SIAC China Conference 2024

TIME:Thursday,11   July   2024,9.30am   -7.00pm(GMT+8)

ADD:Jing'An   Shangri-La,Shanghai   1218 Middle Yan'an Road   Shanghai200040,China

Programme(All   timings   are   in   GMT+8)

9.00am    -9.30am   Registration

9.30am    -9.45am   Welcome Remarks by Ms Gloria Lim,CEO,SIAC

9.45am   -10.15am   Opening Speeches by Mr Edwin Tong,SC,Minister for Culture,Communityand Youth,and Second Minister for Law,and representative from Shanghai Municip

al People's Government

10.15am -10.35am   Keynote   SpeechbyMs   LucyReed,President,SIACCourt   of   Arbitration;Independent   Arbitrator,Arbitration Chambers(New   York)

10.35am   -10.45am   MOU Signing Ceremonies

10.45am -11.15am   Networking Break

11.15am-12.15pm

Panel Discussion:The Languages and Culture of International Arbitration国际仲裁的语言与文化

In   international   arbitration,language   and   cultural   differences   are   often   the   main   causes   of   communication barriers and misunderstandings.This topic aims to explore how to break down these barriers through effective communication   strategies   and   the   inclusiveness   of   multiculturalism.Speakers   will   discuss   how   to   improve arbitrators'and   legal   practitioners'sensitivity   and   adaptabiity   to   different   languages   and   cultures   through training,education,and practice,as well as how to use technological means to overcome language barriers and ensure the smooth progress of arbitration procedures.

在国际仲裁中，语言和文化差异往往是造成沟通障碍和误解的主要原因。本环节旨在探讨如何通过有效的沟通策 略和多元文化的包容性来打破这些障碍。发言嘉宾将讨论如何通过培训、教育和实践提高仲裁员和法律从业人员 对不同语言和文化的敏感性和适应性，以及如何利用技术手段克服语言障碍，确保仲裁程序的顺利进行。

12.15pm-2.00pm   Networking Lunch

2.00pm-2.20pm  

Keynote   Speech   byMr   Christopher   Lau,SC,Chartered   Arbitrator,3VerulamBuildings,Singapore,London

2.20pm-3.20pm  

Panel   Discussion:Arbitration   Procedures:Balancing   Considerations   of   Speed,Quality   and   Due   Process

仲裁程序：把控速度、质量以及正当程序的平衡

The speed and quality of arbitration procedures are two key factors that need to be carefully balanced in the arbitration process.This topic will explore how to effectively control the progress of procedures while ensuring the quality of arbitration decisions and avoiding unnecessary delays.Speakers will share their experiences and best   practices,including   but   not   limited   totime   management   skills,the   establishment   of   procedural   rules,and how to optimise arbitrationprocesses through technological tools

仲裁程序的速度和质量是仲裁过程中需要谨慎平衡的两个关键因素。本环节将探讨如何有效控制程序进度，同时 确保仲裁裁决的质量，避免不必要的延误。发言嘉宾将分享他们的经验和最佳实践，包括但不限于时间管理技 巧、程序规则的制定，以及如何通过技术工具优化仲裁程序。

3.20pm-3.50pm   Networking Break

3.50pm-4.50pm  

Panel Discussion:Harnessing Technology to Advance Core Values of International Arbitration 运用技术推进国际仲裁的核心价值

Fairness is one of the core principles of arbitration.With the development of technology,how to ensure fairness in the arbitration process while using technology to improve the efficiency and accuracy of adjudication has become an important issue.Speakers will explore how to combine advanced adjudication technology with the professional   knowledge   and   wisdom   of   arbitrators   to   achieve   a   more   fair   and   transparent   decision-making process.The discussion will focus on how to use technologies such as artificial inteligence and big data analysis to assist in arbitration decisions,while ensuring that the application of technology does not harm the fairness and independence of arbitration.

公正是仲裁的核心原则之一。随着科技的发展，如何在保证仲裁过程公正的同时利用科技提高裁决的效率和准确 性，已成为一个重要课题。发言嘉宾将探讨如何将先进的裁决技术与仲裁员的专业知识和智慧相结合，以实现更 加公正透明的裁决过程。讨论将重点关注如何利用人工智能和大数据分析等技术辅助仲裁裁决，同时确保技术应 用不会损害仲裁的公正性和独立性。

4.50pm-5.05pm  

Closing Remarks byMr SirajOmar,SC,SIAC Board of Directors,Managing Director;Dispute Resolution,

Drew&Napier   LLC(Presiding)

5.05pm-7.00pm   Cocktail    Networking

Speakers

Zhao   Fang

Managing   Partner   of

Shanghai    Office,

Hui   Zhong   Law   Firm

John(Zhiqiang)Zou

Senior   Partner,

Beijing    Dacheng    (Shanghai)

Law    Offices,LLP

AND   MORE

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