Professor Doug Jones
AO, RFD, IJ, BA, LLM, CCIArb, FRI Arb 1
Professor Doug JonesKeynote Address to:
Australian Disputes Centre
International ADR Conference 2026
27 March 2026, Sydney
To mark the Australian Disputes Centre’s 40th Anniversary, Professor Doug Jones AO shared his reflections on the evolution of dispute resolution and the road ahead at ADC’s recent ‘Reaching for the Stars’ conference.
In this insightful keynote, Professor Jones examines the ADC’s role in shaping the Australian legal landscape and discusses the emerging trends – from technological shifts to new procedural models – that will define the next forty years of practice. For those looking to understand where the industry is heading, this address offers a thoughtful and practical overview of the challenges and opportunities in international arbitration today.