Agenda
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Day 1 – 28 September, 2025
Opening
12:30 PM – 1:45 PM
Main Hall
SLC Organizing Committee Speech
HRH Princess Hala bint Khaled bin Sultan Al-Saud
Opening Session
Main Hall
Legal frameworks enabling national development and innovation Vision 2030 and Legal Transformation
Speakers:
H.E. Walid bin Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Samaani
Minister of Justice، President of the Supreme Judicial Council and The Chairman of the Board of the Saudi Bar Association
Moderator:
Jamal Saad Almuayqil – Senior TV Presenter
Main Hall
Partner & Sponsors Award
MOU Agreement Signing
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Panel 1
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Main Hall
Law in the Creative Industry: Navigating Technology, Sustainability, and Dispute Resolution, Policy, Practice, and Protection in Saudi Arabia’s Creative Industries
Speakers:
Mr. Asim Abdulaziz Al-tuwaijri – Legal Affairs and Regulations Deputy Minister Ministry of Culture
Lamees Bajunaid – Expert lawyer in data protection laws and emerging technologies, IP protection strategies and commercial transactions – Partner at Clyde & Co
Dr. Emadddien Hussien – Independent Arbitrator, Singapore International Dispute Resolution Academy (SIDRA), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb)
Moderator:
Sofana Dahlan – Pioneer in creative industry law, Expert in bridging policy, entrepreneurship, and cultural innovation with legal frameworks and Founder of Sofana Dahlan Legal Firm
Panel 2
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Main Hall
Product Safety System – Regulatory Frameworks for Ensuring Product Safety
Speakers:
Dr. Faisal Al-Fadhel – legal and legislative expert and former member of the Saudi Shura Council
Abdulrahman Bin Khudhayr – Director General of Legal Regulations and Consultations at SASO
Moderator:
Dr. Mohamed AlYousef – Assistant Governor for Legal Affairs and Regulatory Policies at SASO
Panel 3
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Main Hall
Regulating and Practicing Law in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Global Standards and Professional Transformation
Speakers:
Prof. Mustapha Mekki – Vice Dean Sorbonne University Paris, France
Mr. Samir Mérabet – Professor of Private Law, University Lyon 3
Moderator:
Dr. Caroline Henry – Lawyer in AI, new technologies, data protection, and healthcare
Panel 4
7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Main Hall
AI and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Speakers:
Prof. Zachary Calo, PhD – Professor of Law, Co-Founder & International Mediator at Gulf Mediation
Rozana Al-Tayyar – ICC Court member-Independent Arbitrator & Mediator
Abdullah Ghamdi – Senior Governance Consultant
Moderator:
James MacPherson – International Mediator Arbitration – Gulf Mediation
Workshop 1
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Mecca Room
Legislative Frameworks for Digital Sustainability in the Non-Profit Sector
Speakers:
Dr. Naif Alyam
Assistant Professor of Financial Law and Vice Dean of the College of Law and Economics for Academic Affairs at the Islamic University of Madinah
Workshop 2
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Dammam Room
Evidence-Based Policy: Deciding Between Regulatory and Non-Regulatory Interventions
Speakers:
Jan Kamphuisen – Partner at DGA , Expert in Public Policy Advisory, Sustainability and Capacity Building
Micheal Bessey – Associate Partner, Expert in Public Policy Advisory, Sustainability, Capacity Building, and Impact Achievement
Moderator:
Imad Al-Abdulqader, Partner & Riyadh office head at DGA
Expert in investment, policy, and business development
Workshop 3
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mecca Room
Specifications and Quality System: The Role of Standards in Enhancing the Quality of Products and Services
Speakers:
Dr. Faisal Al-Fadhel – legal and legislative expert and former member of the Saudi Shura Council
Abdulrahman Bin Khudhayr – Director General of Legal Regulations and Consultations at SASO
Moderator:
Dr. Mohamed AlYousef – Assistant Governor for Legal Affairs and Regulatory Policies at SASO
Workshop 4
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Dammam Room
Right of Access: Practical Mechanisms to Empower Persons with Disabilities in Law
Speakers:
Hamad Alfhied – Advisor for Disability Empowerment, Sign Language Interpreter, and Legal Translator
Workshop 5
7:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Mecca Room
Singapore’s Experience in Leveraging AI in ADR: Practices, Challenges, and Future Trends
Speakers:
Dr. Emadeldin Hussein – Independent Arbitrator, Certified Mediator, Legal Advisor, Academic
Day 2 – 29 September, 2025
Opening Session
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Main Hall
Examining Legal Policies and Challenges in Modernizing Saudi Arabia’s Transit Systems and Airline Operations: Sustainable Infrastructure & Mobility
Speakers:
H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz Al-Sultan – General Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services
Mohammed Albayod – Implementing Regulations Drafting Advisor, General Authority of Civil Aviation
AlAnoud Algulaiga.- Legal Specialist General Authority of Transport
Moderators:
Lama Anad Almutairi
Director of Contractual Studies Department
Panel 1
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Main Hall
AI, Data Rights, and Legal Responsibility: Governance for Sustainable and Equitable Futures
Speakers:
Waleed Alghosson – VP Legal Affairs STC
Dr. Omar Alyousef – Director General, Legal Affairs – Social Development Bank
Abdulrahman AlGhanim – Director of Laws and Regulations department at National Cybersecurity Authority
Moderator:
Lamees Bajunaid – Expert lawyer in data protection laws and emerging technologies, IP protection strategies and commercial transactions – Partner at Clyde & Co
Panel 2
02:00 PM – 02:45 PM
Main Hall
Medical Law and Artificial Intelligence: Protecting Rights and Promoting Innovation in the Future of Healthcare
Speakers:
Prof. Salwa Abdullah Al-Hazzaa
CEO & Founder, SDM Tech
Dr. Abdulilah Al-Hosawi
CEO, Novo Genomics
Mr. Khalid Alodhaibi
Executive Vice President of Technology, HUMAIN
Dr. Abdulaziz bin Sulaiman Al-Homod
Executive Director of Innovation & Business Incubator, SEHA Virtual Hospital
Moderator:
Dr. Hayathem Bin Hasher
CEO, Founder, & Medical Law & Ethics Attorney
Panel 3
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Main Hall
Implementing Responsible AI and Data Governance Frameworks in Saudi Arabia: Balancing Innovation, Trust, and Global Leadership
Speakers:
Panel 4
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Main Hall
AI, Big Data, and Governance: Enabling Secure, Inclusive, and Sustainable Smart Cities in Saudi Arabia
Speakers:
Christopher Dolan – Senior Advisor and Acting Head of International Investments Legal Advisory PIF
Mr. Ahmad AlSugair – Chief Digital & Technology Officer TASAMA
Dr. Sultan Almasoud – Co-Managing Partner A&O Shearman
Brian Meenagh – Deputy Office Managing Partner – Latham & Watkins, Riyadh
Moderator:
Arwa Alhamad
Panel 5
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Main Hall
Sports Media in the Digital Platforms Era: Legal Obligations and Professional Sustainability
Speakers:
Abdulaziz Albaker – Sports journalist
Abdullah Ali Alodaibi – TV Host
Dr. Ayman Mohammed Alrefaie – Legal Counsel for Sport cases at Alrabyia channel”FilMarma” Sports Program
Moderator:
Nahed abdo thabet alahmad – Journalist and TV announcer
Workshop 1
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
Dammam Room
The Measurement and Calibration System: The Effectiveness of Measurement and Calibration in Protecting Consumers and Economic Operators
Speakers:
Dr. Faisal Al-Fadhel – legal and legislative expert and former member of the Saudi Shura
Council
Dr. Mohamed AlYouset – Assistant Governor for Legal Affairs and Regulatory Policies at SASO
Abdulrahman Bin Khudhayr – Director General of Legal Regulations and Consultations
at SASO
Dr. Adel Mohammed Ben Khylayf – Legal Advisor at the Legal Affairs Sector at SASO
Workshop 2
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dammam Room
From Legal Tools to Digital Transformation: An Integrated Approach for Law Firms
Speakers:
Moshael Almomani -Lawyer
Mohamed Hayasat – Lawyer
Workshop 3
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Mecca Room
Practical workshop on AI Solutions for the Legal Practitioner
Speakers:
Abdulelah AmerAlajmi
Head of Regulatory & Consulting ALF Legal Consulting LLC
Workshop 4
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Dammam Room
Implementing Compliance: Programs by the General Authority for Competition
Speakers:
Yousef Alabdan – Compliance Supervisor General Authority for Competition
Workshop 5
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Mecca Room
Sustainability & Effective Post-conflict Dispute Resolution
Speakers:
H.E. Ali Al Aradi International Arbitrator and Mediator
Prof. Zachary Calo, PhD – Professor of Law, Co-Founder & International Mediator at Gulf Mediation
Nudrat Bayan Majeed, Barrister, Four Golf Road Chambers
Workshop 6
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Dammam Room
Towards the Digital Transformation of Saudi Sports: Legislative Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Speakers:
Ammar Saeed Alrefaei – Law Professor Dean of the College of Business King Abdulaziz University
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