In the evolving landscape of international arbitration, concerns are mounting over arbitrators' ability to effectively manage party behaviour. This debate explores whether arbitrators truly wield enough authority to prevent procedural abuse, delay tactics, and strategic "gaming of the system". Are cost sanctions enough to deter misconduct? Or do courts, with their stricter rules and enforcement powers, offer better control? Are arbitrators able to creatively and effectively assert control - leveraging procedural flexibility to tailor solutions and maintain fairness? The debaters will also assess the diversity of standards of conduct internationally and share war stories from the trenches to ultimately answer the question: do arbitrators have the power to control parties' conduct or does arbitration's strength lie in its consensual, party-driven nature - even if that means tolerating a bit of mischief?