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IPBA Arbitration Day 2024: Arbitration in the Face of Tech Innovation and a Changing Landscape

Date: 24-25 Oct 2024

Venue: Shenzhen, China

Join us for another IPBA Arbitration Day, this time in Shenzhen for the first time!

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Registration Fee:  
IPBA Members: US$80 IPBA Non-Members: US$100

 

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Theme

Arbitration in the Face of Tech Innovation and a Changing Landscape

Welcome Reception

Date:24 October 2024
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

Venue:SCIA Tower (One Excellence T1, 5033 Tinghai Blvd, Qianhai, Shenzhen, China) 35/F

  • Welcome address on behalf of SCIA – Dr. Liu Xiaochun
  • Welcome address on behalf of IPBA – Mr. Jack Li, IPBA Past President

Conference

Date:25 October 2024
Venue:SCIA Tower (One Excellence T1, 5033 Tinghai Blvd, Qianhai, Shenzhen, China) 35/F
Registration: 8:30am – 9:00am
Welcome and Introduction 9:00am – 9:10am

  • Welcome address on behalf of organizers – Mr. Fei Ning, Hui Zhong Law Firm
  • Introduction – Dr. Lars Markert, IPBA DRAC Co-Chair

Keynote Speakers 9:10am – 9:40am

  • Dr. Liu Xiaochun, the President of SCIA
  • Dr. Jiang Lili, the Secretary General of BAC/BIAC

Session 1: Arbitration in the Age of Rapid Innovation 9:40am – 10:30am
Moderator: Dr. Ling Yang, Deputy Secretary-General & Chief Representative, Shanghai Office of HKIAC
Speakers:

  • Mr. Omar Puertas, Partner at Cuatrecasas
  • Ms. Varuna Bhanrale, Partner at Trilegal
  • Mr. Gao Wenjie (Winston Gao), Partner at Tian Yuan Law Firm
  • Mr. Tiong Teck Wee, Partner at WongPartnership LLP

Coffee/Tea break  10:30am – 10:50am

Session 2: Panel: Common issues in tech-related arbitrations10:50am – 12:00pm
Moderator: David MacArthur, Partner at Yulchon LLC
Speakers:

  • Ms. Shweta Bharti, Managing Partner at Hammurabi & Solomon Partners
  • Ms. Lin Shumin, Director of Drew & Napier LLC
  • Mr. Huang Guoyong, Director of International Cooperation and Development Dept. of SCIA
  • Ms. Jennifer Wu, Partner at Pinsent Masons

Lunch (Buffet): 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Session 3: Intellectual Property in Technology & Arbitration 1:00pm – 2:20pm
Moderator: Ms. Winnie Tam SC, Barrister at Des Voeux Chambers
Speakers:

  • Ms. Julie Raneda, Partner at Schellenberg Wittmer
  • Mr. Robert Wachter, Partner at Shin & Kim
  • Mr. Wang Zhengzhi, Partner at Global-Law Lawyers
  • Mr. Faisal Daudpota, Partner at Daudpota International

Coffee/Tea break  2:20pm – 2:40pm

Session 4: Investment, joint venture & post M&A arbitrations 2:40pm – 4:00pm
Moderator: Dr. Christopher To, Barrister at Gilt Chambers
Speakers:

  • Dr. Le Net, Partner at LNT & Partners
  • Prof. Dr. Talal Jaber, Managing Partner at Jaber Law Firm
  • Ms. Sapna Jhangiani KC, International Counsel, Attorney-General’s Chambers, Singapore
  • Mr. Jeremy Lightfoot, Partner at Carey Olson

Coffee/Tea break  4:00pm – 4:20pm

Session 5: Panel Discussion: New Developments in Investment Arbitration in the Asia-Pacific 4:20pm – 5:40pm
Moderator: Mr. Anton Ware, Partner at Arnold & Porter
Speakers:

  • Dr. Mariel Dimsey, Partner at CMS & Former Secretary-General of HKIAC
  • Ms. Mariana Zhong, Partner at Hui Zhong Law Firm
  • Mr. James Morrison, Partner at Peter & Kim
  • Ms. Noppramart Thammateeradaycho, Partner at Tilleke & Gibbins

Concluding Remarks

  • Dr. Lars Markert, IPBA DRAC Co-Chair
  • Mr. Huen Wong, Council Member of SCIA, Executive Chairman of SCIAHK

Social Function 6:00pm – 9:00pm

  • Long Bar
    71st Floor of Raffles Shenzhen