This event is held on the occasion of the Inaugural Kuwaiti-French Law Day and is organized in collaboration with the French Embassy in the State of Kuwait, Kuwait Bar Association, and ICC YAAF.
This conference aims to provide in-depth knowledge and insights into the future of justice in the digital era. It will explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the legal profession, examine the challenges and opportunities presented by blockchain and smart contracts, and delve into other key developments shaping the legal landscape. It will alsooffer practical guidance and insights to help legal professionals and practitioners stay up to date with developments in AI and legal technology tools, while also equipping them with essential knowledge in electronic arbitration and ADR.
ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) is pleased to host its second event in Kuwait on 6 October 2025, co-organized with the Kuwait Bar Association. This Conference is designed to inspire and equip participants with the essential knowledge for digital transformation, not only for legal professionals and practitioners, but also for businesses, engineers and anyone interested in understanding the growing importance of digital transformation and the role of AI in the legal and business sectors.
The conference will focus on the following:
- Envisioning the Future of Digital Justice Across the Globe
- Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession: Opportunities and Challenges in Predictive Analytics, Smart Contracts, and Ethical Implications
- The Future of Dispute Resolution in the Age of Blockchain and Smart Contracts
- Electronic Courts and Virtual Hearings: Comparative Experiences and Key Lessons
- Legal Technology Tools: An Overview of AI-Powered Legal Assistance, Case Management, and E-Discovery Platforms
The conference will also address cybersecurity for lawyers by providing practical strategies to safeguard client data. Additionally, it will feature a live virtual trial experience using virtual reality technologies, along with an innovation platform showcasing advancements in legal technology.
This event offers a valuable opportunity to explore the transition to legal technology tools and gain deeper insight into the role of AI, smart contracts and their application in ADR.
Who should attend?
This event is open to all individuals interested in gaining knowledge and deeper insight into legal digital transformation, its future, comparatives experiences from other countries. It will also present practical strategies, key lessons learned, and explore the role of ADR in the context of blockchain and smart contracts, along with the challenges and opportunities of this evolving transformation.
Whether you are a young practitioner, a legal professional or business, an experienced practitioner, an in-house counsel, a government legal advisor, an academic, an international practitioner, a private sector leader, an engineer, a legal technology expert, or a policymaker, this event offers valuable insights and practical guidance to help you navigate and thrive in the digital era and shape the future of justice.
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12:00-12:45 |
Registration & Coffee |
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12:45-13:00 |
Opening Remarks & Keynote Speech
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13:00-14:40 |
The Future of Digital Justice: From Courtroom to Cloud Speakers:
Moderated by:
Conference Host:
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14:40-14:45 |
Closing Remarks by ICC YAAF & Kuwait Bar Association (KBA) |
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14:45-16:00 |
Networking Lunch |
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Hussain A Al Nakkas |
Information Technology and Cybersecurity Consultant, Cybersecurity-Kuwait Kuwait City, Kuwait |
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Adnan Abdul |
Chairman, Kuwait Bar Association (KBA), Kuwait City |
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Dr. Ahmad Alawshaz |
Assistant Professor of Private Law and Intellectual Property, Kuwait University, Kuwait City |
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Haifa Al-Huwaidi |
ICC YAAF Regional Representative for the Middle East; Partner, Al-Huwaidi Legal Group, Kuwait City |
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Meshal Alkhannah |
Lawyer and Partner, Awaed Law Firm, Kuwait City, Kuwait |
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Anas Alzamil |
Founder and Attorney, Anas Alzamil & Taghreed Haddadi Law Firm; Board Member, Saudi Bar Association, Khobar, Saudi Arabia |
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Jumanah Behbehani |
Senior lawyer and International Consultant, Jumanah Behbehani Law Firm, Representative in Kuwait, CIFILE (Canada), Kuwait City |
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Dr. Frédérique Coulée |
Professor of Public Law and Vice President for Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, Université Paris, Paris |
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Dr. Jihane Fakih |
Professor of Law & AI Governance, Lebanese University, Beirut |
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Soraya SAA |
Counsellor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs, Director, Embassy of France in Kuwait, Kuwait City |
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Rany Sader |
Chief Legal Innovation Officer and Senior Partner, SADER & Associates, Beirut |
| Venue |
Al Hamra Ballroom, Al-Hamra Hotel |
| Working language | Arabic, French |
| Registration |
For registration and further information, please contact: Haifa Al-Huwaidi, ICC YAAF Regional Representative for the Middle East; Partner, Al-Huwaidi Legal Group, Kuwait City, Kuwait Email: halhuwaidi@gmail.com Contact number: +965 – 65999193 |
For further info please contact
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Meera Aldhaheri |
Executive Assistant, Arbitration and ADR, Middle-East, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
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Haifa Al-Huwaidi |
ICC YAAF Regional Representative for the Middle East; Partner, Al-Huwaidi Legal Group, Kuwait City, Kuwait |
+965 – 65999193 |
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What is ICC YAAF?
At ICC, we believe that through training and mentorship, we can shape the next generation of leading international arbitration and ADR experts. Through the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) network, we are able to better inform, connect and inspire young professionals with interests in dispute resolution and dispute avoidance.
Throughout the world, ICC YAAF organises a number of educational and social events that allow young professionals to discover best practices, discuss topical issues, network and create meaningful connections with experienced practitioners.