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#The Smarter GC – Are You in The Race?
#India Inc. 2.0 – The Great Indian Regulatory Drive
#The Intellectual You – All About IPR & You
#The New India Dispute Resolution Wave – What’s Your Pick?

Organizational Participation

3M India, 9X Media, ABB India, Accel Partners, Accenture, ACCOR, Accuracy Adani Group, Adani Parts And SEZ, Adidas Group, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail ADP India, Advaya Legal, AGS Health, Ahuja Group, Air Infotech, Airtel, AkzoNobel India, ALMT Legal, Alpha Partners, Alstom

Hierarchical Participation

Add. Chief Manager – Legal, Additional Manager – Legal, IP Attorney, AGM – Legal AGM Legal & Asst. Co. Sec., APAC Legal Counsel, Assistant Director, Assistant General Counsel Associate, Associate Director – Legal & Compliance, Associate Director Human Resources, Associate Manager – Legal Services, Associate Principal – Quality Programs, Associate V P & Head – IP Cell, Associate Vice President & Head Lega, Asst. Company Secretary, Asst. General Manager – Legal, Asst. Manager Legal, Asst. Manager Legal, Ast Director Legal, Attorney Legal

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Meet The Grand Masters!

Confirmed Speakers

Aditi Maheshwari

CEO, Vani Prakashan Group

ALOK SAXENA

Head - Legal & Compliance, Hippo Homes

Anubha Agarwal

Counsel International, United Airlines

ASHISH CHANDRA

Chief Legal & Risk Officer, Junglee Games

Bharat Singh

Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, Jacobs

Gaurav Mukerjee

Partner, Remfry & Sagar

Guranpreet Singh Sarna

Partner, Dhir & Dhir Associates

Karma Bhutia

Regional Director & Head - Legal - India & GCC. Board Member, Anarock

Kumar Ankit

General Counsel and Vice President, Shree Cement Ltd.

Lakshika Joshi

Global Head of Contract Management and IPR Program, Harvard Business Publishing

Partha Banerjee

Director & Head Legal, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs, Niva Bupa

PRARABDHA R. JAIPURIAR

VP & General Counsel, SUEZ India

Rajiv Choubey

Senior Executive Director, Group GC & Chief Risk Officer, Dalmia Bharat Group

Ravi Bhasin

Senior Partner, AZB & Partners

S. CHANDRASEKHAR

MD & CEO, K&S Digiprotect Services

Samhita Choudhary

GM, Legal and IPR Head, DS Group

Sanjay Gulati

EVP & Group Head Corporate Tax- GST & Litigation, GMR Group

Saurabh Malhotra

General Counsel & Regional Compliance Officer, Intertek

Srijit Mukherjee

Group General Counsel, Node4 Ltd

Vani Mehta

Regional General Counsel - South Asia, GE Aerospace

Zameer Nathani

Group General Counsel & Board Member, CarDekho Group

Anand Shetty

AVP & Head of Intellectual Property, Reliance Consumer Products, Reliance Retail

Arunima Jha

Head of Legal Compliance, KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd.

Atindra Basu

Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, Greaves Cotton

Farnawaz Mistry

Head Legal & Compliance, Roquette

GARG VYAS

Senior General Manager - Legal, Cummins India

Kaizad Adi Hazari

Group General Counsel, The Chatterjee Group - TCG Global

Karma Bhutia

Regional Director & Head - Legal - India & GCC. Board Member, Anarock

Naveli Reshamwalla

Associate Partner, Dhir & Dhir Associates

PRADYUMNA VENGURLEKAR

General Counsel, TresVista

PRIYANKA JAIN

Company Secretary and Compliance Officer - Lead-Compliance, Vivriti Asset Management

Rajendra Misra

EVP & General Counsel, The Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL)

Rajiv Mohapatra

Global Lead Legal Compliance, Mastercard

S. CHANDRASEKHAR

MD & CEO, K&S Digiprotect Services

Sonal Verma

Partner & Global Leader (Markets & Strategy), Dhir & Dhir Associates

SUDIPTA GHOSH

Head Of Legal, Real Assets - EAAA Alternatives

Sujeet Jain

Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer, Nykaa

Vaibhav Dalvi

Vice President Legal, Welspun World

AKHILESH KUMAR MISHRA

Head-Legal, Ramky Infrastructure Ltd

Anoop Jain

Chief IP Counsel - Head IPR, Ather Energy

ARPITA MAJUMDAR

Head - Legal & Compliance, Livspace

Bhavesh Saxena

Regional Compliance & Commercial Counsel - S Asia Pacific & ANZ, Agilent Technologies

Chetan Chopra

Group General Counsel, TruKKer

Deepalakshmi Vadivelan

General Counsel & VP Legal, Global DPO, Quess Corp

Dinesh Vijayakumar

General Counsel, IBM India

Harini Sudersan

Partner, Data Privacy and Technology, Poovayya & Co.

    Hiranmai Rallabandi

    General Counsel, WeWork

    Jagannath P. V.

    Global Data Privacy Officer, LTI Mindtree

    Jyothi V.K.

    General Counsel & Sr. Vice President, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.

    Panduranga Acharya

    General Counsel, Zepto

    S. CHANDRASEKHAR

    MD & CEO, K&S Digiprotect Services

    S. Ravi Shankar

    Senior Partner,
    Law Senate

    Sathish K.R.

    General Counsel & Company Secretary, Manipal Health Enterprises

    Shreekanth Katti

    India Head - Legal, Compliance and Data Privacy, Merck Group

    Shujath Bin Ali

    Global General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Re Sustainability

    Sonal Verma

    Partner & Global Leader (Markets & Strategy), Dhir & Dhir Associates

    SWASTICA GOSWAMI

    Corporate Counsel - APAC, Rimini Street India Operations

    YAWAR USMANI

    Group General Counsel & CS, Stellapps Technologies Pvt Ltd.

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    Invited & Confirmed Speakers

    Alok Dhir

    Managing Partner, Dhir & Dhir Associates

      Anupam Sharan

      VP and Head Legal, LendingKart

        Bhawna Ranganadhan

        Senior VP and Associate GC - Legal Compliance, Genpact India

          Dr. Ruchi Agarwal

          Senior Counsel, Legal Compliance, Genpact India

            Dr. Sanjeev Gemavat

            Group General Counsel, Vedanta Group

              Himanshu Bagai

              Partner, Saikrishna & Associates

                Ipsita Mazumdar

                In-House Counsel, MG Motors - India

                  Jyoti Chauhan

                  Chief Manager – IPR and Patents, Gujarat Fluorochemicals

                    Manish Lamba

                    General Counsel, DLF Cyber City Developers

                      Saikat Mukherjee

                      Head - Legal, Dabur International

                        Sidharth Chopra

                        Partner, Saikrishna & Associates

                          Sneha Jain

                          Partner, Saikrishna & Associates

                            Tarun Bhatia

                            MD - Forensic Investigations and Intelligence, KROLL

                              Tarun Khurana

                              Partner & Patent Attorney, Khurana & Khurana

                                Vibhuti Kagdiyal

                                Chief Manager & Lead Lawyer, Sterlite Technologies

                                  Zameer Nathani

                                  Group General Counsel, CarDekho Group

                                    Ashish Chandra

                                    General Counsel, CoinSwitch

                                      Gaurav Dugar

                                      General Counsel, CredAble

                                        Harish Chandran Avaronnan

                                        Head - Intellectual Property India, Novozymes

                                          Himanshu Bagai

                                          Partner, Saikrishna & Associates

                                            Jagadeesh Kumar S.

                                            General Manager Legal, Ultratech Cement

                                              Kanaiya Thakker

                                              SVP - Head Legal, Adani Enterprises

                                                Kanan Rele

                                                Director, Head - Legal India, Media.Monks

                                                  Namrata Chadha

                                                  Partner, K&S Partners

                                                    Nikhil Rodrigues

                                                    Head - Litigation, Aditya Birla Finance

                                                      Nitin Potdar

                                                      Partner,
                                                      J Sagar & Associates

                                                        Sachin Mishra

                                                        General Counsel and CS, Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd.

                                                          Sandeep Chowdhury

                                                          Senior VP & General Counsel, Hindustan Construction Company

                                                            Shweta Girotra

                                                            Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, Kalpataru Projects International Limited

                                                              Tarun Bhatia

                                                              MD - Forensic Investigations and Intelligence, KROLL

                                                                Tarun Khurana

                                                                Partner & Patent Attorney, Khurana & Khurana

                                                                  Zameer Nathani

                                                                  Group General Counsel, CarDekho Group

                                                                    Al Rafeeq Moideen

                                                                    Chief General Manager (Legal), MRPL - ONGC Group Company

                                                                      Alpa Sood

                                                                      Principal Counsel - India, Marvell Semiconductor

                                                                        Chinmoy Roy

                                                                        Senior Legal Officer, Antrix Corporation

                                                                          Deergha Aggarwal

                                                                          Senior Associate, Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys

                                                                            Denise Gardner

                                                                            Head - Legal, Secretarial and Compliance, Licious

                                                                              Dibyojyoti Mainak

                                                                              Policy, Communications, Law, People  Mobile Premier League (MPL)

                                                                                Dr. Kavita Arora

                                                                                Partner, K&S Partners

                                                                                  Himanshu Bagai

                                                                                  Partner, Saikrishna & Associates

                                                                                    Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.I Arun

                                                                                    Judge, Karnataka High Court

                                                                                      Savni Endlaw

                                                                                      Partner, Saikrishna & Associates

                                                                                        Siddhartha George

                                                                                        Partner,
                                                                                        Poovayya & Co.

                                                                                          Tarun Khurana

                                                                                          Partner & Patent Attorney, Khurana & Khurana

                                                                                            Tejas Adiga

                                                                                            Partner, Trilegal

                                                                                              Vasan MS

                                                                                              Senior Vice President, Hinduja Global Solutions

                                                                                                Vasanthika (Radhika) Srinath

                                                                                                Vice President, Concentrix

                                                                                                  Vicky Gala

                                                                                                  Associate Managing Director, Kroll

                                                                                                    Zameer Nathani

                                                                                                    Group General Counsel, CarDekho Group

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                                                                                                      The Summit Agenda

                                                                                                      08:30 AM
                                                                                                      REGISTRATION & WELCOME REFRESHMENTS
                                                                                                      09:15 AM
                                                                                                      WELCOME REMARKS BY LEX WITNESS
                                                                                                      09:30 AM
                                                                                                      RESERVED FOR SPECIAL ADDRESS
                                                                                                      09.45 AM
                                                                                                      RESERVED FOR SPECIAL ADDRESS
                                                                                                      • GCs in the Boardroom: Leadership Strategies and Corporate Governance
                                                                                                        How can GCs secure a seat at the boardroom table and set benchmarks for driving strategic influence and decision-making?
                                                                                                      • IPOs: Legal Framework, Risk Mitigation, and GC’s Critical Role
                                                                                                        What strategies can GCs implement to navigate IPO complexities, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate associated risks?
                                                                                                      • Tackling White Collar Crimes and Corporate Frauds: Prevention and Compliance
                                                                                                        How can GCs strengthen prevention frameworks, detect vulnerabilities, and align compliance strategies to combat corporate fraud effectively?
                                                                                                      • Crisis Management: Navigating Regulatory Raids and Whistleblower Investigations
                                                                                                        What proactive measures can GCs adopt to manage regulatory raids and whistleblower investigations while protecting organizational reputation?
                                                                                                      • ESG Compliance: Green Contracts, Litigation Risks, and Strategic Integration
                                                                                                        How can GCs integrate sustainability into contracting processes and prepare to mitigate risks associated with ESG litigation?
                                                                                                      • GC-Law Firm Dynamics: Optimizing Partnerships for Strategic Outcomes
                                                                                                        How can GCs and law firms develop collaborative, value-driven partnerships to achieve strategic business and legal outcomes?
                                                                                                      • Generative AI: Enhancing Efficiency and Fraud Detection in Legal Operations
                                                                                                        How can GCs leverage AI tools to optimize legal operations, improve efficiency, and strengthen fraud detection mechanisms?
                                                                                                      • Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Navigating the Upcoming DPDP Rules
                                                                                                        How can GCs prepare for the soon-to-be-notified DPDP rules, ensuring alignment between cybersecurity frameworks and legal compliance?
                                                                                                      • Building Guardrails: Sector-Specific Implications of Technology Adoption
                                                                                                        What legal and operational frameworks can organizations adopt to mitigate sector-specific risks and liabilities arising from technology integration?
                                                                                                      • Cross-Border Operations: Compliance, Governance, and Multi-Jurisdictional Challenges
                                                                                                        What strategies can GCs implement to manage compliance, governance, and operational risks across multiple jurisdictions?
                                                                                                      11:00 AM
                                                                                                      THE GRAND MASTER'S TALK - A FOCUSSED PRESENTATION
                                                                                                      11:30 AM
                                                                                                      NETWORKING BREAK
                                                                                                      • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2024: Challenges Beyond Compliance
                                                                                                        What are the key compliance challenges under the DPDP Act, and how can companies effectively address them while ensuring operational readiness?
                                                                                                      • Navigating the Evolving M&A Landscape: Trends and Regulatory Insights
                                                                                                        This session explores adapting to regulatory changes, leveraging streamlined approvals, and overcoming challenges to drive M&A success.
                                                                                                      • The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Rules, 2024
                                                                                                        How do enhanced IPO disclosure requirements and valuation rules affect corporate strategies for public offerings and investment governance?
                                                                                                      • The Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2024
                                                                                                        How do the revised FDI rules simplify cross-border share swaps, and what impact will they have on Indian companies engaging in foreign investments?
                                                                                                      • The Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Rules, 2023
                                                                                                        What additional compliance measures must businesses adopt to meet the expanded anti-money laundering obligations for high-risk transactions?
                                                                                                      • Navigating the Evolving Competition Law Landscape: Frameworks, Compliance, and Risk Management
                                                                                                        Key developments under the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023, including settlements, commitments, and leniency frameworks, alongside CCI’s penalty guidelines and emerging digital market regulations.
                                                                                                      • The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Modernizing Banking Governance and Compliance
                                                                                                        How will the proposed amendments reshape governance and compliance standards, and what role will they play in modernizing India’s banking sector?
                                                                                                      • The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment), 2023
                                                                                                        How can the amended IBC provisions ensure faster resolution timelines while balancing the interests of creditors and debtors in stressed asset scenarios?
                                                                                                      01:00 PM
                                                                                                      NETWORKING LUNCH

                                                                                                      A Fireside Chat on A Legal Blockbuster

                                                                                                      • Global Handshakes: Cross-Border Transactions and Multi-National Deals – its not seeming particular to IPR
                                                                                                        What critical factors should organizations consider when structuring licensing agreements and cross-border contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in global transactions?
                                                                                                      • The Mediation Act 2023 and Alternate Dispute Resolution: Resolving IP Disputes
                                                                                                        How can the Mediation Act, 2023 enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of ADR mechanisms in resolving intellectual property disputes?
                                                                                                      • Navigating the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024: Aligning Strategies for Competitiveness
                                                                                                        How can companies align their patent strategies with the updated rules to enhance their global competitiveness?
                                                                                                      • AI and Machine Learning in Copyrights and Patents
                                                                                                        What opportunities and challenges do AI and ML technologies present in the creation, ownership, and protection of copyrights and patents?
                                                                                                      • Global IP Treaties and Their Influence on Indian Businesses
                                                                                                        How can Indian companies leverage international IP treaties to protect their intellectual assets and expand their global presence?
                                                                                                      • Protecting Trade Secrets in the Digital Age
                                                                                                        What strategies can businesses adopt to safeguard trade secrets in an environment of increasing cyber risks and digital vulnerabilities?
                                                                                                      • Monetizing Intellectual Property Assets: Turning Ideas into Revenue
                                                                                                        How can companies effectively leverage and monetize their IP portfolios to drive business growth and revenue generation?
                                                                                                      • Strategies for Effective IP Enforcement: Combating Infringement
                                                                                                        What robust mechanisms can businesses implement to enforce IP rights and tackle infringement effectively in a globalized market?
                                                                                                      • Mediation Act, 2023: Institutionalizing Alternative Dispute Resolution
                                                                                                        How can the Mediation Act promote faster dispute resolution, reduce litigation burdens, and enhance ADR adoption in India?
                                                                                                      • Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Addressing Inefficiencies and Delays
                                                                                                        Do the proposed amendments effectively tackle arbitration inefficiencies, systemic delays, and challenges in the arbitration process?
                                                                                                      • Stamp Duty on Arbitral Awards: Resolving Framework Ambiguities
                                                                                                        What are the legal ambiguities surrounding stamp duty on arbitral awards, and what steps are needed to ensure uniform interpretation and resolution?
                                                                                                      • Enforcement of Arbitral Awards: Navigating Legal Complexities
                                                                                                        What are the major challenges in enforcing arbitral awards, and how can stakeholders address these hurdles effectively?
                                                                                                      • Ad-Hoc vs. Institutional Arbitration: Making the Right Choice
                                                                                                        What key considerations should organizations evaluate when deciding between ad-hoc arbitration and institutional arbitration?
                                                                                                      • Cross-Border Dispute Resolution: Managing Multi-Jurisdictional Complexities
                                                                                                        How can companies overcome jurisdictional and enforcement challenges in international dispute resolution processes?
                                                                                                      • Revised IBA Guidelines 2024: Addressing Conflict of Interest in Arbitration
                                                                                                        How do the updated IBA Guidelines tackle issues like repeat appointments, expanded disclosures, and evolving professional relationships, and what impact might they have on arbitration practices in India?
                                                                                                      • Arbitrability of Disputes Post Accord and Satisfaction: Supreme Court’s Clarification
                                                                                                        How does the Supreme Court’s stance on Section 11 strengthen the tribunal’s role in disputes arising post accord and satisfaction, and how can clear drafting eliminate ambiguities?
                                                                                                      • New Arbitration Guidelines by the Government of India: Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency
                                                                                                        How will the proposed arbitration guidelines reshape practices, streamline processes, and address judicial intervention challenges?
                                                                                                      • Arbitration Bar of India: Standardizing and Strengthening Arbitration Practice
                                                                                                        What role can the proposed Arbitration Bar of India play in enhancing professionalism, improving standards, and establishing India as a global arbitration hub?

                                                                                                      A Fireside Chat on A Legal Blockbuster

                                                                                                      05:00 PM
                                                                                                      GALA LUCKY DRAW & SIGNING OFF
                                                                                                      08:30 AM
                                                                                                      REGISTRATION & WELCOME REFRESHMENTS
                                                                                                      09:15 AM
                                                                                                      WELCOME REMARKS BY LEX WITNESS

                                                                                                      Hon’ble Mr. Justice M.I Arun

                                                                                                      Judge, Karnataka High Court

                                                                                                        Dinesh Vijayakumar

                                                                                                        General Counsel, IBM India

                                                                                                          Hiranmai Rallabandi

                                                                                                          General Counsel, WeWork

                                                                                                            Shahnaz Ahmed

                                                                                                            Managing Director- Legal, Accenture

                                                                                                              Sonal Verma

                                                                                                              Partner & Global Leader (Markets & Strategy), Dhir & Dhir Associates

                                                                                                                • A General Counsel’s Way to the Boardroom – Success Secrets
                                                                                                                • IPOs and General Counsel – An Inevitable Play in Action
                                                                                                                • Boardroom Effectiveness – Key Challenges & Opportunities
                                                                                                                • Penalties by Registrar of Companies: Adjudication, Scope & Ambit
                                                                                                                • Global In-house Centers (GICs) in India – Key Legal & Regulatory Aspects
                                                                                                                • Significant Beneficial Owners & Compliances Myriad: Time Relook at Structuring?
                                                                                                                • Keeping Criminal Liabilities out of the way from the Board – Secret Sauce & More
                                                                                                                • Gen AI – The New GC Tech Tool for Efficiency?
                                                                                                                • ESG Disclosures – Are they the New Boardroom Hassle?
                                                                                                                • Handling Whistleblower Complaints – What’s A GC’s Take?
                                                                                                                • Trending: Are CISOs and DPOs the New Favourites?
                                                                                                                • Choosing an Ideal External Counsel – Tricks of the Trade & More
                                                                                                                11:15 AM
                                                                                                                NETWORKING BREAK

                                                                                                                Deepalakshmi Vadivelan

                                                                                                                General Counsel & VP Legal, Global DPO, Quess Corp

                                                                                                                  Bhavesh Saxena

                                                                                                                  Regional Compliance & Commercial Counsel - S Asia Pacific & ANZ, Agilent Technologies

                                                                                                                    Jagannath P. V.

                                                                                                                    Global Data Privacy Officer, LTI Mindtree

                                                                                                                      K.A.V. Prasad

                                                                                                                      General Counsel, Baldota Group

                                                                                                                        • The New Criminal Laws – Key Takeaways for India Inc.
                                                                                                                        • India as an Investment Hub: Key Structuring Considerations
                                                                                                                        • M&A Fevers – Competition from Capital Markets – Impact on Deal Making
                                                                                                                        • M&A and Amendments to Competition Act 2002 – Regulatory Extremism?
                                                                                                                        • Downstream Investments by FOCCs: Practical Challenges and Dilemmas
                                                                                                                        • The Reverse Flip Strategy: Legal & Tax Secrets for Startups
                                                                                                                        • Key Structuring Considerations wrt India Investments
                                                                                                                        • Navigating the NFRA Circular on Fraud Reporting: Challenges and Strategies for India Inc.
                                                                                                                        • New Labour Codes – Impact Assessment for Corporates
                                                                                                                        • EPFO & Recent Updates – A Wakeup for Good?
                                                                                                                        • Amendment of the Competition Commission of India (General) Regulations, 2009
                                                                                                                        • DPDPA’s Future Rides – Rules, Exemptions, The Board etc.
                                                                                                                        • India’s Digital Competition Bill, 2024 – Legitimate Guardrails or Regulatory Overreach?

                                                                                                                        DPDPA Rules to Reality – Are You Prepared?

                                                                                                                        S. CHANDRASEKHAR

                                                                                                                        MD & CEO, K&S Digiprotect Services

                                                                                                                          01:15 PM
                                                                                                                          NETWORKING LUNCH

                                                                                                                          Jyothi V.K.

                                                                                                                          General Counsel & Sr. Vice President, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.

                                                                                                                            Ameet Datta

                                                                                                                            Partner, Saikrishna and Associates

                                                                                                                              Ramya Rao

                                                                                                                              Partner, K&S Partners

                                                                                                                                Dr. S.K. Murthy

                                                                                                                                Patent Counsel, Intel India

                                                                                                                                  Shukadev Khuraijam

                                                                                                                                  Partner, Remfry & Sagar

                                                                                                                                    • Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024: Key Changes
                                                                                                                                    • Draft Bill on Trade Secrets: Vision Ahead
                                                                                                                                    • IP & Jurisdictions: Territorial Limitations & Business Losses
                                                                                                                                    • Global IP Treaty: Could it be a Dampener for India?
                                                                                                                                    • Protecting Trademarks in the Digital Age
                                                                                                                                    • Sudden Splurge of Copyright & Trademark Disputes – Is India Getting More IP Conscious?
                                                                                                                                    • TDM and Copyright: Can we Balance Innovation and Legal Compliance?
                                                                                                                                    • IP Monetisation – India’s Potential to Become a Licensing Hub
                                                                                                                                    • IPR & Competition Law in India’s Digital Age – Are we ready for the Clash?
                                                                                                                                    • AI, ML, Metaverse & IPR: A Debate wrt Ownership?

                                                                                                                                    Shujath Bin Ali

                                                                                                                                    Global General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Re Sustainability

                                                                                                                                      Anandh Venkataramani

                                                                                                                                      Advocate, Office of the Attorney General for India

                                                                                                                                        Kanan Chawda

                                                                                                                                        Associate Partner, White and Brief - Advocates & Solicitors

                                                                                                                                          Maneesha Kongovi

                                                                                                                                          Partner, IndusLaw

                                                                                                                                            Rajinikandh ARS

                                                                                                                                            Head Legal & Compliance, Metro Cash & Carry India

                                                                                                                                              Shreekanth Katti

                                                                                                                                              India Head - Legal, Compliance and Data Privacy, Merck Group

                                                                                                                                                • Templates & Art of Contracting – Can there be a Balance to a Perfect Contract?
                                                                                                                                                • Tech as an Enabler in the DR Ecosystem
                                                                                                                                                • Mediation Act 2023 – Two Steps Forward, One Step Back?
                                                                                                                                                • Memorandum of Arbitration – Guidelines vis a vis India’s Race to be an Arbitration Hub
                                                                                                                                                • Ad-hoc Arbitrations – Is India prepared intent and infrastructure-wise?
                                                                                                                                                • Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards – Tackling Recognition and Enforcement Delays
                                                                                                                                                • Arbitration Agreement Validity – How to achieve clarity over Interpretation & Ambiguities?
                                                                                                                                                • Amendments to the A&C Act, 1996 – Implementation & Need for Training?
                                                                                                                                                • Role of Gen AI in Enhancing DR Timelines
                                                                                                                                                • Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Initiatives – Is Tech Still Not in the Play?
                                                                                                                                                • Confidentiality in Arbitration – Transparent Enough to Ensure Compliance?
                                                                                                                                                • Insolvency and Arbitration – Is Arbitrability Determinable to Assure Fair Outcomes?
                                                                                                                                                04:30 PM
                                                                                                                                                GALA LUCKY DRAW & SIGNING OFF
                                                                                                                                                08:30 AM
                                                                                                                                                REGISTRATION & WELCOME REFRESHMENTS
                                                                                                                                                09:15 AM
                                                                                                                                                WELCOME REMARKS BY LEX WITNESS
                                                                                                                                                09:30 AM
                                                                                                                                                RESERVED FOR SPECIAL ADDRESS
                                                                                                                                                09:45 AM
                                                                                                                                                RESERVED FOR SPECIAL ADDRESS
                                                                                                                                                • GCs in the Boardroom: Leadership Strategies and Corporate Governance
                                                                                                                                                  How can GCs secure a seat at the boardroom table and set benchmarks for driving strategic influence and decision-making?
                                                                                                                                                • IPOs: Legal Framework, Risk Mitigation, and GC’s Critical Role
                                                                                                                                                  What strategies can GCs implement to navigate IPO complexities, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate associated risks?
                                                                                                                                                • Tackling White Collar Crimes and Corporate Frauds: Prevention and Compliance
                                                                                                                                                  How can GCs strengthen prevention frameworks, detect vulnerabilities, and align compliance strategies to combat corporate fraud effectively?
                                                                                                                                                • Crisis Management: Navigating Regulatory Raids and Whistleblower Investigations
                                                                                                                                                  What proactive measures can GCs adopt to manage regulatory raids and whistleblower investigations while protecting organizational reputation?
                                                                                                                                                • ESG Compliance: Green Contracts, Litigation Risks, and Strategic Integration
                                                                                                                                                  How can GCs integrate sustainability into contracting processes and prepare to mitigate risks associated with ESG litigation?
                                                                                                                                                • GC-Law Firm Dynamics: Optimizing Partnerships for Strategic Outcomes
                                                                                                                                                  How can GCs and law firms develop collaborative, value-driven partnerships to achieve strategic business and legal outcomes?
                                                                                                                                                • Generative AI: Enhancing Efficiency and Fraud Detection in Legal Operations
                                                                                                                                                  How can GCs leverage AI tools to optimize legal operations, improve efficiency, and strengthen fraud detection mechanisms?
                                                                                                                                                • Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Navigating the Upcoming DPDP Rules
                                                                                                                                                  How can GCs prepare for the soon-to-be-notified DPDP rules, ensuring alignment between cybersecurity frameworks and legal compliance?
                                                                                                                                                • Building Guardrails: Sector-Specific Implications of Technology Adoption
                                                                                                                                                  What legal and operational frameworks can organizations adopt to mitigate sector-specific risks and liabilities arising from technology integration?
                                                                                                                                                • Cross-Border Operations: Compliance, Governance, and Multi-Jurisdictional Challenges
                                                                                                                                                  What strategies can GCs implement to manage compliance, governance, and operational risks across multiple jurisdictions?
                                                                                                                                                11:00 AM
                                                                                                                                                THE GRAND MASTER'S TALK - A FOCUSSED PRESENTATION
                                                                                                                                                11:30 AM
                                                                                                                                                NETWORKING BREAK
                                                                                                                                                • Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2024: Challenges Beyond Compliance
                                                                                                                                                  What are the key compliance challenges under the DPDP Act, and how can companies effectively address them while ensuring operational readiness?
                                                                                                                                                • Navigating the Evolving M&A Landscape: Trends and Regulatory Insights
                                                                                                                                                  This session explores adapting to regulatory changes, leveraging streamlined approvals, and overcoming challenges to drive M&A success.
                                                                                                                                                • The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Rules, 2024
                                                                                                                                                  How do enhanced IPO disclosure requirements and valuation rules affect corporate strategies for public offerings and investment governance?
                                                                                                                                                • The Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt Instruments) (Amendment) Rules, 2024
                                                                                                                                                  How do the revised FDI rules simplify cross-border share swaps, and what impact will they have on Indian companies engaging in foreign investments?
                                                                                                                                                • The Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Rules, 2023
                                                                                                                                                  What additional compliance measures must businesses adopt to meet the expanded anti-money laundering obligations for high-risk transactions?
                                                                                                                                                • Navigating the Evolving Competition Law Landscape: Frameworks, Compliance, and Risk Management
                                                                                                                                                  Key developments under the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2023, including settlements, commitments, and leniency frameworks, alongside CCI’s penalty guidelines and emerging digital market regulations.
                                                                                                                                                • The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Modernizing Banking Governance and Compliance
                                                                                                                                                  How will the proposed amendments reshape governance and compliance standards, and what role will they play in modernizing India’s banking sector?
                                                                                                                                                • The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment), 2023
                                                                                                                                                  How can the amended IBC provisions ensure faster resolution timelines while balancing the interests of creditors and debtors in stressed asset scenarios?
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                                                                                                                                                • Global Handshakes: Cross-Border Transactions and Multi-National Deals – its not seeming particular to IPR
                                                                                                                                                  What critical factors should organizations consider when structuring licensing agreements and cross-border contracts to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in global transactions?
                                                                                                                                                • The Mediation Act 2023 and Alternate Dispute Resolution: Resolving IP Disputes
                                                                                                                                                  How can the Mediation Act, 2023 enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of ADR mechanisms in resolving intellectual property disputes?
                                                                                                                                                • Navigating the Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024: Aligning Strategies for Competitiveness
                                                                                                                                                  How can companies align their patent strategies with the updated rules to enhance their global competitiveness?
                                                                                                                                                • AI and Machine Learning in Copyrights and Patents
                                                                                                                                                  What opportunities and challenges do AI and ML technologies present in the creation, ownership, and protection of copyrights and patents?
                                                                                                                                                • Global IP Treaties and Their Influence on Indian Businesses
                                                                                                                                                  How can Indian companies leverage international IP treaties to protect their intellectual assets and expand their global presence?
                                                                                                                                                • Protecting Trade Secrets in the Digital Age
                                                                                                                                                  What strategies can businesses adopt to safeguard trade secrets in an environment of increasing cyber risks and digital vulnerabilities?
                                                                                                                                                • Monetizing Intellectual Property Assets: Turning Ideas into Revenue
                                                                                                                                                  How can companies effectively leverage and monetize their IP portfolios to drive business growth and revenue generation?
                                                                                                                                                • Strategies for Effective IP Enforcement: Combating Infringement
                                                                                                                                                  What robust mechanisms can businesses implement to enforce IP rights and tackle infringement effectively in a globalized market?
                                                                                                                                                • Mediation Act, 2023: Institutionalizing Alternative Dispute Resolution
                                                                                                                                                  How can the Mediation Act promote faster dispute resolution, reduce litigation burdens, and enhance ADR adoption in India?
                                                                                                                                                • Draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Addressing Inefficiencies and Delays
                                                                                                                                                  Do the proposed amendments effectively tackle arbitration inefficiencies, systemic delays, and challenges in the arbitration process?
                                                                                                                                                • Stamp Duty on Arbitral Awards: Resolving Framework Ambiguities
                                                                                                                                                  What are the legal ambiguities surrounding stamp duty on arbitral awards, and what steps are needed to ensure uniform interpretation and resolution?
                                                                                                                                                • Enforcement of Arbitral Awards: Navigating Legal Complexities
                                                                                                                                                  What are the major challenges in enforcing arbitral awards, and how can stakeholders address these hurdles effectively?
                                                                                                                                                • Ad-Hoc vs. Institutional Arbitration: Making the Right Choice
                                                                                                                                                  What key considerations should organizations evaluate when deciding between ad-hoc arbitration and institutional arbitration?
                                                                                                                                                • Cross-Border Dispute Resolution: Managing Multi-Jurisdictional Complexities
                                                                                                                                                  How can companies overcome jurisdictional and enforcement challenges in international dispute resolution processes?
                                                                                                                                                • Revised IBA Guidelines 2024: Addressing Conflict of Interest in Arbitration
                                                                                                                                                  How do the updated IBA Guidelines tackle issues like repeat appointments, expanded disclosures, and evolving professional relationships, and what impact might they have on arbitration practices in India?
                                                                                                                                                • Arbitrability of Disputes Post Accord and Satisfaction: Supreme Court’s Clarification
                                                                                                                                                  How does the Supreme Court’s stance on Section 11 strengthen the tribunal’s role in disputes arising post accord and satisfaction, and how can clear drafting eliminate ambiguities?
                                                                                                                                                • New Arbitration Guidelines by the Government of India: Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency
                                                                                                                                                  How will the proposed arbitration guidelines reshape practices, streamline processes, and address judicial intervention challenges?
                                                                                                                                                • Arbitration Bar of India: Standardizing and Strengthening Arbitration Practice
                                                                                                                                                  What role can the proposed Arbitration Bar of India play in enhancing professionalism, improving standards, and establishing India as a global arbitration hub?

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