The 23rd Edition of the World Lawyers Forum (WLF) GRC, Cyber-Security & Risk Summit 2026 is a premier gathering of over 500 legal professionals from global law firms, corporations, and government bodies. Organized by the World Lawyers Forum, a non-governmental for-profit organization established in 2016, the summit aims to promote legal discourse and address challenges faced by legal peers worldwide. This event is scheduled for January 19–20, 2026, in Dubai, UAE.
The summit will feature three focused tracks: Litigation, GRC & Cybersecurity, and Intellectual Property. Key topics include strategic litigation for international business, cybersecurity strategies and threat resilience, and the impact of artificial intelligence on intellectual property protection. Attendees will gain insights into emerging legal challenges, regulatory trends, and strategic dispute management.
In addition to the sessions, the event will host the Legal Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements across the legal industry. The summit also offers unparalleled networking opportunities, interactive workshops, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies, providing a comprehensive platform for professional growth and collaboration.
Legal professionals, including litigators, corporate counsel, compliance officers, and intellectual property specialists, should attend to stay abreast of industry developments, enhance their professional networks, and engage with thought leaders addressing the most pressing issues in the legal landscape.
Speakers(57)
Aashna Duggal
Chief Legal Officer at Girl Power Talk
Aashna Duggal is the Chief Legal Officer at Girl Power Talk, India.
Abdelghani Alhijawi
Head - Enterprise Technology Department at Dewan Architects & Engineers
Abdelghani Alhijawi holds the position of Head - Enterprise Technology Department at Dewan Architects & Engineers, UAE.
Ahmed Nagy
Senior Legal Counsel at Emirates IslamiBankc
Ahmed Nagy holds the position of Senior Legal Counsel at Emirates IslamiBankc, UAE.
Ahmed Zaki
Senior VP at Al Hamra
Ahmed Zaki holds the position of Senior VP at Al Hamra, Dubai.
Alyaman Amer
Associate at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Alyaman Amer serves as an Associate at Fish & Richardson P.C., USA.
Anthony Kieffer
Ex E&Y Cybersecurity and Risk Professional at Independent GRC Consultant
Anthony Kieffer is an independent GRC consultant and former E&Y cybersecurity and risk professional based in France.
Arbnora Jashanica
ESG Advisory/ Board Director at The World Bank Group/ESG consulting firm
Arbnora Jashanica serves as an ESG Advisory/ Board Director at The World Bank Group/ESG consulting firm, Kosovo.
Avinav Banerjee
Lead Intellectual Property Analyst at Airbus
Avinav Banerjee is the Lead Intellectual Property Analyst at Airbus, India.
Aydan Mammadova
Lecturer and Researcher
Aydan Mammadova is a Lecturer and Researcher based in Azerbaijan.
Ayman Al Ashry
Senior Legal Consultant at Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants LLC
Ayman Al Ashry is a Senior Legal Consultant at Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants LLC, UAE.
Balaji Iyer
Advocate at CHAMBERS OF GEORGE REBELLO
Balaji Iyer is an Advocate at CHAMBERS OF GEORGE REBELLO, India.
Bandar Binthwayni
Co-Founder & Partner at Elaqat Law
Bandar Binthwayni is the Co-Founder & Partner at Elaqat Law, Saudi Arabia.
Beatriz Ruiz-Beato
Head of Global Data Privacy at NEC Corporation
Beatriz Ruiz-Beato is the Head of Global Data Privacy at NEC Corporation, Spain.
Bengi Su Karakoylu
Founder and CEO at Avokie
Bengi Su Karakoylu is the Founder and CEO of Avokie, Turkey.
Can Yildirmaz
Director of Data Privacy and Information Security at Accenture
Can Yildirmaz is the Director of Data Privacy and Information Security at Accenture, UAE.
Charanjot Singh Grewal
Legal & Compliance Consultant at XenonStack Private Limited
Charanjot Singh Grewal advises startups, founders, and growing businesses on legal, regulatory, and cyber-risk challenges in the digital economy. With expertise in contracts, HR compliance, data protection, AI & technology law, he helps organizations build compliant, scalable, and risk-aware operations.
Chinar Jethwani
Corporate Lawyer & Compliance Specialist at Varun Beverages
Chinar Jethwani serves as a Corporate Lawyer & Compliance Specialist at Varun Beverages, UAE.
Clen Cletus Richard
Senior Cybersecurity Manager at MBC Group
Clen Cletus Richard serves as a Senior Cybersecurity Manager at MBC Group, UAE.
Céline Kanakri
Partner at BLK Partners
Céline Kanakri is a Partner at BLK Partners.
David Kellis
Founder at Kellis IP
David Kellis is the Founder of Kellis IP, USA.
Despo Andreou
Director at Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm
Despo Andreou serves as a Director at Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm, Cyprus.
Dr. Mohd Hwaidi
Director of the LLM (Master of Laws) Programmes at University of Birmingham
Dr. Mohd Hwaidi serves as the Director of the LLM Programmes at the University of Birmingham, UK.
Edward Miller
Co-Founder and Partner at Madison Legal Ltd
Edward Miller is the Co-Founder and Partner at Madison Legal Ltd, UK.
Fadia Mubarak
Legal and GRC Advisor at Confidential Government Authority
Fadia Mubarak is a Legal and GRC Advisor at a confidential government authority in Saudi Arabia.
Faisal A. Siddiqui
Founder / Lawyer at Faisal A Siddiqui Law Firm
Faisal A. Siddiqui is the Founder and Lawyer at Faisal A Siddiqui Law Firm, Saudi Arabia.
Farbod Faribi Noorani
Attorney & Founder at Noorani Global Law Firm
Farbod Faribi Noorani is the Attorney and Founder of Noorani Global Law Firm, USA.
Georges Abi Saab
General Counsel at Ooredoo Group
Georges Abi Saab holds the position of General Counsel at Ooredoo Group, Qatar.
Ghassan Zeidan
Founder & CEO at Paragon Consulting Partners
Ghassan Zeidan is the Founder & CEO of Paragon Consulting Partners, UAE.
Jaswinder (Jas) Sekhon
Director & Principal at Goldman Law
Jaswinder (Jas) Sekhon serves as the Director & Principal at Goldman Law, Australia.
Jyoti Kumari
Patent Attorney, Founder at J Kumari Associates
Jyoti Kumari is a Patent Attorney and Founder of J Kumari Associates, India.
Jérémie Fierville
Partner at Signature Litigation
Jérémie Fierville is a Partner at Signature Litigation, France.
Karmanya Singh Sareen
Senior Partner at Kommit
Karmanya Singh Sareen serves as a Senior Partner at Kommit, India.
Manohar Samal
Principal Associate at Ratan Samal & Associates
Manohar Samal serves as a Principal Associate at Ratan Samal & Associates, India.
Marek Laskowski
IT Director (CIO) at Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka (DZP)
Marek Laskowski is the IT Director (CIO) at Domanski Zakrzewski Palinka (DZP), Poland.
Massyl Mallem
CEO & Co-Founder at PatentPlus AI
Massyl Mallem is the CEO & Co-Founder of PatentPlus AI, USA.
Mohamed Afir
Managing Partner, Legal & Compliance Advisor at Maghreb Legal & Compliance
Mohamed Afir is the Managing Partner and Legal & Compliance Advisor at Maghreb Legal & Compliance, Morocco.
Mohammad Abandah
Mohammad Fahad Shaikh
Director at KPMG
Mohammad Fahad Shaikh holds the position of Director at KPMG, KSA.
Muna Farid
Managing Director & Head of Legal at Hatch DWC-LLC
Muna Farid serves as the Managing Director & Head of Legal at Hatch DWC-LLC, UAE.
Nasrin Qurashi
Founder at 8 Fold HR Consultancy
Nasrin Qurashi is the Founder of 8 Fold HR Consultancy, UAE.
Natalia Zakharova
European Patent Attorney at COPA Copenhagen Patents
Natalia Zakharova is a European Patent Attorney at COPA Copenhagen Patents, UK.
Nota Pelekanou
Director at Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm
Nota Pelekanou is a Director at Pyrgou Vakis Law Firm, Cyprus.
Osama El-Masry
Data Responsibility & Privacy ME Practice Lead at Cognizant
Osama El-Masry leads the Data Responsibility & Privacy practice for the Middle East at Cognizant, UAE.
Palash Gupta
Partner at Jerome Merchant
Palash Gupta is a Partner at Jerome Merchant, India.
Prabhakaran Ramachandaran
Chairman & Managing Partner at Lincoln Global Law Chambers
Prabhakaran Ramachandaran is the Chairman & Managing Partner at Lincoln Global Law Chambers, USA.
Richard Mack
EMEA Business Executive at IBM
Richard Mack is an EMEA Business Executive at IBM, UAE.
Robert Whitehead
Partner & Head of DIFC at Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants LLC
Robert Whitehead serves as Partner & Head of DIFC at Hamdan Al Shamsi Lawyers & Legal Consultants LLC, UAE.
Sachin Kumar
Founder and CEO at RiskMindz
Sachin Kumar is the Founder and CEO of RiskMindz, UAE.
Sally S-Flifel
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Sally S-Flifel is a Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C., USA.
Saloni Tuteja
Head of Legal & Compliance at Servier Middle East
Saloni Tuteja is the Head of Legal & Compliance at Servier Middle East, UAE.
Sparsh Arora
Senior Manager at Lear Corporation
Sparsh Arora serves as a Senior Manager at Lear Corporation, India.
Sushil Iyer
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Sushil Iyer serves as a Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C., USA.
Usman Khan
Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C.
Usman Khan is a Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C., USA.
Varun K Chopra
Managing Partner at VKC LAW
Varun K Chopra is the Managing Partner at VKC LAW, India.
Vijay Ojha
Group Company Secretary at Sharaf Group
Vijay Ojha is the Group Company Secretary at Sharaf Group, UAE.
William Mansfield
Director at ABRO Industries, Inc.
William Mansfield serves as a Director at ABRO Industries, Inc., USA.
Ziad Salloum
Managing Partner at Salloum & Partner
Ziad Salloum serves as the Managing Partner at Salloum & Partner, UAE.
Event Details
- Date
- February 15-16, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
- Pricing
- $1,099 - $1,199
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including litigators, corporate counsel, compliance officers, and intellectual property specialists.
- Attendees
- 500+