22 October 2026
The RICS Dispute Resolution Service Conference: The Future of ADR will take place in London on Thursday 22 October 2026, marking the 50th anniversary of the RICS Dispute Resolution Service.
Samuel Townend KC and Abdul-Lateef Jinadu will speak at the conference, which brings together representatives from across the dispute resolution, legal, industry and academic communities to consider the future of alternative dispute resolution.
The programme will examine developments and challenges in dispute resolution, including the responsible use of AI, expert evidence, dispute boards, mediation, adjudication and arbitration, alongside the evolving needs of the built environment sector.
At 11.30am, Sam and Abdul will contribute to ‘Technical Experts: The Journey from Expert Witness to Expert Dispute Resolver’, examining the evolving role of technical experts in dispute resolution and issues surrounding bias and trust. They will be joined by Matt Molloy and Joanne Prior of Kroll.
Sam will also participate in the closing session, where speakers will consider how the ADR landscape may evolve over the next decade, followed by an audience Q&A.
Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Time: 9.00am–5.00pm UK
Location: London
For further information and bookings, visit the RICS Dispute Resolution Service Conference page.
