Breakout Sessions
Foreign Investment in Dispute Resolution
Hibiscus II, Shangri-La HotelDiscussion points include:
- The various regulatory regimes which affect foreign investments, including in Southeast Asia and beyond.
- The challenges and promises associated with such regimes, and the role which dispute resolution can play in improving the environment for foreign investment.
Confirmed Speakers include:
- Ms Chong Chia Chi, Counsel, Mori Hamada & Matsumoto (S) LLP
- Mr K. Minh Dang, Senior Partner, YKVN Law Firm
- Mr Cahyo R. Muzhar, Director General for Legal Administrative Affairs, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Republic of Indonesia
Moderator and Rapporteur:
- Professor Lim Lei Theng, Associate Professor, National University of Singapore
Assistant to the Rapporteur:
- Ms Leanne CHENG, Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours), National University of Singapore
SESSION 2 — 1.50pm - 3.00pm
Infrastructure Projects: Ecosystems and Frameworks
Hibiscus III, Shangri-La HotelDiscussion points include:
- The role of national and regional infrastructure projects in promoting connectivity.
- Ideas and perspectives on the roles that various international institutions can play in promoting infrastructure development.
Confirmed Speakers include:
- Mr Peter Hyland, Regional Director, Cistri Pte Ltd
- Mr Chidi Izuwah, Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Dr James J. Nedumpara, Head, Centre for International Trade and Investment Law, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
- Mr Wei Sun, Partner, Zhong Lun Law Firm
Moderator and Rapporteur:
- Professor Ruby Lee, Associate Professor, National University of Singapore
Assistant to the Rapporteur:
- Ms Chua Huimin, Michelle, Assistant Manager, NUS Law Centre for Pro Bono & Clinical Legal Education
Setting Standards for Dispute Resolution in an AI Age
Hibiscus II, Shangri-La HotelDiscussion points include:
- The intersection between dispute resolution and Artificial Intelligence.
- The initiatives and approaches which different countries have adopted for online dispute resolution.
- The efforts by governments and other organisations in setting dispute resolution and mediation standards, and the implications for businesses and the public at large.
Confirmed Speakers include:
- Dr Alberto Elisavetsky, Founder and Director, Social Network Online Dispute Resolution Latin-America
- Ms Ana Maria Maia Gonçalves, Founder and President, Institute for Certification and Training of Lusophone Mediators (ICFML)
- Dr Tarik Mossadek, University Professor, Founder Partner , Mossadek Law Firm
Moderators and Rapporteurs:
- Professor Locknie Hsu, Professor of Law, Singapore Management University
- Professor Dorcas Quek Anderson, Assistant Professor of Law, Singapore Management University
Assistant to the Rapporteurs:
- Ms Lee Tze En Chrystal, Management Associate, Enterprise Singapore
- Mr Joseph Li Jing Xin, Bachelor of Laws (Magna Cum Laude), Singapore Management University
SESSION 4 — 3.20pm - 4.30pm
Efficiencies and Alliances in Partnerships
Hibiscus III, Shangri-La HotelDiscussion points include:
- The bilateral, plurilateral and multilateral approaches to dispute resolution.
- The regulatory and institutional factors that make specific venues attractive dispute resolution hubs.
- How jurisdictions can enhance the public-private partnership and collectively contribute to creating a trusted and reputable international dispute resolution hub.
Confirmed Speakers include:
- Professor Zachary R. Calo, Professor of Law and Founding Faculty Member, Hamad bin Khalifa University Doha, Qatar
- Ms Christina Hioureas, Counsel, International Litigation & Arbitration, Foley Hoag LLP
- Professor Martin Lau, Professor of Law, School of Law, SOAS, University of London
Moderators and Rapporteurs:
- Professor Nadja Alexander, Professor of Law (Practice), Director, Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy, Singapore Management University
- Professor Pasha Hsieh, Associate Professor of Law and Lee Kong Chian Fellow, Director, LL.M Programme, Singapore Management University
Assistant to the Rapporteurs:
- Ms Janet Checkley, Research Associate, Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy, Singapore Management University