Date: 10 May 2024 (Friday)
Time: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Venue: Room S220, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Conference will be conducted in Putonghua and English, with simultaneous interpretation in Cantonese and Putonghua
CPD Points will be applied from the Law Society of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the Hong Kong Mediation Accreditation Association Limited, the Hong Kong Mediation Centre, the Mainland - Hong Kong Joint Mediation Center, the Financial Dispute Resolution Centre and the International Dispute Resolution & Risk Management Institute.
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Panel Session 1 : Connecting the Dots: Mediating Across Boundaries in the GBA
Join us for a dynamic discussion on the future of mediation in the Greater Bay Area (“GBA”). Our distinguished panel of mediation experts from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao will explore the immense opportunities brought by the mediation standards and model rules promulgated by the GBA Mediation Platform and the GBA Mediator Panel for amicable resolution of cross-boundary disputes. They will share case studies on navigating legal differences, overcoming cultural barriers, and leveraging technology to improve access to justice across the GBA. Through interactive dialogue, attendees will gain new perspectives on developing mediation skills to resolve disputes in the increasingly connected and integrated GBA marketplace of the future. |
| Afternoon Session |
| Panel Session 2: International Mediation: What Hong Kong has to offer? Following the announcement of establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed), Hong Kong is graced with the institution that aims to be a permanent multilateral international organisation that provides efficient mediation services for settling international disputes. While the use of mediation to resolve dispute is limitless and boundless, Hong Kong has an edge to offer its services for all sorts of cross-jurisdictional disputes. Speakers in the panel will present their views on what Hong Kong can offer in areas of intellectual property, maritime and family offices. |
| Panel Session 3: Bots v Humans? The Future of Mediation The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (“AI”) continues to reshape various industries and sectors, and presents unique opportunities to streamline and optimise the dispute resolution process. This panel will examine the implications and potential of AI, its ethical and legal considerations, as well as future trends and impact in the field of dispute resolution and mediation. |