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18
Years of Industry Experience
Intellectual Property (IP) ConfEx
DUBAI, UAE
28 MAY 2025
08:00 AM – 05.00 PM Approx. Local Time
Venue:
Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek,
Baniyas Road, Dubai, UAE
KEY THEMES
Intellectual Property Trends and Globalization. Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights. IP Litigation, Enforcement, and Cross-Border Disputes. Patent Management, Monetization, and Portfolio Optimization. Brand Protection, Counterfeiting, and Infringement. Licensing, Commercialization, and IP Asset Maximization. Privacy, Security, and Compliance in IP. Data Protection and Regulatory Impact. AI, Emerging Technologies, and the Future of IP.
Who Attends?
The Intellectual Property Conference brings together 100-150 senior professionals overseeing patents, trademarks, copyrights, and IP strategies within their organizations. The event also welcomes law firm partners and technology service providers offering innovative IP and tech solutions.
Corporate Intellectual Property Leadership
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Chief Intellectual Property Officer (CIPO)
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General Counsel / Deputy GC – IP
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Head of IP / VP of Intellectual Property
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Chief Patent Officer / Head of Patent Strategy
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IP Compliance & Risk Management Leaders
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IP Litigation & Dispute Resolution Specialists
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Senior Counsel – IP Enforcement & Brand Protection
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Patent, Trademark & Copyright Experts
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Licensing & Commercialization Attorneys
Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Regulatory Leadership
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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)
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Director – Data Privacy & Protection
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Head of Compliance / Chief Compliance Officer
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Risk & Governance Directors
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Data Protection Officers (DPOs)
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Cyber Law Advisors & Regulatory Counsel
Legal & Tech Innovation Leadership
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General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer
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Head of Legal Innovation / Legal Operations
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Technology & IP Innovation Counsel
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AI, Blockchain & Emerging Tech Legal Experts
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LegalTech & RegTech Solution Providers
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IP Monetization & Commercialization Strategists
Dispute Resolution & Enforcement
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Cross-Border IP Disputes Experts
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ADR & Arbitration Practitioners
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IP Litigation Counsel
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Enforcement Officers & Brand Protection Heads
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Events 4 Sure & GeneralCounsel360 present a distinguished lineup of intellectual property leaders from global corporations. Speakers will share expert insights, strategies, and guidance on key agenda topics.
KEY SPEAKERS
Ahmad Saleh
Partner, Head of Innovation,
Patents
Al Tamimi & Company
Chadi Antoine Akiki
Group General Counsel
Mondia Group
Ahmed Zaki
SVP for Legal Affairs
Al Hamra Group LLC
Ras Al Khaimah
Tawfiq Adnan Zuwayyed
General Legal Counsel
Commercial Bank International
Felipe Arboleda Márquez
Regional General Counsel, AMET
CHEP
Muhanned Bukhatwa
Group Legal Counsel (DPO)
Emirates NBD
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Sergey Medvedev
Senior Partner
Gorodissky & Partners
Femi Daniel
Lead, Privacy and Data Protection, EEMEA Region
Mastercard Inc.
Thomas J. Colson, Esq.
Founder/CEO
Executive IP
Vijay Kumar Ojha
Group Company Secretary
Sharaf Group
Saloni Tuteja
Head of Legal & Compliance
Servier
Imran Nawaz
Chief Strategy Officer,
Heden Group
Motilal Chaturvedi
Vice President
First Abu Dhabi Bank
AGENDA PROGRAM
(One on One Introductions & Meetings Format)
(08:00 AM – 05.00 PM Approx. Local Time)
08:00 AM – Onwards | Conference Registration & Networking Refreshments
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM | Introductions & Speed Networking
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Kickstart the conference with high-energy networking designed to maximize connections in a short time.
Session Highlights:
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Welcome & Icebreaker – Quick introductions to set the tone for the day.
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Speed Networking – Structured 2-minute rotations for rapid introductions with peers.
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Find Your Interest Group – Identify attendees with shared interests in IP, Patent, Trademark, Privacy, Compliance & Security.
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Facilitated Connections – Meet key stakeholders, industry experts, and service providers
09:00 AM – 09:40 AM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Converging Forces: Building Trusted, Resilient, and Compliant Organizations in the Age of AI, Cyber Threats & Global Regulation
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Balancing agility with accountability in a fast-paced regulatory environment
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Connecting data privacy, cybersecurity, and IP for enterprise resilience
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How AI is reshaping risk, compliance, and innovation governance
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Legal-tech-business collaboration for unified strategic outcomes
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Future-proofing organizations in high-risk, high-opportunity markets
09:40 AM – 10:00 AM | Keynote Address
(A leading service provider delivers a powerful, insight-rich keynote that offers exceptional value, helping the audience learn, reflect, and apply practical solutions)
10:00 AM – 10:10 AM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation
(A service provider showcases innovative solutions addressing key industry challenges aligned with the conference theme)
10:10 AM – 10:50 AM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
From Invention to Regulation: A CxO View on Innovation & Governance
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C-suite strategies for turning innovation into protected, compliant growth
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Aligning R&D, IP, cybersecurity, and GRC across the innovation lifecycle
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The evolving role of boards and GCs in risk-intelligent innovation
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Navigating global patent, privacy, and AI-related regulatory exposure
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Building innovation ecosystems with governance and trust by design
10:50 AM – 11:10 AM | Keynote Address
(A leading service provider delivers a powerful, insight-rich keynote that offers exceptional value, helping the audience learn, reflect, and apply practical solutions)
11:10 AM – 11:30 AM | Refreshments
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Enjoy a tea break while networking and engaging in peer-to-peer discussions
11:30 AM – 12:10 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
AI, Trade Secrets & Data Privacy: Navigating the Grey Zones
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Legal uncertainty in generative AI, proprietary algorithms, and training data
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Trade secret risks when AI models ingest sensitive or third-party IP
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Privacy-by-design vs. innovation velocity in AI system development
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What regulators, courts, and governments are signaling around AI+IP
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Building internal governance for emerging AI legal risks and ethics
12:10 PM – 12:20 PM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation
(A service provider showcases innovative solutions addressing key industry challenges aligned with the conference theme)
12:20 PM – 01:00 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Global Regulation Crossfire: IP, Data & Cyber Laws Collide
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Managing multi-jurisdictional compliance for global enterprises
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Cross-border complexities in IP transfer, data sovereignty, and cyber laws
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Responding to conflicts between national security and digital trade
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Strategies for global legal harmonization and operational scalability
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Navigating upcoming regulatory shifts (EU AI Act, Digital India, etc.)
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM | Lunch Break & Informal Networking
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Enjoy a networking lunch with speakers, sponsors, and fellow delegates
02:00 PM – 02:40 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Navigating the Privacy, Security & IP Convergence: Unified Compliance in a Fragmented World
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Key overlaps and friction points between data privacy, IP law, and cybersecurity
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Designing integrated, scalable compliance programs for global operations
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Risk-based prioritization amid conflicting regulatory demands
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Operational collaboration between IT, legal, and risk functions
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Role clarity: CISOs, DPOs, and IP heads in governance ecosystems
02:40 PM – 02:50 PM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation
(A service provider showcases innovative solutions addressing key industry challenges aligned with the conference theme)
02:50 PM – 03:30 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Smart Governance for Emerging Tech: Risk Management in AI, Blockchain & IP-Driven Innovation
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Frameworks for governing high-impact, high-risk emerging technologies
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IP risk in decentralized, open-source, and AI-generated innovation
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Balancing innovation incentives with regulatory accountability
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Sector-specific insights: healthtech, fintech, smart cities, and beyond
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Building trust across autonomous systems and global tech platforms
03:30 PM – 04:10 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Managing Regulations: Relationship Between GCs, GRC Heads, DPOs, CISOs, Risk Managers & IP Leaders
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Evolving regulatory roles and how senior leaders collaborate to reduce silos
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Managing compliance overlap across legal, privacy, and security domains
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Unified risk and incident response frameworks post-regulatory breach
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Governance models for shared accountability and strategic alignment
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Practical examples of board-level coordination on compliance and risk
04:10 PM – 04:20 PM | Refreshments
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Enjoy a tea break while networking and engaging in peer-to-peer discussions
04:20 PM – 05:00 PM | Collaborative Round Table Discussions
Cyber Resilience Meets IP Protection: Defending Digital Assets in a Hyper-Connected Economy
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Safeguarding IP portfolios from cyber espionage and nation-state threats
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Linking cyber incident response with legal, regulatory, and brand risk
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Building resilience frameworks that protect innovation and continuity
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Collaboration between CISOs, GCs, and IP teams during post-breach recovery
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The role of cyber-insurance, digital forensics, and IP enforcement readiness
05:00 PM – 05:10 PM
Thank You & Closing Remarks
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A heartfelt thank you to all speakers, sponsors, and delegates for their invaluable support and participation
Post-Event Virtual Roundtable – Strategic Insights for MEA: Merging GRC, Security, Privacy & Innovation
📅 Date: May 30, 2025
⏳ Duration: 90–120 minutes
🕛 Time Zones: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM GST | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM GMT | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM SAST
🔑 Discussion Bullets:
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Key Learnings from Dubai: What Resonates for MEA’s Risk and Compliance Leaders
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Highlights from panel discussions on integrated governance, resilience, and trust
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Actionable insights for MEA-based CISOs, GRC heads, DPOs, and legal leaders
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Regional Regulatory Shifts: Privacy, Cybersecurity & Compliance in the MEA Landscape
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Status of data protection laws across UAE, KSA, Egypt, South Africa, and more
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Preparing for upcoming enforcement, cross-border data rules, and sectoral mandates
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GRC Meets Innovation: Unifying Risk, Compliance & Legal Strategy in Digital-First Organizations
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Breaking silos across privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance programs
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Embedding trust and resilience into product, legal, and operational roadmaps
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AI, IP & Data Ethics: Managing Overlaps in a Converging Governance Environment
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Risks around AI-generated content, trade secrets, and proprietary data
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Ensuring ethical innovation while protecting intangible assets and consumer trust
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Public-Private Collaboration & Strategic Foresight for Regional Resilience
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How governments and enterprises can co-develop secure, compliant ecosystems
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Building regional readiness against cyber threats and regulatory fragmentation
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*Program and Timings are subject to change without notice.
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TESTIMONIALS
“A heartfelt thank you to Events 4 Sure for including me in this year’s conference. I truly appreciate the opportunity to engage with such brilliant legal minds, and it was an enriching experience. I look forward to being part of future events and continuing to collaborate with this amazing team”
Nicola Loh
Partner, Head of Regulatory & Compliance Practice, JTJB LLP
"It was an engaging audience, with a perfect blend of practitioners and in-house counsels, as we had the honor of taking the final panel of the day. The panel, made up of long-time colleagues, shared insightful war stories and a wealth of best practices, including in the area of cyber crisis management. On my way home, I realized we had over 80 years of collective experience on that one stage.
A big thank you to Events 4 Sure for ensuring a seamless experience and for providing the opportunity to reconnect with like-minded members of the legal community."
Sandra Tsao
General Counsel,
Mandai Wildlife Group
"Many thanks to Events 4 Sure for having me and congratulations on organizing a truly successful conference.
The panel discussion on the cyber session was fantastic, and I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to share insights with fellow experts.
Looking forward to future opportunities with Events 4 Sure!"
Peggy Chow
Attorney,
Herbert Smith Freehills
SPONSORS & PARTNERS
Presenting Sponsors
In Association with
Knowledge Partners
Regular Participants
Past & Current Sponsors: Global Events
