The IP and Legal Confex 2023 was a premier legal conference and intellectual property event held on May 3, 2023, at the Grand Excelsior Hotel Bur Dubai in Dubai, UAE. Organized by DIGITALCONFEX, the event brought together legal professionals, IP experts, and industry leaders from across the Middle East, Asia, USA, UK, and Europe to discuss the latest trends and developments in the field.
The conference covered a range of key topics, including the impact of digital transformation on legal and judicial systems, future challenges in data privacy and cross-border protection, modern digital asset protection strategies, and the intersection of data protection and intellectual property. Sessions also addressed diversity and inclusion in the legal sector, alternative dispute resolution in maritime disputes, and the importance of client experience in the legal industry.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in panel discussions, roundtable sessions, and quick presentation slots featuring distinguished speakers such as Hanif Shaikh, Founder & Chairman of Emirates Holding Group; Jihene Arfaoui, In-house Legal Advisor and Founder of She The Leader; and Mohamed Gomaa, Judge and Author. The event also included networking breaks, an award ceremony, and a cocktail reception, providing ample opportunities for professional connections and collaborations.
The IP and Legal Confex was designed for a diverse audience, including in-house counsel, IP counsel, heads of litigation, contracts managers, data privacy heads, patent and trademark managers, compliance officers, cybersecurity managers, forensic and investigation managers, legal professionals, law firm partners, legal tech professionals, career seekers, investors, government officials, and startups. The conference aimed to provide valuable insights, foster networking opportunities, and facilitate business generation for all participants.
Speakers(45)
Abduraheem Padinhare Kayakalil
Senior Legal Manager at CARS24 ARABIA
Abduraheem is a corporate lawyer with a decade of experience in the Gulf region, specializing in corporate transactions and dispute resolutions.
Adv. Ripple Hamza
Founder and Senior Partner at Confrere Global Legale & CGLADR Centre for Conflict Resolution and Diplomacy
Adv. Ripple Hamza is the Founder and Senior Partner at Confrere Global Legale & CGLADR Centre for Conflict Resolution and Diplomacy, specializing in alternative dispute resolution.
Ahmad Saleh
Partner & Head of Innovation, Patents & Industrial Property (3IP) at Al Tamimi & Company
Ahmad Saleh is a Partner and Head of Innovation, Patents & Industrial Property (3IP) at Al Tamimi & Company, focusing on IP law and innovation.
Antonius Alexander Tigor
General Manager Legal Corporate Governance at Telkomsel
Antonius Alexander Tigor is the General Manager of Legal Corporate Governance at Telkomsel, overseeing legal compliance and corporate governance matters.
Astrid Gobardhan
Data Protection Officer at VFS Global
Astrid Gobardhan serves as the Data Protection Officer at VFS Global, ensuring data privacy and protection across the organization.
Bongani Luthuli
Attorney/Director at Cowan Harper Madikizela
Bongani Luthuli is an attorney and director at Cowan Harper Madikizela, focusing on legal consultancy.
David Yates
Partner, Head of Digital & Data at Al Tamimi & Company
David Yates is a Partner and Head of Digital & Data at Al Tamimi & Company, focusing on digital transformation and data protection.
Demi Liew Shu Min
Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property, COE at Standard Chartered Bank
Demi Liew Shu Min specializes in intellectual property law as Legal Counsel at Standard Chartered Bank.
Dr. Ulrich Eder
President at PUGNATORIUS S.A.
Dr. Ulrich Eder is the President of PUGNATORIUS S.A., providing expert legal counsel in international business law.
Fathy Radwan
General Counsel at Mowasalat Karwa
Fathy Radwan serves as General Counsel at Mowasalat Karwa , overseeing legal affairs in the transportation sector.
GK Ganesan Kasinathan
Partner at Chambers: Messrs GK Ganesan, International Commercial Arbitrators Advocates & Solicitors
GK Ganesan Kasinathan is an international commercial arbitrator and senior advocate based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Halil I. Kardicali
MEA Region, Enterprise Operations & SEE Region Senior Legal Counsel at 3M
Halil I. Kardicali is the Senior Legal Counsel for the MEA Region, Enterprise Operations & SEE Region at 3M, managing legal operations across multiple regions.
Hanif Shaikh
Founder & Chairman at Emirates Holding Group
Hanif Shaikh is the Founder and Chairman of Emirates Holding Group, leading the organization with a focus on strategic growth and innovation.
Harish Som
Senior Partner at MIO Law Firm
Harish Som is a Senior Partner at MIO Law Firm, with extensive experience in corporate law and dispute resolution.
Henrietta Newton Martin
Chief Legal Counsel / Manager & Adjunct Faculty in Law at Hartons Advisory
Henrietta Newton Martin serves as the Chief Legal Counsel and Manager at Hartons Advisory, and is an Adjunct Faculty in Law.
Hossam Zakaria Esmaeil
Prime Legal Counsel- CFO HZ Legal Services at Hossam Zakaria for Legal Consultation and Legal Services
Hossam Zakaria Esmaeil is the Prime Legal Counsel and CFO at HZ Legal Services, offering comprehensive legal consultation.
Iqbal Tauseef
Director Legal Affairs at TTEC
Iqbal Tauseef is the Director of Legal Affairs at TTEC, focusing on legal strategies and compliance.
Ish Jain
Arbitrator at AIAC
Ish Jain is an Arbitrator at AIAC, focusing on alternative dispute resolution.
Jihene Arfaoui
In-house Legal Advisor at She The Leader
Jihene Arfaoui is an in-house legal advisor and the founder of She The Leader, advocating for women's leadership and empowerment.
Jitesh Dhingra
South Asia Legal Counsel at Syngenta India
Jitesh Dhingra serves as South Asia Legal Counsel at Syngenta India, focusing on agricultural law.
Joyce Johnson
Chairman and Chief Investment Officer at Pacific Gate Capital
Joyce Johnson is the Chairman and Chief Investment Officer at Pacific Gate Capital, leading investment strategies and operations.
Karim Elhelaly
Group Legal Advisor at PCCW-Media (Viu)
Karim Elhelaly serves as the Group Legal Advisor at PCCW-Media (Viu), overseeing legal matters across the organization.
Kevin J Fournier
Director, IP Lawyer, Patent Attorney at Kevin J Fournier IP Legal Services Ltd.
Kevin J Fournier is the Director, IP Lawyer, and Patent Attorney at his firm, specializing in intellectual property law.
Md Ferdows Hossen
Managing Partner at Just Legal Limited
Md Ferdows Hossen is the Managing Partner at Just Legal Limited, specializing in legal services.
Medini Sourav Dutta
Regional Lead at The Hershey Company
Medini Sourav Dutta is the Regional Lead at The Hershey Company, overseeing legal operations in the PA, United States region.
Mohamed Gomaa
Judge, Council of State
Mohamed Gomaa serves as a Judge at the Council of State, bringing extensive experience in legal adjudication and jurisprudence.
Mohammad Abassery Arafa Hassanien
OT Cybersecurity Partner at Wipro
Mohammad Abassery Arafa Hassanien is an OT Cybersecurity Partner at Wipro, specializing in operational technology security.
Mohammed Mahmoud Noaman
General Counsel – Europe, Middle East & Africa at GE Power
Mohammed Mahmoud Noaman serves as the General Counsel for Europe, Middle East & Africa at GE Power, overseeing legal matters in these regions.
Mrs Cihan Seuleiman-Morgan
Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Airtel Mobile Commerce BV
Mrs Cihan Seuleiman-Morgan serves as the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Airtel Mobile Commerce BV, overseeing legal and compliance matters.
Muna Farid
Managing Director & Head of Legal at HATCH Consulting
Muna Farid is the Managing Director and Head of Legal at HATCH Consulting, providing strategic legal counsel.
Natasha Mohunlal
Managing Director at Natasha Mohunlal and Associates Inc
Natasha Mohunlal is the Managing Director of her own firm in South Africa, specializing in trademark law.
Nidhi Jagdish Parekh
Head Legal at Essar OGDSL
Nidhi Jagdish Parekh leads legal operations at Essar OGDSL, focusing on oil and gas sector legalities.
Noor Maki
Senior Legal Counsel at Ford Motor Company
Noor Maki is a Senior Legal Counsel at Ford Motor Company, specializing in corporate legal affairs and compliance.
Nouf Ali S Algazlan
LLB, LLM, PH.D. at City, University of London
Nouf Ali S Algazlan holds an LLB, LLM, and Ph.D. from City, University of London, specializing in legal research and education.
Rahul Dubey
IP Intelligence Leader at Baker Hughes
Rahul Dubey is an expert in intellectual property intelligence, focusing on strategic IP management and innovation trends.
Riham Naim
Head of Legal GULF Countries at Novartis
Riham Naim is the Head of Legal for the GULF Countries at Novartis, managing legal operations in the region.
Rishi Ganiswaran
Head of Legal ("Technology") & Chief Privacy Officer at Yinson Group of Companies
Rishi Ganiswaran leads legal and privacy operations at Yinson Group, focusing on technology and compliance.
Rohan Medane
Senior Counsel at Morningstar
Rohan Medane is Senior Counsel at Morningstar, specializing in financial services law.
Sebina Noreen Malik
Solicitor at AJames Solicitors
Sebina Noreen Malik is a Solicitor at AJames Solicitors, focusing on legal advisory and litigation.
Sharifah Thaherah
Head of Legal & Regulatory, APAC and India at Infobip
Sharifah Thaherah oversees legal and regulatory affairs for APAC and India at Infobip.
Shariza Umira Puteri Binti Kamarozzaman
Cybersecurity Lead
Shariza Umira Puteri Binti Kamarozzaman is a cybersecurity expert leading initiatives in data protection and privacy.
Somya Priyadarshini
Senior Associate at NHB Legal
Somya Priyadarshini is a Senior Associate at NHB Legal, specializing in dispute resolution.
Subitra Dali
Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment, APAC at Jabil
Subitra Dali specializes in labor and employment law as Associate General Counsel at Jabil.
Wahyu Razak
Head Legal & Compliance at Moladin Finance
Wahyu Razak oversees legal and compliance matters at Moladin Finance.
Zahid Usman Jamil
Senior Founding Barrister and Cyber Security Expert at Jamil and Jamil Barristers at Law
Zahid Usman Jamil is the Senior Founding Barrister and a Cyber Security Expert at Jamil and Jamil Barristers at Law.
Event Details
- Date
- May 3, 2023
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Grand Excelsior Hotel Bur Dubai
- Pricing
- $499
- Audience
- In-house counsel, IP counsel, heads of litigation, contracts managers, data privacy heads, patent and trademark managers, compliance officers, cybersecurity managers, forensic and investigation managers, legal professionals, law firm partners, legal tech professionals, career seekers, investors, government officials, startups
- Attendees
- Approximately 150 global participants from 72 countries