Program Schedule - 16th Annual Middle East Vis Pre-Moot

16th Annual Middle East Willem C. Vis Pre-Moot Agenda

Event Dates: February 8-12, 2026

Location: Royal University for Women (RUW), Kingdom of Bahrain
Access: Gate Number 3, Building C
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Time Zone: All times mentioned are Bahrain Standard Time (GMT+3)

* Schedule is subject to change

Day 1 (8 Feb 2026)

9:00 – 9:30	Registration
10:00 – 11:00	Welcome Remarks
11:00 – 11:15	Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:45	SIAC Virtual Session
12:45 – 13:45	3rd Party Funding and IBA Taking on Evidence Session
13:45 – 14:45	Lunch
14:45 – 15:45	Vis Moot Procedural Issues Overview This session is designed to give an introduction to the two procedural issues in the Problem of the 33rd edition of the Vis Moot: which version of the SIAC Rules apply in the ARB 1991/25 VIS SIAC arbitration (2016 or 2025)? should Claimant disclose its funding (TPF) agreement and ATE-insurance agreement? Identifying the key facts and establishing a timeline; Case theory; Practical exercises Presenter(s): TBD
15:45 – 16:00	Coffee Break
16:00 – 17:00	Vis Moot Substantive Issues Overview This session is designed to give an introduction to the two substantive issues in the Problem of the 33rd edition of the Vis Moot: Is Claimant Entitled To Damages Due To A Breach Of Contract By Respondent Which Is Not Excused By Article 79 CISG? In case Claimant should be entitled to damages, can the damages be calculated on the basis of Article 75 CISG in the way it is done by Claimant? Identifying the key facts and establishing a timeline; Case theory; Practical exercises Presenter(s): TBD
17:00 – 17:30	Feedback from the mooties/coaches

Day 2 (9 Feb 2026)

9:30 – 10:30	Arguments Workshop Part I Identifying the pertinent facts and timeline Creating/ reframing a convincing narrative Dissecting the main/alternative arguments Addressing the weaknesses in Claimant/Respondent’s argument How do you pre-empt and deal with strong arguments from the other side Room 1: Procedural Issue a Room 2: Merits Issue c
10:30 – 10:45	Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:45	Arguments Workshop Part II Identifying the pertinent facts and timeline Creating/ reframing a convincing narrative Dissecting the main/ alternative arguments Addressing the weaknesses in Claimant/Respondent’s argument How do you pre-empt and deal with strong arguments from the other side Room 1: Procedural Issue b Room 2: Merits Issue d
11:45 – 12:45	Lunch
12:45 – 14:15	Practice Rounds 1
14:15 – 14:30	Coffee Break
14:30 – 16:00	Practice Rounds 2
16:00 – 17:00	The Pre-Moot Competition Schedule, Scoring Criteria, and Rules A program advisor will explain the Pre-Moot Competition Schedule, the Scoring Criteria for the Pre-Moot Awards and the Rules applicable to all teams. All students are expected to make notes and ask for any clarifications necessary. Presenter(s): TBD

Day 3 (10 Feb 2026)

9:00 – 9:30	Team Check-in & Arbitrator Registration for Round 1
9:30 – 11:30	Pre-Moot General Round 1
11:30 – 11:45	Coffee Break
11:45 – 13:45	Pre-Moot General Round 2
13:45 – 14:45	Lunch
14:45 – 16:45	Pre-Moot General Round 3
17:00 – 18:00	Practitioners Roundtable Location: Program advisors and available arbitrators will meet to discuss the issues of the 33rd Vis Moot Problem; Pre-Moot Competition’s scoring criteria, rules, and schedule. Presenters(s): Michael Patchet Joyce, Gustavo Laborde, TBD

Day 4 (11 Feb 2026)

9:00 – 9:30	Team Check-in & Arbitrator Registration for Round 4
9:30 – 11:30	Pre-Moot General Round 4
11:30 – 12:00	Coffee Break and announcement of Quarter-Final Rounds
12:00 – 12:30	Arbitrator Registration for Knockout Rounds
12:30 – 14:30	Quarter-Final Rounds
14:30 – 16:00	Lunch and announcement of Semi-Finals

Day 5 (12 Feb 2026)

9:00 – 9:30	Team Check-in & Arbitrator Registration for Knockout Rounds
9:30 – 11:30	Pre-Moot Semi-Finals Rounds
11:30 – 12:00	Coffee Break and announcement of Final Rounds
12:00 – 14:00	Final Rounds
19:00 – 21:00 (tentative)	Award Ceremony and Closing Reception