2024 Programme

The Qatar Business Law Forum is the only conference dedicated to Qatar business law. The conference is free, but places are limited, so book now!

Event Venue Details:
- Qatar Business Law Forum Conference 2024: Marriott Marquis City Center Doha
Timings: 8:30 AM to 2 PM
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- Qatar Business Law Forum Gala Dinner & Awards 2024: The St. Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl Qatar
Timings: 6 PM – 11 PM
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AGENDA

8:30 AM Registration, Breakfast & Networking 
09:00 AM Welcome Remarks by LexisNexis and our Partners
09:15 AM Panel Discussion: M&A Matters

  • M&A: Competition Law Due Diligence, Thresholds, Filing
  • Acquiring a Distressed Company
10:00 AM Coffee & Networking
10:30 AM Panel Discussion: Managing Property & Construction Disputes

  • Choice of Forum for International Dispute Resolution: International
    Courts or International Arbitration: Which is Best for Me?
  • Dispute Adjudication Boards for Construction Disputes
  • Independent Expert Determinations
  • Independent Expert Evidence in Construction Disputes
11:30 AM Panel Discussion: Important Developments in Dispute Resolution

  • Using Qatar’s New Judicial Enforcement Law
  • Recent International Arbitration Cases of Interest
  • Recent Developments in the Trade & Investment Court
  • Recent Developments at the Qatar International Court
  • Resolving Family Business Disputes through Mediation
12:30 PM Coffee & Networking
1:00 PM Presentation: Making the Most of AI in Your Legal Practice
1:20 PM Panel Discussion: Adopting and Using AI in your Company

  • Generative vs. Predictive AI/ AI Legal Issues / The EU AI Act: A Global Standard to Follow?
  • A Legal Framework for AI in Qatar
     The AI Guidelines of the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) & Practical Considerations for Financial Institutions
     The QCB Cloud Computing Regulations and Regulations for Digital Users
     The Role of the National Cyber Security Agency / NCSA Guidelines on Adoption & Using AI / Practical Considerations for Protecting Corporate Data and IP
2:20 PM LUNCH – Please join us!

Note: * Topics and times are subject to change. Q&A will follow each presentation, time permitting.