
52nd GLOBAL LEGAL & IP CONFEX,
DUBAI, UAE,
25 SEPTEMBER 2019
Legal. IP. AI. Technology. Risk. Security. Data Privacy. Compliance.
Venue: Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre,
About The Event
The 52nd Global Legal & IP ConfEx, Dubai, UAE, Event aims to bring together 300+ In-house Counsel, Law Firm Partners, Law Tech Professionals, Tech Vendors and Selected Service Providers. Get insights on Litigation. Contracts. Technology. Software. E-discovery. Risk. Security. Compliance. GDPR etc.
Keynote Speakers
Prominent Speakers

Ayesha Syed
Lead Auditor – Anti-Bribery Management System, ABAC Center of Excellence Limited,
UAE

Elias Corona
Assistant Vice President | Global Data Protection Officer, UAE Exchange, UAE
AGENDA
(08:00 AM – 04:35 PM DUBAI TIME)
* Program is subject to change without notice
08:00 AM – Onwards
Conference Registration
• Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates
• Informal Networking with Exhibitors
Introduction & Peer Networking | 08:45 AM – 09:00 AM
• Event Introduction: Get to know the daylong exciting networking & learning opportunities
• One-on-One Introduction: Let the industry know you and your expertise
Morning Keynote Address 1 | 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
GDPR Compliance: UAE & Middle East Risk Evaluation and Strategies for Mitigation
There’s a lot going on in the privacy and data protection world, including in the UAE and GCC. What are local businesses with EU ties (or even without) expected to do to comply with international DP law, and what lies ahead on the legislation front in the UAE?
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Why the EU GDPR is the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 Years?
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GDPR: how is it different from Dubai Privacy & Data Protection Law & why this matter?
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Why is UAE & Middle East so far behind Europe on Digital Privacy?
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Reforming the UAE approach to Data Protection and Privacy
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Open Data in Dubai: A New UAE Data Protection Law?
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How do you get started with your compliance program?
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From Spreadsheets to Streamlined: Automating the Third-Party Vendor Risk Lifecycle
Exclusive Case Study Presentation | 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Anti-Bribery, Risk & Compliance Management Strategies
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Evaluating Adequate Compliance, Business Ethics, Anti-Bribery and Anti- Corruption Framework
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Protecting businesses from bribery and corruption
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Anti-bribery, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering measures
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Importance of ABAC certification

Ayesha Syed
Lead Auditor – Anti-Bribery Management System,
ABAC Center of Excellence Limited, UAE
Sponsored By:
Informal Networking | 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM
● Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates
● Informal Networking with Exhibitors
11:00 AM – 11:40 AM | Leadership Learning Lab
GDPR: Top Lessons Learned in the New Privacy Era
According to Forrester, “Every organization—regardless of its location—doing business with EU customers is need to make changes to its oversight, technology, processes, and people to comply with the new GDPR rules.” In this session, privacy experts will share their top lessons learned in the new privacy era and provide practical advice for an ongoing privacy programme.
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Top 10 lessons learned in the GDPR era
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Tips for maintaining an ongoing privacy program
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Practical advice and best practices from real-life privacy initiatives
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What impact has the new data protection directive had on businesses so far?
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Impact after GDPR on IP Risk, Privacy, Fraud & Investigation Management
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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)- How differ from GDPR?
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM | Exclusive Case Study Presentation
App4Legal - Practice with Innovation
« Do more with less » is becoming more and more the ultimate challenge of legal teams! How to achieve and process a big amount of legal cases, corporate matters and legal transactions, with limited capacity! How to transform a legal department from a legacy “cost-center” to a business animator is becoming a priority zero to survive and excel.
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What are the best tools that let you control your Matters and Legal Workflows?
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How to enforce collaboration while increasing the quality of service?
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How to invest on the ultimate dashboard and KPIs in a legal department?
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How to innovate your practice on daily basis?
Feras El Hajjar
CEO,
App4Legal,
UAE
Sponsored By:
12:00 PM – 12:40 PM | Leadership Learning Lab
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Law Firms & Organizations – Changing Game in Middle East Legal/IP Industry
While the most forward-thinking law firms & organizations are ready to embrace artificial intelligence (AI), robots are not taking over the legal world any time soon. That said, its utilization is undoubtedly proving valuable for law firms & organizations who are investing in it.
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How have you seen technology change the way your law firm & organizations works?
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So how has technology changed the way Middle East lawyers work—and how will it continue to change?
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How can AI assist the integration of a firm’s knowledge?
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What are the costs implications of AI for law firms & organizations?
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So is AI the way to go for law firms & organizations?
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What does the future hold?
Informal Networking | 12:40 PM – 01:40 PM
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Networking Lunch with Speakers & Delegates
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Informal Networking with Exhibitors
01:40 PM – 02:20 PM | Leadership Learning Lab
Blockchain Technology: The Rising Demand for Trust, Transparency and the Future of Business
Blockchain could have a significant role to play in the Legal & IP (Intellectual Property) industry – if the industry can find a means to adopt the technology in the short and medium term. Panelists will aim to cover:
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Blockchain's Role in the Future of Legal & IP Industry
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How to evaluate if blockchain is suitable for your legal business?
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Blockchain innovations & regulations in the UAE & Middle East
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What lawyers need to know? Will this affect their practice or firm?
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How to implement a GDPR compliant Blockchain?
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Blockchain and the GDPR: Addressing the Compliance Challenge
02:20 PM – 03:00 PM | Leadership Learning Lab
TCyber Security - Breach Prevention, Response & GDPR
With the introduction of the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the UK and Europe, cyber security is a primary risk area for all executive boards and compliance is now an essential objective.
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Why you won’t be fined 4% of your annual turnover for a cyber security breach – despite the hype about GDPR?
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Lot of hysteria around massive fines – is it founded?
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Strategies to minimize fines
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What GDPR really says about cyber security requirements?
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What the realistic threats are to your organization?
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Why you don’t need to be increasing the liability levels with your critical third-party service providers because of GDPR?
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Cyber Security, GDPR and Protecting Intellectual Property & Trademark Rights
Informal Networking | 03:00 PM – 03:10 PM
● Networking Tea with Speakers & Delegates
● Informal Networking with Exhibitors
03:10 PM – 03:50 PM | Leadership Learning Lab
Brand Protection: Looking Beyond IP & Trademarks
Brand protection and Intellectual Property protection are critical concerns for long-term corporate growth and survival in today’s competitive, global marketplace. Failure to develop a wide-ranging strategy to protect intellectual property and brands can cost a company millions of dollars, lost competitive advantages and, ultimately, its ability to compete.
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Organizational awareness creation and implementation methods for optimal brand protection strategy
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Key Advantages to IP & Trademark Brand Protection Solutions
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Leveraging Intelligent Process Automation for Brand Protection
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Protecting Your Brand Through Trademarks
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Monitor against intellectual property infringement
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Enforce IP rights- Detection and Enforcement Strategies
03:50 PM – 04:30 PM | Leadership Learning Lab
Legal Technology & Digitalization - Will That Replace Legal/IP Counsel Or Help Them To Partner with Business?
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View on the state of digitization in the legal sector today?
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Are there any new trends spotted recently?
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Are there any typical challenges in-house legal teams face with digitizing?
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Recommend tips to the legal counsel community
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Impact of AI, Blockchain & technology innovations on legal industry
04:30 PM – 04:35 PM
Thank You Note & Closing Remarks
Thank you note in the presence of all speakers, sponsors & global delegates who made this event happen with their undaunting support and participation.
*There can be a slight change in the time provided in the agenda above
** Please be present for a session 10 minutes before the start time

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