IPBA Arbitration Day 2024: Arbitration in the Face of Tech Innovation and a Changing Landscape
Date: 24-25 Oct 2024
Venue: Shenzhen, China
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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