Saudi Law Conference 2019 Program

Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Majid Abdullah Al-Kassabi Minister of Commerce and Investment

THE PROGRAM 3 - 5 November 2019 King Faisal Conventions Center InterContinental Riyadh Hotel

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Day 1: Sunday November 3rd 2019 07:00 – 09:30

Registration

09:30 – 10:30

Opening Ceremony

10:30 – 10:45

Coffee Break

10:45 – 11:45

Panel 1: Fintech Focus: KSA Latest Developments Fintech Saudi Cloud Computing Regulatory Framework Fintech Experimental Permits The role of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) in the development of Fintech

11:45 – 12:00

Prayer

12:00 – 13:00

Panel 2: Developing the Fintech Ecosystem Regulations to protect the consumer Regulations and Dispute Resolution to Enable Development of Fintech Crypto-assets and national economy/autonomy Government use of Blockchain in their documentation

13:00 – 13:10

Coffee Break

13:10 – 14:10

Panel 3: Crowdfunding and Rewards: 360 Perspective The Regulator The Law Firm The Investor The Financial Institution

13:10 – 14:10

Workshop parallel to Panel Discussion 3 (Presented by MoJ):

14:10 – 15:00

Lunch & Prayer

Rules of reconciliation and their impact on the sustainable work environment

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Day 1: Sunday November 3rd 2019

Five Parallel Workshop Sessions

15:00 – 16:00

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Workshop session 1: Basics of Fintech

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Workshop session 2: Use of blockchain in creating smart contracts + live application

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Workshop session 3: Cyber crime

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Workshop session 4: Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Legal Professionals

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Workshop session 5: Achieving the SDGs with Emerging Technologies and the Important Role of the

Legal Profession

Five Parallel Workshop Sessions

16:00 – 17:00

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Workshop session 6: Legaltech Landscape

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Workshop session 7: Ethereum: smart contract as opposed to coins

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Workshop session 8: Intellectual Asset and Intellectual Property Management for Fintech Businesses

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Workshop session 9: From Environment Law to Right of Humanity

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Workshop session 10: Dispute Resolution Clauses in Tech Agreements

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Day 2: Monday November 4rd 2019

07:00 – 09:30

Registration

09:30 – 10:30

Panel 4: KSA Latest developments in IP - experts from ministries, private companies & lawyers

Creation of an IP Agency Legal Framework, Treaties and New Regulations IP Protection and International Investment

10:30 – 10:45

Coffee Break

10:45 – 11:45

Ministry of Justice Session: Digital Transformation at the Ministry of Justice Modeling of Justice Procedures Fintech Application to the “Alimony Fund” Qualification of Judicial Organization Members

11:45 – 12:00

Prayer

12:00 – 13:00

Panel 5: IP Protection Enforcement Protection of Famous Marks Anti-Counterfeiting Voluntary Registration of Copyrights The determination of Saudi related intellectual property disputes inside and outside the territory: The perspective of an English lawyer

13:00 – 13:10

Coffee Break

09:30 – 10:30

Panel 6: Challenges to IP in KSA Trade Secrets Challenges of Protecting Intellectual Property for Fintech and Artificial Intelligence Inventions Challenges to Brand Creators and Owners

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Day 2: Monday November 4rd 2019

15:00 – 16:00

Five Parallel Workshop Sessions

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Workshop session 11: The Intersection of Bankruptcy and Intellectual Property

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Workshop session 12: The Challenges For Effective Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights In Saudi Arabia

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Workshop session 13: ICC Arbitration: a Suitable and Preferred Dispute Resolution Mode for Fintech,

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Workshop session 14: Cancellation of Registered Trademarks Under International Laws and Saudi

15

Workshop session 15: Governance of Law Firms

Technology and IP Sectors Trademark Law

15:00 – 16:00

Five Parallel Workshop Sessions

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Workshop session 16: Mechanisms of anti-money laundering in law firms

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Workshop session 17: Zakat & Tax Disputes

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Workshop session 18: Bridging the Gap between Local and International Law Firms

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Workshop session 19: Technology in the Legal Field

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Workshop session 20: Branding of Law Firms

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Day 3: Tuesday November 5rd 2019 Future Leaders day 07:00 – 09:30

Registration

09:30 – 10:30

Session 1: The Role of the Saudi Bar Association in the Empowerment of the Legal Profession

10:30 – 10:45

Coffee Break

10:45 – 11:45

Session 2: Building Tomorrow’s Leaders: Education, Qualification, Empowerment

09:30 – 11:45

Workshop parallel to Session 1 & 2 (Presented by Bankruptcy Commission):

11:45 – 12:00

Prayer

12:00 – 14:00

Session 3: Specialization within the Legal Sector

legal qualification in bankruptcy field

International Corporate Law How to Become an IP Lawyer International Humanitarian Law How to Build a Career in International Arbitration: Insights and Tips from an International Practitioner Bankruptcy

14:00 – 15:00

Lunch & Prayer

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Day 3: Tuesday November 5rd 2019 Future Leaders day 15:00 – 16:00

Five Parallel Workshop Sessions

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Workshop session 21: Social Media Ethics

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Workshop session 22: Successful Training Attitude

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Workshop session 23: IP for Startups

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Workshop session 24: Advocacy skills before the judicial authorities

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Workshop session 25: Lending & Funding to SMEs

15:00 – 16:00

Five Parallel Workshop Sessions

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Workshop session 26: International Protection of Foreign Investments in Saudi

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Workshop session 27: Legal Technology Trends and Adoption

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Workshop session 28: Professional Partnerships in Law Firms

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Workshop session 29: Legal Fees and Compensations

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Workshop session 30: Career Opportunities in the Legal Field

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