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DUBAI, UAE
27 NOVEMBER 2024
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek,
Baniyas Road, P.O.BOX 476, Dubai, UAE
One on One Introductions & Meetings Format
Contract Lifecycle Management. Electronic Signatures. Legal Technology. Data Privacy. Cyber Security. Compliance and Governance. Regulatory Compliance. Risk Management. Litigation Management.
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Head of Contract Management
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Vice President, Contracts Operations
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Director of Contracts and Risk Management
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Chief Legal and Risk Officer
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Chief Contracts and Risk Officer
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Senior Legal and Risk Counsel
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Chief Legal Officer
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Senior Contracts and Risk Specialist
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Head of Legal
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Contracts Manager
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Vice President - Head of Contracts
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Director of Risk Management
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Chief Risk Officer
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VP of Risk Management
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Head of Risk Management
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Director of Operational Risk
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Director of Legal Contracts
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Contract Counsel
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Senior Contract Administrator
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Contract Management Strategy Director
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Law Firm Partner
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
The Global Contracts & Risk Management ConfEx is a premier event scheduled to take place on November 27, 2024, in Dubai UAE, gathering a diverse group of professionals from across the country for learning and networking.
Key Features:
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Keynote Speeches: Industry leaders will share insights on current trends and future directions in the field.
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Case Study Presentations: Real-world case studies will offer practical solutions and strategies.
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Interactive Roundtable Discussions: Participants will delve into pressing issues and innovative practices through in-depth discussions.
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Introductions and One-on-One Meetings: Opportunities for personalized networking with peers and industry experts.
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Exhibitions: Showcase of the latest tools, technologies, and services in the industry.
Attendees will enrich their knowledge, expand their professional network, and discover new business opportunities at the ConfEx.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Events 4 Sure & GeneralCounsel360 have assembled a distinguished lineup of global thought leaders, featuring in-house lawyers from multinational corporations across diverse industries worldwide. These esteemed speakers will share invaluable perspectives, contributions, and guidance. Attendees can anticipate gaining profound insights from experts as they delve into key topics outlined in the program agenda.
KEY SPEAKERS
Nabeel Andrabi
Risk Manager
Amazon Payments
Sakshi Buttoo
Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Protection Counsel
FIS
Chehade El Kahi
General Counsel
Emirates Petroleum Company P.J.S.C
Ghassan Haddad
General Counsel & Chief of Staff
CAFU
Alex Ford Cox
Senior Associate
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Beatriz Gomez
Senior Counsel, Legal Head, META & CIS, Amadeus IT Group
Dr. Abdelkareem Alkadomi
Chief Legal And Assurance Officer
Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises
Sumit Kumar
GRC Officer
Avrioc Technologies
Cîhan Seuleiman-Morgan
Group Chief Legal and Compliance Officer & Board Secretary
Airtel Money Africa
Anuj Dhingra
Group Risk and Compliance Director
Al Masaood LLC
Marco Fey
Senior Manager Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance
Mediclinic
Eliana Fonseca
Senior Legal Counsel
Emirates Flight Catering
Mohd Shahzaan Naiyer
Contracts Manager (Legal)
Technomak Process Systems
Noor Maki
Group General Counsel
RSS LLC
Imran Kazmi
Regional Head Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection
Habib Bank Limited
Shaharyar Nashat
Executive Director Legal (Assets)
Al Jomaih Energy and Water Co.
Bijan Brahmbhatt
Director, Legal, Compliance
Precision Drilling Corporation
Sabrine Makkes
Director- Board member
Middle East and Africa Compliance Association
Islam Ragab
Global Head of Legal,
ArpuPlus
Cristina Amate
Head of Contracts and Legal
BEUMER GROUP Middle East
Muhanned Bukhatwa
Group Data Privacy Legal Counsel & Senior Manager
Emirates NBD
Meltem Ozker Gunduz
Vice-President
Novo Nordisk
Lalu Pilali
Senior Trade Compliance Manager
Trane Technologies
Christopher Shelton
Head of Legal and Sustainability
Mowah
Anna Kobzar
Legal Counsel
Seddiqi Holding LLC
AGENDA
(One on One Introductions & Meetings Format)
(08:00 AM – 05:30 PM Local Time)
08:00 AM – Onwards
Conference Registration & Networking Tea
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Registration followed by networking tea with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM
Introduction & Speed Networking
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Welcome and event overview
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One-on-One Introduction: Let the industry know you and your expertise
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Speed Networking: Rapid connections between speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates
09:00 AM – 09:50 AM
Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Maximizing Financial Impact: Leveraging Litigation and Contracts for Growth
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Cost-benefit analysis of litigation strategies
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Optimizing contract negotiation techniques
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The role of compliance in financial success
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Leveraging technology for contract management and litigation efficiency
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Measuring the financial impact of contractual relationships
Speakers:
Yasser Aboismail, General Counsel & Head of Compliance MENA - Global Head of Group Human Rights Office, Schindler Group
Laura Thomson, General Counsel, Emirates Water and Electricity Company
Faris Shehabi, Senior Associate, Dentons & Co.
09:50 AM – 10:10 AM
Keynote Address
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy: Safeguarding Contracts and E-Discovery in a Digital Age
10:10 AM – 11:00 AM
Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Trends Shaping Contract Law, Litigation, and E-Discovery in the Middle East
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Impact of digital transformation on contract drafting and management
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Cross-border litigation: Challenges and opportunities
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E-discovery best practices in Middle Eastern jurisdictions
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Regulatory changes affecting contractual obligations
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The role of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in litigation
Speakers:
Noor Maki, Group General Counsel, RSS LLC
Muhanned Bukhatwa, Group Data Privacy Legal Counsel & Senior Manager, Emirates NBD
Christopher Shelton, Head of Legal and Sustainability, Mowah
Eliana Fonseca, Senior Legal Counsel, Emirates Flight Catering
Yannick Hefti-Rossier, Senior Associate, Bird & Bird (MEA) LLP
Ali Katkhada, Group Chief Information Officer, Deepa Group
Ali Haidar, Head of Legal and Government Affairs, Microsoft, UAE
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM
Tea Break & Informal Networking
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Engage in networking over tea with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates
11:10 AM – 11:30 AM
Keynote Address
Harnessing AI and Machine Learning: Transforming Litigation and Contract Management
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Risk Management in Cross-Border Transactions and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments
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Legal challenges and best practices in enforcing foreign judgments and awards
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Managing cross-border risks: Contractual safeguards and dispute resolution clauses
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International arbitration vs. local litigation: Which is better for cross-border disputes?
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How differences in international laws affect contract enforcement and litigation outcomes
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Strategies to mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks in cross-border transactions
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Case studies: Successful enforcement of foreign judgments in complex international disputes
Speakers:
Bijan Brahmbhatt, Director, Legal, Compliance, Precision Drilling Corporation
Alex Ford Cox, Senior Associate, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Nicola Jackson, Partner, Charles Russell Speechlys
Antonia Birt, Partner, Reed Smith
Sean Whitham, Of Counsel, Herbert Smith Freehills
12:20 PM – 12:30 PM
Product Demonstration
12:30 PM – 01:20 PM
Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in the Middle East: Legal and Contractual Approaches
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Key dispute resolution frameworks in Middle Eastern jurisdictions
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Comparing arbitration, mediation, and litigation for dispute resolution in contracts
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The role of Sharia law in legal disputes and contractual agreements
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How cultural factors influence dispute resolution in the Middle East
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Drafting contracts with built-in dispute resolution clauses for Middle Eastern transactions
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Case studies: Effective dispute resolution through litigation and contracts in the region
Speakers:
Sean Whitham, Of Counsel, Herbert Smith Freehills
Antonia Birt, Partner, Reed Smith
Faris Shehabi, Senior Associate, Dentons & Co.
01:20 PM – 02:10 PM
Lunch Break & Informal Networking
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Enjoy a networking lunch with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates
02:10 PM – 02:20 PM
Product Demonstration
02:20 PM – 03:10 PM
Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Regulatory Compliance and Governance in Middle Eastern Jurisdictions: A Unified Approach
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Key regulatory frameworks shaping litigation and contract enforcement in the Middle East
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Governance and compliance challenges in regional and cross-border contracts
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How regulatory changes impact dispute resolution and litigation strategies
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Integrating governance and compliance into contract drafting and management
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Integrating ESG: Incorporating ESG Criteria into Legal Strategies for Sustainability
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The role of local and international law in shaping regulatory compliance efforts
Speakers:
Imran Kazmi, Regional Head Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection, Habib Bank Limited
Sabrine Makkes, Director- Board Member, Middle East and Africa Compliance Association
Islam Ragab, Global Head of Legal, ArpuPlus
Ahmed Zaki, SVP - Legal Affairs, Al Hamra Group LLC
03:10 PM – 03:20 PM
Product Demonstration
03:20 PM – 03:30 PM
Tea Break & Informal Networking
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Engage in networking over tea with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates
03:30 PM – 04:20 PM
Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Cybersecurity in Litigation and Contractual Agreements: Protecting Data and Managing Risks
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Managing data breaches and cybersecurity risks in e-discovery
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Cybersecurity clauses in contracts: What to include and how to enforce them
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Legal liability in the event of data breaches: Contractual vs. litigation approaches
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How cross-border transactions complicate cybersecurity issues in contracts and litigation
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Regulatory compliance: Meeting cybersecurity requirements in contracts and legal disputes
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Case studies: Legal outcomes and contract disputes stemming from cybersecurity breaches
04:20 PM – 04:30 PM
Product Demonstration
04:30 PM – 05:20 PM
Live Q&A Session with Speakers
Interactive Legal Exchange: Bridging Litigation & Contracts
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The Interplay Between Contractual Obligations and Litigation Outcomes
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Litigation Trends Impacting Contract Negotiations
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Role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Contractual Relationships
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Risk Allocation in Contracts
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E-Discovery Challenges in Contract-Related Litigation
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Regulatory Compliance and Its Impact on Contractual Agreements
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Cross-Functional Collaboration Between Legal and Business Teams
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Data Privacy Considerations in Contracts and Litigation
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The Role of Technology in Enhancing Contract Management and Litigation Preparedness
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Lessons Learned from Notable Contractual Disputes
05:20 PM – 05:23 PM
Thank You Note & Closing Remarks
A heartfelt acknowledgment of all speakers, sponsors, and global delegates whose steadfast support and active participation were instrumental in the success of this event.
*Program and Timings are subject to change without notice.
Anmeldungen
Our event follows the “Speed Networking Meetings Format” which offers an unparalleled opportunity to forge new relationships, gather unique perspectives, and explore key issues that are of interest.
Delegiertenpässe + Zusatzleistungen
Delegate Pass
Delegate Pass + Branding
Exhibition + Branding
*Delegiertenausweise
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Bis 1
Upto 2
Logo-Branding auf der ConfEx-Website Verlinkung zu Ihrer Website
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Opportunity to Distribute Marketing Collaterals & Branded Gifts
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Logo-Branding auf der ConfEx-Website Verlinkung zu Ihrer Website
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Logo-Branding auf der ConfEx-Website Verlinkung zu Ihrer Website
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Social-Media-Aktionen (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn)
Yes
2 Mal
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Möglichkeit, Geschenke mit Ihrem Branding zu verteilen (Exp-individueller USB-Stick, Kaffeetasse usw.)
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Your Brand Logo Visibility During the Event
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Möglichkeit, Geschenke mit Ihrem Branding zu verteilen (Exp-individueller USB-Stick, Kaffeetasse usw.)
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TESTIMONIALS
"I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the event, as it provided valuable insights and information. It was well-organized and allowed me to connect with other professionals in my field. I look forward to attending future events like this one."
Tony Thiaray
Legal Director,
London City Airport, UK
"I believe that the event has been beneficial for our business as we have received many potential leads. We are satisfied with the quality of leads we have received thus far."
Alex Adewunmi
Business Development Director, EMEA & MENA, Global Lingo
"I had the pleasure of attending the Dubai ConfEx for the second time and I must say it was extremely well-organized. There were numerous professionals to connect with from the GDPR field, and I obtained many high-quality leads. I would definitely love to attend such events in the future."
Samira Taourit
MEA Marketing coordinator,
Dilitrust, France
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Presenting Sponsors
Media Partners
Past & Current Sponsors: Global Events
