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20th Annual Meeting and Conference

Over 1000 delegates joined the 20th Annual Meeting and Conference was held at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, May 2-5.

All Council Member titles are as of the Conference. For newly instated Council Members, check the corresponding pages of this web site

Welcome Reception

The first event at the Conference was the Reception for Women Business Lawyers, Scholarship Committee, and new IPBA members.

IPBA Scholars received certificates in a ceremony at the Welcome Reception. L to R: IPBA President Rafael Morales. Scholars: Navneel Sharma, Fiji; Moe Mynn Thu, Myanmar; Fernando Eyzaguirre, Chile; Nguyen Ngoc Ha, Vietnam; Ven Pov, Cambodia; Topaqui Diaz Colin, Mexico. Scholarship Committee: Chair Noor Meurling; V-Chair Varya Simpson; Alumni Group Leader Amit Acco; V-Chair Mark Shklov.

Susan de Silva introducing featured speaker Mrs. Fang Ai Lian.

Featured speaker Mrs. Fang Ai Lian speaking on the challenges to women face to maintain a good work-life balance.

Welcome Dinner

IPBA President Rafael Morales addressing the delegates at the Welcome Dinner.
President-Elect Suet Fern Lee addresses the delegates at the Welcome Dinner.

Universal Studios

A familiar sign, recognized universally.

A portion of Universal Studios was closed off just for IPBA delegates, who enjoyed great food, free-flowing beverages, and rides.
Delegates, and IPBA members, Omar Puertas, Gabrielle Bruce, and Anton Becker.
A delegate from China and her husband enjoying the night's festivities.
Webmaster Sylvette Tankiang with Scholars Ven Pov and Navneel Sharma.

Presidential Palace, Istana

Delegates gathered for a very special eveningat the Presidential Palace, Istana.

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Wegen, incoming JCM for Germany.

Philip Nunn and Urs Lustenberger share a drink and a smile.

Mr. Gerald Sumida and his wife, Ms. Heidi Wild.

The President of Singapore, Mr. S.R. Nathan, with Mr. Harry Hedman of Finland, his wife Ms. Iris Harju, and Ms. Gabrielle Bruce of Japan.

Incoming Publications Committee Vice-Chair Caroline Berube, with delegate Fernando Hurtado de Mendoza of Peru.

Live music entertained the guests. You can see part of the Marina Bay Sands complex behind the tall building in the background.

Lots of food and drink was enjoyed by all.

The Istana Palace.

Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew Q&A Session

The entusiastic Scholars are among the first to arrive in the auditorium, anxiously awaiting Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew.
Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew getting relaxed for his lively Q&A session.

Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre: Exhibition Hall

Between sessions, delegates were treated to delicious refreshments.

The Exhibition Hall was a good place to network.

Outgoing JCM for France, Jean-Claude Beaujour, deep in conversation with another delegate.

Cristina de A. Salvador of Brazil speaks with another delegate.

Publications Committee Vice-Chair (current Chair) Hideki Kojima discussing the Conference with other delegates.

Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands Hotel, featuring a casino, shops, and an adjacent convention centre.
Taxis drivers were excited to take passengers to the hotel for the first time.
The Expo and Convention Centre across the street from the hotel. Conference sessions were held on the 4th floor.

Japan Night

Originally open just to invited guests, word or mouth drew over 100 delegates to Japan Night, held in the hotel lobby bar.

Host Committee Organizing Committee leader Yap Wai Ming finally gets a chance to relax a little.

Guests were entertained by live music.

Anton Becker, Cedric Chao, and Gergard Wegen.
Shanti Mogan, Dhinesh Bhaskaran, and Paul Key escape to a quiet corner.

IPBA Booth in the Exhibition Hall

Delegates start to arrive. Delegate bags included a solar recharger, unique USB memory card, information on Singapore and the Conference sponsors, and a Conference booklet.

President-Elect Shiro Kuniya and two lovely ladies from his office show the delightful beauty awaiting you in Kyoto.

The first registrants for the 21st Annual Meeting and Conference in Kyoto/Osaka

Delegates got a very special discounted rate when signing up for Kyoto in Singapore.

Annual General Meeting

The most well-attended Annual General Meeting in the history of IPBA, according to Secretary-General Mr. Gerald Sumida.
IPBA Officers give their final reports of the year. Some will continue on in 2010, while the terms of others ended at Singapore.
Mrs. Lee making her first speech as President of IPBA.
Mrs. Lee gives a tribute to IPBA's founder, Mr. Nobuo Miyake---Nosei to all those who know him best.

Mr. Shiro Kuniya fulfilling a promise to wear a kimono to the Annual General Meeting. Remember: it's a man's kimono! He explains about the next IPBA Annual Meeting and Conference in Kyoto/Osaka.

Al Gore

A full house awaits Mr. Al Gore's keynote speech.

Mrs. Lee introducing Mr. Gore.

Mr. Al Gore speaks regarding climate change, and the responsibility that befalls all of us to help combat it.

Moderator Professor Tommy Koh shares a friendly repartee with Mr. Gore.

Mr. Gore always keeps up with the latest information, even under the watchful eye of starstruck delegates.

Thank you to the Host and Organizing Committees for their hard work, and to all delegates for joining the Conference! We hope to see you in Kyoto/Osaka 2011, too!