Event:
Reception & Art Auction In Support of Africa in the Moot

As part of Berlin Dispute Resolution Days 2025 and directly following the DIS Autumn Conference, Advokat Foerster is delighted to invite you to a special after-conference reception with a charitable purpose.

Join us for an inspiring and informal gathering at the beautiful White Label Project Concept Store in Berlin-Mitte for drinks, networking, and an art auction - offering a unique opportunity to discuss international arbitration and art.

The proceeds from the art auction will benefit the Africa in the Moot initiative, a non-profit organisation, and shall be a small contribution to ensuring that more participants from sub-Saharan African universities will make it to the Vis Moot final rounds in Vienna, 2026.

Africa in the Moot

Participation in the Willem C. Vis Moot Court Competition is often a first step of participants' legal careers. At the annual VIS week in Vienna students from all over the world meet, plead their cases, discuss, develop their legal skills, and build the network for their future professional careers. This follows an intensive 8-month preparation process where participants advance their legal skills and knowledge in international commercial arbitration.At the final rounds of the 32th VIS Moot held in April 2025 only 12 of 384 participating Universities came from sub-Saharan Africa. Despite the increasing interest in arbitration in Africa, African teams still have to overcome financial and excessive bureaucratic hurdles to participate in the Vienna finals. The goal of the Africa in the Moot Initiative is to support African university teams and build capacity on the continent. Through coaching, mentoring, education, training, and funding, the initiative levels the playing field for bright legal minds across the African continent—promoting inclusion, excellence, and representation in the global dispute resolution community. Read more about Africa in the Moot.

Art Auction – Edwin Maina

The highlight of the evening will be an auction of an exclusive artwork by acclaimed Kenyan photographer Edwin Maina. His powerful visual storytelling captures contemporary African perspectives and social narratives, making this both a cultural and philanthropic opportunity. Edwin Maina is being represented by White Label Project - a concept store and art gallery for impact-driven design brands and art photographers from all around the world - from Colombia, Peru, and Mexico to Kenya, South Africa, and India.

Entry is free. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. Space is limited – early RSVP is recommended.