocco
- Head of the Morocco office of the International Court for Dispute Resolution (London)
- President of the International Instance for Arbitration and Mediation in Morocco
- International arbitrator and expert in international arbitration
Dr et Commandant Ezzeddine Kacem
International maritime arbitrator
- Master mariner
- Founding President of the Tunisian Maritime Cluster
- Member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Paris)
- Member of the scientific council of the Tunis Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration
- Maritime arbitrator in Tunisia and France (Chambre Arbitrale Maritime de Paris)
- Vice-President of the International Federation of Maritime Experts (FIEM)
- Author of several reference works on the blue economy
Who is this Forum for?
- Lawyers, arbitrators, experts and consultants
- Shipping, port and international trade professionals
- Government and academic institutions
- Pioneers of the blue economy and the maritime sector
- Experts in international and maritime law
- Large companies and investment institutions
Fees and participation packages
7 000 MAD
Accommodation not included
- Access to all sessions and main tracks
- Practical workshops and scientific documentation
- Coffee breaks, lunches and gala dinner
- Certificate of attendance
12 000 MAD
Accommodation included
- Everything in the Standard package
- Full hotel accommodation included
- Reserved VIP seating in the front row
- Exclusive networking with international experts
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