Prokuratoria Generalna
Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej

The year 2026 holds special significance for the General Counsel to the Republic of Poland, as it marks the 20th anniversary of the institution’s establishment. This milestone provides an excellent opportunity to reflect on the legal instruments available for the resolution of international disputes, including the role of investment and commercial arbitration in disputes involving the Republic of Poland, the State Treasury, and state-owned entities.

With this in mind, the General Counsel to the Republic of Poland is pleased to announce the Arbitration Conference entitled “Navigating the Future of Investment and Commercial Arbitration: 20 Years of State Perspectives and Emerging Challenges. 20th Anniversary Conference of the Office of the General Counsel to the Republic of Poland”, to be held on 15 September 2026, at the Polish History Museum in Warsaw.

The Conference will focus in particular on investment arbitration, which over recent decades has become one of the principal mechanisms for resolving disputes between states and foreign investors. During the Conference, participants will engage in discussions on the most significant issues relating to arbitration and public international law in this field, including the experiences of individual states in conducting arbitration proceedings, the ongoing transformation of the international dispute resolution system, as well as the role of specialised public institutions in representing the interests of the state.

Distinguished speakers have been invited to participate in the Conference, including leading arbitration practitioners, representatives of public administration and international institutions, as well as members of the academic community. We believe that this event will provide an important forum for the exchange of experiences and perspectives, as well as for discussion of current trends in arbitration and the future trajectory of its development. We invite you to review the detailed Conference Programme and Information on the Speakers available below.