BGLS LEGAL, TECH & AI DUBAI 2026
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BGLSLEGAL,TECH&AIDUBAI2026

Join us for an exclusive legal conference with industry experts and networking opportunities.

200+ AttendeesIndustry Leaders
Full DayEvent Duration
Event Date
September 21-22 , 2026Mark Your Calendar
Venue Location
Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Dubai
Global Summit Center
Delegate AccessLimited slots available for registration
The Summit Overview

Global Legal Summit Dubai Highlights

60+
Speakers
250+
Attendees
15+
Media Partners
10+
Exhibitors
12+
Interactive Sessions

The Bespoke Global Legal & Intellectual Property (IP) Summit 2026 Dubai Edition, scheduled for 30th and 31st March 2026, represents a premier international forum dedicated to the advancement of excellence in legal practice and intellectual property management. Since its inception, the Summit has served as a catalyst for fostering collaboration among global legal and IP professionals to address emerging challenges and seize opportunities within the evolving legal landscape.

Bespoke GLS Dubai 2026 stands as a leading platform for knowledge dissemination, professional development, and international collaboration, thereby driving the progression of the global legal and IP ecosystem.

This edition will feature comprehensive discussions on cutting-edge legal technologies, cross-border dispute resolution, and strategic IP protection, bringing together elite minds from across the globe to shape the future of international jurisprudence.

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In Dedicated Partnership with The Law Reporters

The Law Reporters (TLR) is a specialized legal news platform based in the UAE that features key legal events, updates, and expert insights from across the region and beyond. By listing the Bespoke Global Legal Summit, TLR helps our conference connect with legal professionals, in-house counsel, and industry leaders interested in IP, AI, and legal technology.

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Keynote Speaker
Matthew Nobles

"Sustainability accounting must provide decision-useful insights that align financial performance with long-term environmental and social outcomes."

Matthew Nobles

(Director of Sustainability Accounting & Controllership at GE Vernova )

Matthew Nobles currently serves as the Director of Sustainability Accounting & Controllership at GE Vernova, where he leads the development and implementation of the corporate framework for sustainability accounting and reporting, ensuring alignment with global sustainability standards and strategic business objectives.

Key Achievements

Leads GE Vernova’s global sustainability accounting and controllership function, building governance and reporting frameworks aligned with evolving international standards.

Previously served as Chief Compliance Officer for GE Power in the Middle East & Africa, where he built and oversaw a regionally recognized compliance program.

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Florida and has completed executive education in sustainability at Harvard and MIT.

Meet the Experts

Our Speakers

"Learn from industry leaders and innovators driving change across various sectors."

Dr. Lalit Bhasin

Dr. Lalit Bhasin

President at Society of Indian Law Firms

Richard Milchior

Richard Milchior

Of Counsel at Herald (anciennement Granrut), France

Faiz Thakur

Faiz Thakur

Founding Growth and Strategy at August

Shireen Kapoor

Shireen Kapoor

Founder at ASK Consultancy|

Andrea Sesin-Tabarelli

Andrea Sesin-Tabarelli

Legal Manager at Midis Group

Alok Kumar Aggarwal

Alok Kumar Aggarwal

Partner – Compliance & Advisory at UHY James

Sabrine Makkes

Sabrine Makkes

Founder and Chair at Women In Mentoring (WIM)

Sanaz Javadi Farahzadi

Sanaz Javadi Farahzadi

IP Attaché MENA Region & Pakistan at UK Intellectual Property Office

Nishi Shabana

Nishi Shabana

Founding Partner at LUME LEGAL, India

CS Priyanka

CS Priyanka

Director-IPR at Triumph Legalworld Pvt. Ltd. (OPC), India

Jimi John

Jimi John

Advocate & Arbitrator at Chambers of Jimi John, Advocates, India

Sophie Best

Sophie Best

CEO & Legal Tech/AI Consultant & Educator at Knowledge Nexus

Megha Agarwal

Megha Agarwal

Senior Counsel (APJ Lead) at Optimizely

Mubashir Mansor

Mubashir Mansor

Partner at Skrine, Malaysia

Dr. Mohamed Al Hemairy

Dr. Mohamed Al Hemairy

Professor of Information Systems at the College of Computing and Informatics, University of Sharjah (UAE),

Sanil Khatri

Sanil Khatri

Principal at Baker & McKenzie Wong & Leow, Singapore

Mostafa Hussein

Mostafa Hussein

Senior Legal Counsel at Emirates Islamic

Beatriz Ruiz-Beato

Beatriz Ruiz-Beato

Head of Global Data Privacy at NEC Corporation

Lalu Pillai

Lalu Pillai

Senior Trade Compliance Manager at Trane Technologies

Ruchi Agnihotri

Ruchi Agnihotri

Counsel at DSK Legal, India

Vijay Ojha

Vijay Ojha

Group Company Secretary at Sharaf Group, Dubai

Charles Shaban

Charles Shaban

Chief Representative Officer, MENA at INTA

Event Schedule

Event Agenda

8 comprehensive sessions covering the latest in litigation and intellectual property law

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Session 1

Patent Challenges in a Fast-Evolving Tech World

2
Session 2

Litigation Funding and Third-Party Finance: Trends and Pitfalls

3
Session 3

AI and IP: Ownership Rights, Infringement Issues, and Regulatory Frameworks

4
Session 4

Managing Litigation Risk in Global Supply Chains

5
Session 5

AI in Dispute Resolution: From Predictive Analytics to Smart Contracts

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Session 6

AI and IP: Litigation over Machine-Generated Works

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Session 7

Building Future-Ready Legal Teams: AI Training & Workforce Upskilling

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Session 8

Arbitrating Crypto, Blockchain & Digital Asset Disputes

9
Session 9

Gender, Generational & Cultural Diversity: Hidden Assets in Dispute Teams

10
Session 10

Regulatory Horizons: Compliance, Investigations, Sanctions & Enforcement in 2026

11
Session 11

The Modern Family: Legal Responses to Evolving Family Structures

12
Session 12

AI in Real Estate Transactions and Legal Due Diligence: Transforming Property Law and Transactions

AI-Powered Legal Due Diligence, AI in Contract Review and Drafting, Risk Assessment and Predictive Analytics, Fraud Detection and Compliance,

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Session 13

Cross-Border Enforcement of Maritime Arbitration Awards

Practical challenges and strategies for enforcing maritime arbitration awards across borders

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Who Should Attend?

A convergence of brilliant minds from across the global legal, business, and technology ecosystem, built for those who define the boundaries of justice, innovation, and strategic growth.

Legal Practitioners & Firm Leaders

Experienced legal professionals providing expert counsel and representation.

Law Firm Partners

Senior partners leading legal practices and client relationships.

Legal Directors

Directors overseeing legal operations and strategy.

Advocates & Solicitors

Legal professionals providing expert representation and counsel.

Corporate Legal Leaders

GCs & Corporate Counsels steering organizational legal strategy.

Litigation & IP Specialists

Experts managing complex litigation and intellectual property matters.

Business & Corporate Strategy Leaders

Visionaries shaping business direction and strategic growth.

Chief Executive Officers

Top executives driving organizational vision and growth.

Chief Strategy Officers

Strategic leaders planning long-term business direction.

Innovation Consultants

Experts guiding transformative business innovation.

Venture Capitalists & LegalTech Investors

Investors funding the future of legal technology.

Corporate Development Executives

Leaders managing mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships.

Academics & Researchers

Thought leaders advancing legal knowledge and education.

Law Professors

Academic experts in IP, AI law, and technology policy.

AI Ethics Researchers

Scholars exploring ethical implications of AI in legal contexts.

Tech Law & IP Researchers

Academics investigating intersections of technology and intellectual property.

Think Tank Members

Policy experts shaping the future of legal frameworks.

PhD Scholars & Postdocs

Emerging researchers in law, AI, and intellectual property.

Technology & Innovation Leaders

Pioneers developing cutting-edge legal technology solutions.

Chief Technology Officers

Technology leaders driving digital transformation in legal services.

Chief Innovation Officers

Executives championing innovation and new technology adoption.

LegalTech Entrepreneurs & Founders

Visionaries creating the next generation of legal technology.

Product Managers & Developers

Technical experts building AI and legal software solutions.

AI Ethicists & Policy Advisors

Specialists ensuring responsible AI implementation in legal contexts.

Cybersecurity Experts

Professionals securing legal data and digital infrastructure.

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