STARLIGHT SOIREE IN SAFFRON Celebrate 40 Years of Excellence Australian ADR Awards Gala Dinner 27 March 2026 Join us for a spectacular black-tie gala in the sensational Yallamundi Rooms on the forecourt of Sydney's iconic Opera House on 27 March 2026, as we honour the extraordinary contributions of dispute resolution professionals across 30 prestigious award categories. This is not just an awards ceremony - it is a celebration of [...]

Registration  Don't Delay: Catch the Early Bird Special  Don't miss the ultimate celebration of ADR excellence. Join us as we Reach for the Stars with the conference dedicated to exploring the future of ADR, and evening celebrating 40 years of excellence at the spectacular ADR Awards Gala Dinner. This prestigious event will be held in the sensational Yallamundi Rooms, located on the forecourt of Sydney's iconic Opera House. Secure Your Early [...]

EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL RECEPTION  Celebrate 40 Years of Excellence at Government House 26 March 2026, 6:00pm – 8:00pm ADC is excited to invite conference delegates to an exclusive Cocktail Reception celebrating 40-years of excellence in ADR. We extend our sincere thanks to Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC, KC, Governor of New South Wales, for hosting this prestigious event. Not only do we celebrate ADC’s 40th Anniversary, but it is [...]

PREMIER ACCOMODATION Special Offer Open until 24 February 2026, or earlier if room allocation filled BOOK TODAY! We are thrilled to invite delegates and guests to take advantage of a very special and limited accommodation offer Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park 161 Elizabeth Street Sydney NSW 2000 Situated in the heart of the CBD and overlooking Sydney’s iconic Hyde Park, the Sheraton Grand offers premier accommodation within easy access of key locations [...]

PROGRAMME Reaching for the Stars: Exploring the Frontiers of Dispute Resolution Join us in 'Reaching for the Stars' as we mark 40 Years of Excellence in the field of ADR. We invite you to engage with and be inspired by our distinguished lineup of world-leading and ADR Award-winning speakers. These exceptional thinkers and practitioners will share their global perspectives and local expertise on overcoming the key challenges of dispute resolution today: technological [...]

VENUES EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL RECEPTION Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence at Government House 26 March 2026, 6:00pm – 8:00pm ADC is excited to announce a special Cocktail Reception celebrating 40 years of excellence in ADR.  We extend our sincere thanks to Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC, KC, Governor of New South Wales, for hosting this prestigious event. The Heritage Listed Government House is the state’s vice-regal residence, situated in [...]

WORLD-LEADING SPEAKERS We invite you to engage with and be inspired by our distinguished lineup of world-leading and ADR Award-winning speakers. These exceptional thinkers and practitioners will share their global perspectives and local expertise on overcoming the key challenges of dispute resolution today. The Hon. Robert French AC Patron, Australian Disputes Centre Former Chief Justice, High Court of Australia Bio Robert Shenton French AC was admitted in Western Australia [...]