Breakout Sessions

Foreign Investment in Dispute Resolution

Hibiscus II, Shangri-La Hotel

Discussion 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

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Infrastructure Projects: Ecosystems and Frameworks

Hibiscus III, Shangri-La Hotel

Discussion 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

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Setting Standards for Dispute Resolution in an AI Age

Hibiscus II, Shangri-La Hotel

Discussion 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

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Efficiencies and Alliances in Partnerships

Hibiscus III, Shangri-La Hotel

Discussion 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

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