2025 Programme
8:15 – 9:00 AM
Badge Pick-up, Breakfast and Networking
9:00-9:30 AM
Welcome
9:30-10:20 AM
Agenda Topic: Achieving Qatar National Vision 2030
Panel Discussion 1: The Evolving Business Law Framework under Qatar National Vision 2030
- The evolution and future of Foreign Investment Law in Qatar
- The evolving role of Qatar’s special zones
- The important role of infrastructure projects in modernising laws and advancing the Rule of Law
- Modernising Qatar’s dispute resolution framework
- The growing role of the QFC’s judicial bodies
Panelists: TBA
10:20-10:45 AM
Coffee and Networking
10:45-11:00 AM
Presentation: Getting the most out AI in your In-House Practice
- Lara Salem, Head of Content Strategy, LexisNexis Middle East
11:00-11:45 AM
Agenda Topic: Becoming an Investor-Friendly Destination
Panel 2: Pioneering Corporate Governance in the GCC
- Corporate Governance Back to Basics
- QFMA Corporate Governance + Case Study
- Corporate governance in the QFC and harmonisation of QFC and special zones
- Governance obligations of LLCs
11:45 AM-12:40 PM
Agenda Topic: Becoming an Investor-Friendly Destination
Panel 3: Bringing Investor Confidence to the Financial Sector
- Legislative milestones in Qatar’s banking & finance sector + where the law is headed
- QFC’s new distinct regulatory zone for digital assets
- QFCRA Investment Token Rules
- The new regulatory framework for digital banking
- Governance and oversight of AI systems in banking
12:40-1:00PM
Coffee and Networking
1:00-1:40 PM
Agenda Topic: Faster, Smarter, Better: Modernising Qatar’s Justice System
Panel 4: Real Estate & Construction Disputes
- The new dedicated Enforcement Court one year on
- QICCA Developments in Construction Dispute Resolution
1:40-2:30 PM
Agenda Topic: Faster, Smarter, Better: Modernising Qatar’s Justice System
Panel 5: Choice of Forum for an Expeditious, Predictable and Judicious Resolution of Disputes
- Pros and cons of the Trade & Investment Court
- When can parties opt for the Qatar International Court
- Updated Rules for the Qatar International Court: What has changed?
- Impact of QFC/special zone harmonisation for dispute resolution
- QIC Case Update
Note: * Topics and times are subject to change. Q&A will follow each presentation, time permitting.