DRBF 2026 International Conference

HKA is pleased to be supporting and speaking at the DRBF 2026 International Conference, taking place from 13–15 May 2026 at the Auditorium Antonianum in Rome, Italy.

The annual conference of the Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF) is a key international event for the global Dispute Resolution Board (DRB) community. The 2026 conference marks a milestone year, celebrating 30 years of DRBF, and will bring together practitioners, experts and industry leaders from around the world.

HKA at DRBF 2026

HKA is proud to be sponsoring the conference translation services, supporting inclusive and meaningful participation for an international audience. This aligns with HKA’s core purpose of decoding complexity. Here we are ensuring that language is not a barrier to collaboration, understanding or effective dispute resolution.

Francesco Capotorto will attend the conference on behalf of HKA, engaging with peers across the global DRB community and contributing to discussions on dispute avoidance and project delivery.

His session is entitled Intelligent Dispute Boards: Leveraging AI for Dispute Avoidance and Efficient Dispute Resolution

Join Us in Rome

The DRBF 2026 International Conference promises a thoughtful and practical programme, bringing together the global DRB community in a landmark year for the foundation.

We look forward to connecting with colleagues and contributing to the conversation in Rome.

Francesco Capotorto is a Chartered Engineer with over 20 years’ experience supporting delay and quantum experts on complex, high‑value disputes. He has assisted in arbitrations under ICC, LCIA and SIAC rules, as well as adjudications, litigation and negotiated resolutions, preparing expert reports and analyses on matters valued at up to $850 million. Francesco specialises in energy, power, oil and gas, offshore and industrial projects, with expertise spanning delay and disruption analysis, planning, contract management and ADR. Dual‑qualified in engineering management and construction law, he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and an active contributor to the international construction law community.