The 7th BGLS IP, AI Legal-Tech & Litigation Dubai 2026 is a premier legal conference organized by Bespoke Global Legal Summits (BGLS), a global platform hosting high-level legal, litigation, arbitration, IP, AI, and Legal-Tech conferences across key international jurisdictions. This event is scheduled to take place on September 21-22, 2026, at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai.
The conference will cover a range of topics, including intellectual property rights, innovation management, artificial intelligence, legal technology, research and development, and numerous other disciplines. Attendees can expect expert insights from leading industry professionals, full access to all conference sessions, networking events, and the exhibition, as well as exclusive networking opportunities with delegates and industry leaders over networking breaks and lunch.
Practical details include various registration packages, such as the Delegate Pass, Speaker Marketing Package, Delegate Pass + Award, Group Pass for three members, and Exhibition Booth + Sponsorship. Each package offers different benefits, including speaking opportunities, participation certificates, and promotional features. The event also features an advisory board comprising legal and compliance experts, DE&I advocates, and award-winning leadership coaches, ensuring high-level, practice-driven content aligned with current and emerging challenges in litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution.
This conference is ideal for legal practitioners, firm leaders, corporate legal leaders, business and corporate strategy leaders, academics, and researchers. It offers a platform to network with over 250 legal professionals, gain insights from industry leaders, and stay ahead with the latest business trends, making it a valuable opportunity for those looking to advance their careers and knowledge in the legal and technology sectors.
Speakers(62)
Abdelghani Alhijawi
Head - Enterprise Technology Department at Dewan Architects & Engineers
Abdelghani heads the enterprise technology department at Dewan Architects & Engineers.
Abdul Azeem
Head of Legal Department at Rayan Engineering Consulting
Abdul leads the legal department at Rayan Engineering Consulting.
Ahmed Nagy
Senior Legal Counsel at Emirates Islamic
Ahmed provides senior legal counsel at Emirates Islamic.
Ahmed Zaki
Senior Vice President - Legal Affairs at Al Hamra
Ahmed oversees legal affairs as senior vice president at Al Hamra.
Alok Kumar Aggarwal
Partner – Compliance & Advisory at UHY James
Alok is a partner specializing in compliance and advisory at UHY James.
Andal Seshadri
Legal Counsel at 10 Leaves
Andal provides legal counsel to 10 Leaves, specializing in corporate law.
Andrea Sesin-Tabarelli
Legal Manager at Midis Group
Andrea manages legal affairs at Midis Group.
Beatriz Ruiz-Beato
Head of Global Data Privacy at NEC Corporation
Beatriz heads global data privacy at NEC Corporation.
CS Priyanka
Director-IPR at Triumph Legalworld Pvt. Ltd. (OPC), India
CS is director of IPR at Triumph Legalworld Pvt. Ltd. in India.
Charles Shaban
Chief Representative Officer, MENA at INTA
Charles is chief representative officer for MENA at INTA.
Chinar Jethwani
Company Secretary at VARUN BEVERAGES LIMITED
Chinar serves as company secretary at Varun Beverages Limited.
Devarshi Sharma
IP Lawyer at Prodigy Legal LLP
Devarshi specializes in intellectual property law, offering legal counsel on various IP matters.
Dhritimaan Shukla
Partner, Forensic & Integrity Services at EY
Dhritimaan leads forensic and integrity services at EY, specializing in risk management.
Dr Akshay Kant Chaturvedi
Corporate Head – IPR at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited
Dr. Chaturvedi heads intellectual property rights at Gujarat Fluorochemicals.
Dr Shamini K Ragavan
Associate Professor of Law at University of Birmingham Dubai
Dr. Ragavan is an associate professor of law at the University of Birmingham Dubai.
Dr. Amol Mahulkar
Head of Intellectual Property Services at Airbus
Dr. Mahulkar heads intellectual property services at Airbus.
Dr. Lalit Bhasin
President at Society of Indian Law Firms
Dr. Bhasin is president of the Society of Indian Law Firms.
Dr. Mohamed Al Hemairy
Professor of Information Systems at University of Sharjah (UAE)
Dr. Al Hemairy is a professor at the University of Sharjah.
Dr. Thouraya Mathlouthi
Senior Legal Counsel at e&
Dr. Mathlouthi provides senior legal counsel at e&, focusing on telecommunications law.
Elena Michael
Managing Director at ELENA MICHAEL PRIVATE INSTITUTE IABS LTD
Elena manages the private institute, overseeing its operations and strategic direction.
Faiz Thakur
Founding Growth and Strategy at August
Faiz leads growth and strategy as founder at August.
Georges Abi Saab
General Counsel at Ooredoo Group
Georges serves as general counsel at Ooredoo Group.
Henrietta Newton Martin
Executive Legal Director at JusCogen & Alcop—JCA
Henrietta is the executive legal director at JusCogen & Alcop—JCA.
Janhavi Bhanushali
AVP Legal at Impact Investment Exchange Pte Ltd. (IIX)
Janhavi oversees legal affairs at IIX, focusing on impact investment and social enterprises.
Jimi John
Advocate & Arbitrator at Chambers of Jimi John, Advocates, India
Jimi is an advocate and arbitrator at his own chambers in India.
Jyoti Kumari
Founder at Lexinnovision
Jyoti founded Lexinnovision, offering innovative legal solutions.
Karim El Helaly
President at DAMA EGYPT
Karim presides over DAMA EGYPT, focusing on data management and analytics.
Lalu Pillai
Senior Trade Compliance Manager at Trane Technologies
Lalu manages trade compliance at Trane Technologies.
Margarita-Nikki Michael
Consultant Lawyer at Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company)
Margarita-Nikki provides legal consulting services to Masdar, focusing on energy projects.
Maria Athanasiou
Founder at MASO
Maria is the founder of MASO, focusing on legal and business consulting.
Matthew Nobles
Director of Sustainability Accounting & Controllership at GE Vernova
Matthew leads GE Vernova’s global sustainability accounting and controllership function, building governance and reporting frameworks aligned with evolving international standards.
Megha Agarwal
Senior Counsel (APJ Lead) at Optimizely
Megha leads legal operations in the Asia-Pacific region for Optimizely, a digital experience platform.
Mohamed Abourasm Sayed
Head of Legal at Evolutions
Mohamed leads the legal department at Evolutions, overseeing all legal matters.
Mohammed Noaman
General Counsel Europe, Middle East and Africa at GE Vernova
Mohammed serves as general counsel for Europe, Middle East, and Africa at GE Vernova.
Mostafa Hussein
Senior Legal Counsel at Emirates Islamic
Mostafa provides senior legal counsel at Emirates Islamic.
Mubashir Mansor
Partner at Skrine, Malaysia
Mubashir is a partner at Skrine in Malaysia.
Muhammad Waqar Aslam
AIOps Manager at Dewan Architects & Engineers
Muhammad manages AIOps at Dewan Architects & Engineers, integrating AI into operations.
Muna Farid
Managing Director & Head of Legal at Hatch Consulting
Muna manages legal affairs as managing director at Hatch Consulting.
Nishi Shabana
Founding Partner at LUME LEGAL, India
Nishi is founding partner at LUME LEGAL in India.
Osama El-Masry
ME Practice Lead - Data Responsibility & Privacy at Cognizant
Osama leads data responsibility and privacy practices in the Middle East for Cognizant.
Prantap Kalra
General Counsel & Board Director at JCB India Ltd.
Prantap is general counsel and board director at JCB India Ltd.
RRajesh (RAAJ) Jagaasiia
Managing Partner at Right Just-Is Lawyers And Consultants Fzc Llc
RRajesh is managing partner at Right Just-Is Lawyers And Consultants Fzc Llc.
Ramy Rasmy
Assistant Manager at DAMAC Properties
Ramy manages assistant roles at DAMAC Properties, focusing on real estate operations.
Raymond Kisswany
Partner at Davidson & Co Law Firm
Raymond is a partner at Davidson & Co Law Firm.
Richard Chudzynsk
Partner at Konexo - Eversheds Sutherland
Richard is a partner at Konexo, providing legal services through Eversheds Sutherland.
Richard Milchior
Of Counsel at Herald (anciennement Granrut), France
Richard serves as of counsel at Herald, formerly Granrut, in France.
Rinat Gareev
Attorney at Whitecliff
Rinat is an attorney at Whitecliff.
Ruchi Agnihotri
Counsel at DSK Legal, India
Ruchi is counsel at DSK Legal in India.
Sabrine Makkes
Founder and Chair at Women In Mentoring (WIM)
Sabrine founded and chairs Women In Mentoring, supporting women in legal careers.
Saloni Tuteja
Head of Legal and Compliance, Middle East at Servier
Saloni oversees legal and compliance in the Middle East for Servier.
Sanaz Javadi Farahzadi
IP Attaché MENA Region & Pakistan at UK Intellectual Property Office
Sanaz serves as IP attaché for the MENA region and Pakistan at the UK Intellectual Property Office.
Sanil Khatri
Principal at Baker & McKenzie Wong & Leow, Singapore
Sanil is a principal at Baker & McKenzie Wong & Leow in Singapore.
Sergey Konov
Regional Compliance & Integrity Officer IMETA at Boehringer Ingelheim
Sergey oversees compliance and integrity in the IMETA region for Boehringer Ingelheim.
Shaima Al Sayed
Managing Director at Al Houby Advocates & Legal Consultancy
Shaima manages Al Houby Advocates & Legal Consultancy, providing legal services.
Shireen Kapoor
Founder at ASK Consultancy
Shireen founded ASK Consultancy, offering legal consulting services.
Skanda Reddy
Senior Associate at Eversheds Sutherland - Konexo
Skanda is a senior associate specializing in legal services at Eversheds Sutherland.
Sophie Best
CEO & Legal Tech/AI Consultant & Educator at Knowledge Nexus
Sophie is CEO and consultant at Knowledge Nexus, specializing in legal tech and AI.
Srijit Mukherjee
General Counsel at Kocho
Srijit serves as general counsel at Kocho.
Stefka Bratoevska
Lawyer | CEDR Accredited Mediator at London Legal Support Trust
Stefka is a lawyer and accredited mediator, providing dispute resolution services.
Suruchi Kumar
Founder at SKLC
Suruchi founded SKLC, offering legal consulting and services.
Svetlana Ashchepkova
Independent Credit & AI Risk Advisor at CLAREUM LABS
Svetlana provides advisory services on credit and AI risk management, leveraging her expertise in financial technologies.
Vijay Ojha
Group Company Secretary at Sharaf Group, Dubai
Vijay serves as group company secretary at Sharaf Group in Dubai.
Event Details
- Date
- March 30-31, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Dubai
- Pricing
- $899 - $3,499
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, firm leaders, corporate legal leaders, business and corporate strategy leaders, academics, and researchers
- Attendees
- 250+