DIAC and HKIAC Symposium

We are excited to announce the joint Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) and the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) Symposium – Shaping the Future of Dispute Resolution. Join us as we bring together industry leaders to explore how technology is redefining the practice of arbitration and learn more about machine learning and AI; case management systems; e-briefs and e-bundles; virtual hearings; real-time transcription; and decentralised arbitration services.

Date:

• 12 November 2024

Time:

• 1.30pm to 5pm

Venue:

• Address Dubai Mall Hotel, Dubai

Event Agenda

1.30pm – 2pm Registration and networking

2pm – 2.10pm Opening remarks by:

• Jehad Kazim Executive Director, Dubai International Arbitration Centre
• Joanne Lau Secretary General, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre

iii. 2.10pm – 2.30pm Keynote by Niuscha Bassiri Co-founder, ArbBoutique

iv. 2.30pm – 3.30pm Panel 1: Technological developments in arbitration – setting the scene:

1. Views from leading technology providers, including:

• Aeeda Abdulla—Senior Business Development Manager, Thomson Reuters
• Albert Leung—Chief Technology Officer, eBRAM
• Jean-Rémi de Maistre—Co-founder and CEO, Jus Mundi / Jus Connect
• Matthew Rushton—Senior Consultant, Opus 2
• Robert Dean—Co-founder, Kleros
• Vikas Mahendra—Co-founder, TERES
• Vincent Slingerland—Business Development Director, LexisNexis
• Moderator: Brandon Malone Barrister and Independent Arbitrator, Arbitra

v. 3.30pm – 3.45pm Coffee and networking

vi. 3.45pm – 4.45pm Panel 2: How arbitral institutions, parties, counsel and arbitrators are leveraging technology for fair, effective and efficient arbitration:

• Views from institutions, private practice, independent arbitrators, and in-house lawyers:
• Christoffer Coello Hedberg—Deputy Registrar, Dubai International Arbitration Centre
• Joanne Lau—Secretary General, Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre
• Melissa McLaren—Senior Practice Development Lawyer, Pinsent Masons LLP
• David Blayney KC—Barrister, Serle Court, and Chief Executive Officer, Associo
• Julian Cohen—Barrister and Independent Arbitrator, Resolution Chambers
• Omar El Gazairly—Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary, Mohamed & Obaid Al Mulla Group
• Moderator: Prof Dr Mohamed Abdel Wahab Founding Partner and Head of International Arbitration, Construction and Energy Groups, Zulficar & Partners Law Firm

vii. 4.45pm – 5pm Closing remarks by Robert Stephen Registrar, Dubai International Arbitration Centre

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