DIGITALCONFEX Presents
IP and LegalConfex
1st Edition May 03, 2023 | Venue: Grand Excelsior Hotel Bur Dubai
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About IP and Legal Confex
The IP and Legal Confex 2023 was a premier event for legal professionals and experts in intellectual property. This year's conference featured a line-up of renowned speakers, bringing together the latest insights and trends in the field. As we unlocked the power of innovation and legal expertise on 3rd May, 2023 in the world’s richest city, Dubai, we are excited to see what the future holds. Stay tuned for the latest edition of our IP and Legal Confex as we connect innovators and legal minds for a brighter future.
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Why Should You Attend?
INSIGHTS

Get insights on the latest trends and techniques in IP & Legal

Networking

Network with top industry professionals and brands

Branding

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BUSINESS GENERATION

Generate qualified business leads and engage with your potential audience

Exhibition

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Meetings

In-person or virtual meetings to engage the way you want

Who Is It For?
In-house Counsel
IP Counsel
Head of Litigation
Head of e-discovery
Contracts Managers
Data Privacy Heads
Head of IP
Patent Managers
Trademark Managers
Head of Risk and Compliance
Cyber Security Managers
Forensic and Investigation Managers
Head of Legal
Chief Legal/IP officers
Patent attorneys
IP/Law firm Partners
Law/IP Tech Professionals and Service providers
Career Seekers
Investors
Government officials
Startups
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Conference
20
Intrigue Discussions
40
Expert Speakers
150
Global Participants
72
Countries
Awardees
Adv. Kanchan Talreja

Adv. Kanchan Talreja

Top 25 Emerging Women in Legal

Lead Counsel
Adv. Kanchan Talreja and Associates

Yazeed Samain

Yazeed Samain

Top 25 Emerging Litigation Partner Award

Partner
MAS Advocates

Somya Priyadarshini

Somya Priyadarshini

Top 25 Emerging Women in Legal

Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution
NHB Legal

Rana Abdulaziz Almokbel

Rana Abdulaziz Almokbel

Top 25 Emerging Women in Legal

Partner
Alsaleh, Alsahli & Partners Law Firm L.L.P

Lika (Lia) Shikhiashvili

Lika (Lia) Shikhiashvili

Top 25 Emerging Women in Legal

Partner
Bezhashvili Law Firm

Adv. Subeena Parwin

Adv. Subeena Parwin

Top 25 Emerging Women in Legal

Partner
Confrere Global Legale

Vivek Jayesh Vashi

Vivek Jayesh Vashi

Top 25 Emerging IP Partner

Head of Legal - IPR and Contracts
GormalOne LLP

Renuka Rajan

Renuka Rajan

Top 25 Emerging Women in IP

Managing Associate
Lall & Sethi

Ola Soliman

Ola Soliman

Top 25 Emerging Women in Legal

Founder and Managing Partner
Three Sixty Legal

Shipra Alisha Philip

Shipra Alisha Philip

Top 25 Emerging Women in IP

Senior Associate
RNA Technology and IP Attorneys

Ghaida Bajbaa

Ghaida Bajbaa

Top 25 Emerging Women in Legal

Associate
Looaye Al-Akkas Law Firm

Amna Umar Khan

Amna Umar Khan

Top 25 Emerging Women in Legal

Associate
Al Tamimi & Company

Rawan Dabbas

Rawan Dabbas

Top 25 Emerging Women in Legal

Regional Director
IFPI MENA – representing the recording industry worldwide

Preeti Chockalingam

Preeti Chockalingam

Top 25 Emerging Women in IP

Senior Legal Counsel
Technicolor Connected Home India Private Limited

Anushika Shihani Ranadewa

Anushika Shihani Ranadewa

Top 25 Emerging Women in Legal

Senior Legal Consultant
AL Madhani & AL Shamsi Advocates And Legal Consultants LLC

Zartasha Iqbal

Zartasha Iqbal

Top 25 Emerging Women in Legal

Legal Associate
Jasim AlMaeeni Advocates and Legal Consultants Dubai, UAE

Speakers
Speakers and industry experts who put together a fantastic event
Chief Guests
Hanif Shaikh
Founder & Chairman
Emirates Holding Group
Jihene Arfaoui
In-house legal advisor
Founder of She The Leader Ambassador of women news agency
Keynote Speaker
Mohamed Gomaa
Judge, Council of state, Author, Dr. Jur., Former lawyer, Mgr., Dipl. prof. hon.
Distinguished Speakers
Saloni Tuteja
Saloni Tuteja
Head of Legal, Middle East
Servier
Eugénie Michalopoulos
Eugénie Michalopoulos
Lawyer
Eugénie Michael
Muna Farid
Muna Farid
Managing Director & Head of Legal
HATCH Consulting
Henrietta-Newton-Martin
Henrietta Newton Martin
Chief Legal Counsel / Manager & Adjunct Faculty in Law
Hartons Advisory
Somya Priyadarshini
Somya Priyadarshini
Senior Associate
NHB Legal
Dr. Ulrich Eder
Dr. Ulrich Eder
President
PUGNATORIUS S.A.
Adv. Kanchan Talreja
Adv. Kanchan Talreja
Lead Counsel
Adv. Kanchan Talreja and Associates
Mrs Cihan Seuleiman-Morgan
Mrs Cihan Seuleiman-Morgan
Chief Legal and Compliance Officer
Airtel Mobile Commerce BV
Adv. Ripple Hamza
Adv. Ripple Hamza
Founder and Senior Partner
Confrere Global Legale & CGLADR centre for Conflict Resolution and Diplomacy
Zahid Usman Jamil
Zahid Usman Jamil
Senior Founding Barrister and Cyber Security Expert
Jamil and Jamil Barristers at Law
Sebina Noreen Malik
Sebina Noreen Malik
Solicitor
AJames Solicitors
Mohammed Mahmoud Noaman
Mohammed Mahmoud Noaman
General Counsel – Europe, Middle East & Africa
GE Power
Hossam Zakaria Esmaeil
Hossam Zakaria Esmaeil
Prime Legal Counsel- CFO HZ legal Services
Hossam Zakaria for Legal Consultation and legal Services
Kevin J Fournier
Kevin J Fournier
Director, IP Lawyer, Patent Attorney
Kevin J Fournier IP Legal Services Ltd.
Astrid Gobardhan
Astrid Gobardhan
Data Protection Officer
VFS Global
Karim Elhelaly
Karim Elhelaly
Group Legal Advisor
PCCW-Media (Viu)
Halil I. Kardicali
Halil I. Kardicali
MEA Region, Enterprise Operations & SEE Region Senior Legal Counsel
3M
Nizar Chabbi
Nizar Chabbi
Senior Manager - Contracts
Gartner
Noor Maki
Noor Maki
Senior Legal Counsel
Ford Motor Company
Ahmad Saleh
Ahmad Saleh
Partner & Head of Innovation, Patents & Industrial Property (3IP)
Al Tamimi & Company
Antonius Alexander Tigor
Antonius Alexander Tigor
General Manager Legal Corporate Governance
Telkomsel
Harish Som
Senior Partner
MIO Law Firm
Joyce Johnson
Joyce Johnson
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer
Pacific Gate Capital
Ish Jain
Ish Jain
Arbitrator, AIAC
Nouf Ali S Algazlan
Nouf Ali S Algazlan
LLB, LLM, PH.D.
City, University of London
Riham Naim
Riham Naim
Head of Legal GULF Countries
Novartis
Mohammad Abassery Arafa Hassanien
Mohammad Abassery Arafa Hassanien
OT cybersecurity Partner
Wipro
Dr. Amr Eldakak
Dr. Amr Eldakak
Dr. Amr Eldakak
Principal
David Yates
David Yates
Partner, Head of Digital & Data
Al Tamimi & Company
Conference Itinerary
Theme: Understanding the challenges and shaping the future of IP and Legal Industry

Topics:

Points of discussion:

  • The increasing importance of data privacy in the digital age, and the challenges posed by cross-border data transfers.
  • The evolution of data privacy regulations, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws in other jurisdictions.
  • The impact of data localization laws on cross-border data transfers, including restrictions on the transfer of personal data to countries with weaker data privacy regulations.
  • The importance of international data transfer agreements and certifications, such as the EU-US Privacy Shield and Binding Corporate Rules, in ensuring cross-border data protection.
  • The role of technology in ensuring cross-border data protection, including the use of encryption, secure data storage, and access controls.
  • The challenges posed by emerging technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI), in ensuring cross-border data protection.
  • Best practices for organizations in ensuring cross-border data protection, including conducting data protection impact assessments, implementing data protection policies and procedures, and providing data privacy training to employees.
  • The role of governments and regulatory bodies in ensuring cross-border data protection, including cooperation and information-sharing between jurisdictions.
  • The future of cross-border data protection, including emerging trends and areas of focus for continued progress.

Points of Discussion:

  • The current state of diversity and inclusion in the legal sector, including efforts made to increase representation and address systemic barriers.
  • The benefits of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, including improved decision-making, innovation, and client satisfaction.
  • The challenges and obstacles faced by underrepresented groups in the legal sector, including bias, discrimination, and lack of access to mentorship and advancement opportunities.
  • Best practices and strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, including recruitment and retention efforts, and creating inclusive workplace cultures.
  • The role of leadership and accountability in driving progress towards greater diversity and inclusion in the legal sector.
  • The future of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, including emerging trends and areas of focus for continued progress.

Points of discussion:

  • The importance of data protection and intellectual property (IP) in the digital age, and how they intersect.
  • The impact of data breaches and cyberattacks on IP, including theft of trade secrets, patents, and other valuable information.
  • The importance of data protection measures in safeguarding IP, including encryption, access controls, and secure data storage.
  • The role of IP laws in protecting data, including copyrights and trademarks, and the challenges posed by emerging technologies such as AI and machine learning.
  • The importance of data privacy laws in protecting IP, including the GDPR and other similar regulations.
  • The challenges posed by cross-border data transfers in protecting IP, including conflicting regulations and data localization laws.
  • The role of technology in protecting both data and IP, including the use of blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies.
  • The importance of employee training and awareness in protecting data and IP, including best practices for data handling and identifying potential risks.
  • The future of data protection and IP, including emerging trends and areas of focus for continued progress.

Points of Discussion:

  • The importance of client experience in the legal industry, and how it has evolved in recent years.
  • The key elements of a positive client experience in the legal industry, including clear communication, responsiveness, and transparency.
  • The impact of technology on client experience in the legal industry, including the use of digital platforms and tools to improve communication and accessibility.
  • The role of data analytics and client feedback in measuring and improving client experience in the legal industry.
  • The importance of personalized service in creating a positive client experience, including tailoring services to meet individual needs and preferences.
  • The benefits of a positive client experience in the legal industry, including increased client satisfaction, loyalty, and referral business.
  • Best practices for creating a client-centric culture within a law firm, including training and development programs for lawyers and staff.
  • The role of leadership and accountability in driving progress towards improved client experience in the legal industry.
  • The future of client experience in the legal industry, including emerging trends and areas of focus for continued progress.

Points of discussion:

  • The importance of cybersecurity incident and breach reporting in organizations, including legal and regulatory requirements.
  • The key elements of an effective cybersecurity incident and breach reporting system, including clear policies and procedures, incident response plans, and employee training and awareness.
  • The impact of cybersecurity incidents and breaches on organizations, including financial losses, reputational damage, and legal liabilities.
  • The legal and regulatory requirements for incident and breach reporting, including notification timelines and reporting procedures.
  • The importance of timely and accurate reporting in mitigating the impact of cybersecurity incidents and breaches.
  • The role of internal and external stakeholders in incident and breach reporting, including IT security teams, legal counsel, and regulatory authorities.
  • The challenges posed by the increasing frequency and complexity of cybersecurity incidents and breaches, and the need for ongoing education and training for employees and other stakeholders.
  • The benefits of incident and breach reporting beyond compliance, including improved risk management, incident response, and business continuity.
  • The future of incident and breach reporting, including emerging trends and areas of focus for continued progress.
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Explore the different ways you can experience IP & Legal Confex:
Appeal Pass
$499.00
  • 1 pass to access the full – day conference sessions
  • Access to networking tea breaks, luncheon in the conference
  • Access to the conference materials like information conference guide/marketing collaterals
  • Full day access to the exhibitors’ area
  • Quarter page Ad in our next IPegal Magazine
  • Post conference certificate of participation
Discovery Pass
$799.00
  • 1 pass to access the full – day conference sessions
  • Access to networking tea breaks, luncheon in the conference
  • Access to the conference materials like information conference guide/marketing collaterals
  • Full day access to the exhibitors’ area
  • Half page ad in our next IPegal Magazine
  • Access to post delegate list (with full information)
  • 1 access pass to Cocktail reception
  • Post conference certificate of participation
‘Power of Attorney’ Pass
$1,199.00
  • 1 pass to access the full – day conference sessions
  • Access to networking tea breaks, luncheon in the conference
  • Access to the conference materials like information conference guide/marketing collaterals
  • Full day access to the exhibitors’ area
  • Full page ad + 1 article publication in our next IPegal Magazine
  • Access to pre delegate list (with full information)
  • 1+1 access pass to Cocktail reception
  • Access to one on one business meetings (3) – Offline/Online
  • Opportunity to distribute their marketing collaterals during the conference sessions
  • Post conference certificate of participation
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