2nd International Computational Law Forum
The 2nd International Computational Law Forum, held from September 21 to 22, 2019, at Tsinghua University in Beijing, was organized by the Tsinghua University School of Law and the Institute for Studies on Artificial Intelligence & Law (THUIAIL). This forum aimed to enhance international cooperation in computational law, focusing on theoretical developments and practical applications in the field.
Key topics addressed included data protection in the digital economy, platform governance, and the supervision of emerging technologies. The forum also explored big data applications, quantitative analysis in legal contexts, and recent innovations in legal technology.
The event featured a diverse lineup of speakers, including judges, researchers, technical experts, and practitioners from countries such as China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Singapore, Indonesia, and Estonia. Notable participants included Professor Xue Qikun, Vice President of Tsinghua University, and Professor Shen Weixing, Dean of Tsinghua University School of Law, who delivered keynote speeches emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary development in computational law.
The forum attracted over 200 participants, offering ample opportunities for academic interaction and networking. Attendees engaged in discussions across the main forum and six sub-forums, fostering collaboration among scholars, policymakers, and industry professionals interested in the intersection of law and technology.
Speakers(22)
Cheng Xiao
Vice Dean at Tsinghua University School of Law
Professor Cheng Xiao is the Vice Dean of Tsinghua University School of Law, with research interests in civil law and legal informatics.
Christiane Wendehorst
Professor at University of Vienna Faculty of Law
Professor Christiane Wendehorst teaches at the University of Vienna Faculty of Law, with research interests in private law and digitalization.
Christina Yan Zhang
China Director at QS Intelligence Unit
Dr. Christina Yan Zhang is the China Director at QS Intelligence Unit, specializing in higher education analytics and international education trends.
Danil Kermi
Head of Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution at World Economic Forum
Dr. Danil Kermi leads the Center for the Fourth Industrial Revolution at the World Economic Forum, focusing on global technology governance.
Du Qian
President at Hangzhou Internet Court
Du Qian holds the position of President at the Hangzhou Internet Court, focusing on the development of internet judiciary and the application of technology in legal proceedings.
Edmon Makarim
Dean at Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia
Edmon Makarim serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Indonesia, specializing in information technology law and cyber law.
Gao Simin
Vice Dean at Tsinghua University School of Law
Associate Professor Gao Simin serves as Vice Dean at Tsinghua University School of Law, focusing on financial law and corporate governance.
He Haibo
Professor at Tsinghua University School of Law
Professor He Haibo is a faculty member at Tsinghua University School of Law, specializing in administrative law and judicial review.
Jiang Ge
Associate Professor at Tsinghua University School of Law
Associate Professor Jiang Ge is a faculty member at Tsinghua University School of Law, with research interests in international law and human rights.
Liu Han
Associate Professor at Tsinghua University School of Law
Associate Professor Liu Han serves as Vice Director of the Institute for Studies on Artificial Intelligence & Law at Tsinghua University, focusing on the intersection of AI and legal studies.
Liu Yanhong
Dean at Southeast University School of Law
Liu Yanhong is the Dean of Southeast University School of Law, focusing on legal education reform and the integration of law with emerging technologies.
Long Weiqiu
Dean at Law School of Beihang University
Long Weiqiu serves as the Dean of the Law School at Beihang University, with research interests in aerospace law and legal aspects of technological innovation.
SHEN Weixing
Dean at Tsinghua University School of Law
Dean of Tsinghua University School of Law, Professor Shen Weixing delivered a keynote speech titled 'Computational Law: International Trend and Opportunity in China,' highlighting the role of Computational Law in addressing legal issues arising from technological advancements.
Thomas Fetzer
Professor at University of Mannheim Department of Law
Professor Thomas Fetzer is a faculty member at the University of Mannheim Department of Law, focusing on telecommunications law and regulation.
Wang Hongliang
Professor at Tsinghua University School of Law
Professor Wang Hongliang teaches at Tsinghua University School of Law, with expertise in criminal law and criminology.
William M. Treanor
Dean at Georgetown University Law Center
William M. Treanor is the Dean of Georgetown University Law Center, with expertise in constitutional law and legal history.
Wu Weiguang
Associate Professor at Tsinghua University School of Law
Associate Professor Wu Weiguang teaches at Tsinghua University School of Law, specializing in environmental law and policy.
Xue Qikun
Vice President at Tsinghua University
Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Vice President of Tsinghua University, Professor Xue Qikun delivered the opening remarks at the forum, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary development in Computational Law.
Zhang Wen
President at Beijing Internet Court
Zhang Wen is the President of the Beijing Internet Court, leading efforts in adjudicating internet-related cases and promoting judicial innovation in the digital era.
Zhang Xinbao
Professor at Renmin University of China Law School
Professor Zhang Xinbao is a faculty member at Renmin University of China Law School, specializing in legal theory and the intersection of law and technology.
Zhao Xiaoli
Associate Professor at Tsinghua University School of Law
Associate Professor Zhao Xiaoli is a faculty member at Tsinghua University School of Law, focusing on intellectual property law and technology transfer.
Zhao Zhigang
Director of the Information Center at Supreme People's Procuratorate of China
Zhao Zhigang serves as the Director of the Information Center at the Supreme People's Procuratorate of China, overseeing the integration of information technology within the prosecutorial system.
Event Details
- Date
- April 20-21, 2019
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇨🇳 Beijing, China
- Tsinghua University
- Audience
- Scholars, policymakers, industry professionals interested in computational law and legal technology.
- Attendees
- Over 200 participants