Asia ADR Summit 2025

About Summit

The Asia ADR Summit returns for its second edition with renewed vision and momentum. Organized by the Asian Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution (AIADR) in collaboration with Guangxi University and the Nanning Arbitration Commission, the 2025 Summit is set against the backdrop of a rapidly digitizing world and shifting global conflict dynamics.

Themed “East Meets Algorithm: The Future of ADR in Asia’s Digital Wave,” this year’s Summit explores how technologies such as AI, blockchain, online dispute resolution (ODR), and smart contracts are reshaping alternative dispute resolution across Asia and beyond. As digital transformation permeates economies and legal systems, ADR must innovate to stay relevant, inclusive, and effective.

Hosted in Nanning, GuangXi, China—a strategic city bridging ASEAN and China—the Summit provides a timely platform to foster cross-border cooperation. In an era of rising trade disputes and regional tension, trusted ADR frameworks are essential to promoting stability and economic resilience.

Over four days, international and regional experts, practitioners, policymakers, and academics will gather for keynote speeches, panels, workshops, and networking sessions. The Summit will spotlight both enduring principles and emerging trends in mediation, arbitration, ODR, and hybrid mechanisms, reflecting Asia’s diversity and its growing global influence.

Keynote Address

The Right Honourable
Tun Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat

Chief Justice of Malaysia

The Right Honourable Tun began her career in the legal field as a Legal Officer at the Southern Kelantan Development Board (KESEDAR) in 1982 and later in 1984, as a Legal Officer at the Municipal Council of Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. The Right Honourable Tun joined the Judicial and Legal Service in 1986 as an Assistant Parliamentary Draftsman, at the Drafting Division of the Attorney-General’s Chambers. Subsequently, The Right Honourable Tun served as a Magistrate at the Port Dickson Court, as a Federal Counsel at the Kuala Terengganu Legal Aid Bureau, as a Senior Assistant Registrar at the High Court at Seremban, as a Deputy Registrar at the High Court of Kuala Lumpur, as a Special Officer to the Right Honourable Chief Judge of Malaya, as a Special Officer to the Right Honourable Chief Justice, as a Judge of the Sessions Court at Kuala Lumpur cum Special Officer to the Right Honourable Chief Justice, and as the Registrar of the High Court of Malaya cum Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia. The Right Honourable Tun’s final posting in the Judicial and Legal Service was as the Chief Registrar of the Federal Court of Malaysia from 2005 to 2006.

On 2 October 2006, The Right Honourable Tun was appointed as a Judicial Commissioner of the High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur. On 5 September 2007, The Right Honourable was elevated as a Judge of the High Court of Malaya at Kuala Lumpur. The Right Honourable Tun also had the experience of serving as a Judge of the High Court of Malaya at Shah Alam, Selangor.

On 8 January 2013, The Right Honourable Tun was appointed as a Judge of the Court of Appeal. On 26 November 2018, The Right Honourable Tun was appointed as a Judge of the Federal Court. On 2 May 2019, The Right Honourable Tun was appointed as the Chief Justice of Malaysia.

The Right Honourable Tun was conferred with Darjah Seri Paduka Setia Mahkota Kelantan (SPSK) in 2016 carrying the title Dato’ and in 2006, with Darjah Dato’ Paduka Setia Mahkota Kelantan (DPSK) also carrying the title Dato’. On 13th July 2019, The Right Honourable Tun was conferred with Darjah Utama Pangkuan Negeri carrying the title Dato’ Seri Utama. On September 10th, 2019, The Right Honourable Tun was conferred with Darjah Panglima Mangku Negara carrying the title Tan Sri and on August 17th, 2020, The Right Honourable Tun was conferred with Darjah Seri Setia Mahkota carrying the title Tun.

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