ICC YAAF & CIArb YMG: Sharpen Your Oral Advocacy Skills
Join us for an exciting debate hosted by ICC YAAF with CIArb YMG where distinguished arbitration practitioners will deliberate on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in dispute resolution. This interactive session will feature two interesting and thought-provokingdebates on whether:
- Arbitrators should use AI in the decision making process.
- AI should replace human experts in arbitration, once technically possible.
Participants will learn to refine their oral advocacy skills and engage in a dynamic discussion on the growing importance of artificial intelligence in dispute resolution. This event promises to deliver invaluable wisdom from leading arbitration practitioners in the region.
Meera Aldhaheri, Executive Assistant: meera.aldhaheri@iccwbo.org
DIFC Courts, South The Gate District DIFC Level 3, Building 5 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates, Dubai, UAE
08:30-08:45 Registration
08:45-09:00 Welcoming Remarks
- Justice Shamlan Al Sawalehi, Judge, Dubai International Financial Centre Court (DIFC Court), Dubai
- Michael Caddick, Co-Chair YMG; Director of Expert Services, Kroll, Dubai
- Dr. Zeina Obeid, ICC YAAF Representative for Middle East; Partner, Obeid & Partners, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09:00-09:30 First Debate: “Arbitrators should use AI in the decision-making process”:
For the motion:
- Shama Alsawalehi, Al Tamimi & Co, Dubai
- Natasja Pollemans, Partner, Horizons & Co, Dubai
Against the motion:
- Sarah Alaiwat, Associate, Charles Russell Speechlys, Dubai
- Stephanie Melone, Senior Associate, CMS, Dubai
Moderator: Julian Cohen, Arbitrator, Resolution Chambers, Hong Kong
09:30-09:45 Comments
09:45-10:00 Coffee Break
10:00-10:30 Second Debate: “AI should replace human experts in arbitration, once technically possible”:
For the motion:
- Grace Goh, Associate , Pinsent Masons, Dubai
- Mina Morova, Senior Associate, Vinson & Elkins, Dubai
Against the motion:
- Donia Fahmi, Senior Director, FTI Consulting, Dubai
- Jonathan Hancox, Senior Manager, Kroll, Dubai
Moderator: Reshma Oogoroh, Arbitrator, Niyom Chambers, Dubai
10:30-10:45 Comments
At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.
Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.
