In an increasingly interconnected world, the nature of legal proceedings is undergoing profound transformation. Against this backdrop, the Bali International Arbitration and Mediation Center (BIAMC), in collaboration with Universitas Katolik Atma Jaya, convened a virtual talkshow on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, to reflect on the evolving dynamics of dispute resolution in the digital era. The session, broadcast live via Zoom and BIAMC’s official YouTube channel, carried the timely theme: “Arbitrase 3.0: Solusi Sengketa di Era Digital Tanpa Batas”.
The Advent of Arbitrase 3.0
The dialogue explored the implications of a borderless digital framework—where virtual hearings, electronic evidence, and transnational case administration are no longer theoretical possibilities, but operational realities. This shift, encapsulated in the concept of “Arbitration 3.0,” presents both opportunities and challenges to long-standing procedural norms.
Guiding this exploration were two esteemed figures in the field: Professor Dr. Ida Bagus Rahmadi Supancana, a distinguished authority on international arbitration and legal technology, and Dr. Samuel Hutabarat, S.H., M.Hum, whose academic and professional engagements offered a nuanced perspective on the modernisation of legal practice. The session was ably moderated by Djenar Sekar Ayu, who stewarded the discussion with clarity and critical insight.
A Landscape in Flux
The speakers addressed the complexities arising from digitalisation—including jurisdictional ambiguities, the preservation of procedural fairness, and the ethical parameters of technology-assisted dispute resolution. Their contributions emphasised the growing imperative for legal professionals to embrace innovation whilst maintaining the rigour and integrity upon which arbitration is founded.
What emerged was a compelling narrative of legal adaptation—where digital fluency, technological agility, and international awareness must become core competencies for the arbitrators and advocates of tomorrow.
Equipping the Next Generation
At its heart, the event underscored the importance of preparing future practitioners to navigate this changing landscape. Legal education and professional development must not only respond to these shifts but anticipate them—ensuring that the next generation enters the field equipped with both the tools and the temperament to serve in a digital-first world.
This online forum served not merely as a presentation of ideas, but as a call to action—urging legal communities to reimagine dispute resolution in ways that are responsive, equitable, and enduring.
🎥 To watch the full session, visit the BIAMC YouTube Channel.