DRBF Announces Global Lineup of 2026 Conferences in Celebration of 30th Anniversary
The DRBF is pleased to announce a landmark series of conferences taking place throughout 2026 in recognition of its 30th Anniversary. The upcoming year will feature major gatherings across four regions, reflecting both the global reach and the continued growth of dispute board practice worldwide.
The anniversary year will begin in Antigua, Guatemala, where the DRBF Central America Conference will take place February 5–6, 2026. This event will convene regional leaders, practitioners, and industry partners to strengthen the foundation for Dispute Board implementation across Central America.
The signature DRBF International Conference will follow in Rome, Italy on May 13–15, 2026. Set in one of the world’s most influential centers of law, culture, and diplomacy, the Rome conference will highlight international perspectives and evolving best practices in dispute avoidance and resolution.
Later in the year, the DRBF Latin America Conference will take place in Lima, Peru, September 9–11, 2026, providing a dedicated forum for collaboration, capacity-building, and knowledge exchange across Latin America's expanding network of Dispute Board practitioners and stakeholders.
The 30th Anniversary celebration will culminate in the United States with a second global conference hosted in Denver, Colorado, September 30–October 2, 2026. As the birthplace of the modern Dispute Board model, Denver offers a meaningful setting to reflect on three decades of progress while looking ahead to future innovation and leadership in the field.
These conferences embody the organization’s commitment to honoring its history, supporting regional growth, and shaping the future of Dispute Board practice worldwide. A few additional events are in the planning stages and will be announced soon.
Venue, program, and registration details will be released in the coming months. Members, partners, and colleagues are encouraged to save the dates and plan to join in this milestone anniversary year.