Suzhou Industrial Park International Business Cooperation Centre Tour
Visit the Suzhou Industrial Park International Business Cooperation Centre (SIP IBCC) in Singapore’s start-up hub of one-north to find out how the SIP IBCC is helping Chinese startups to internationalise. Over 140 Chinese companies from diverse sectors, including green development, biomedical sciences, and electronics, have set up shop here since SIP IBCC was established in October 2021.
 
SIP IBCC recently completed its Phase II expansion in March 2024 to provide comprehensive business space solutions and strengthen the Singapore-China dual-way investment ecosystem. Find out what this entails in terms of investment support and market access to nurture innovation and collaboration and drive cross-border innovation, leveraging Singapore as a springboard to the rest of Southeast Asia.

Speakers

Mr Samuel E
Manager
China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park Development Group Co., Ltd. (CSSD)

Back-Of-House Tour: “Former Supreme Court: Unseen, Unheard”
This exclusive tour offers a glimpse into restricted areas of the former Supreme Court, usually out of bounds to the public. Go behind-the-scenes as you:

• Traverse a network of hidden passageways
• Climb through a trapdoor into the prisoner’s dock
• Gain access to the Viewing Gallery where members of public used to sit during court hearings
• Discover stories of some of the highest-profile cases in Singapore’s history since 1939, tried in these very courtrooms.

This tour is taken at your own risk. SAL and the Gallery does not accept any responsibility.
This tour route includes steep and narrow stairways and difficult to navigate spaces and may not be suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
Please wear comfortable footwear and attire. Wearing heels is strongly not recommended for safety reasons.

[FULLY SUBSCRIBED] Innovate and Influence: Women in LegalxTech Networking Lunch
Please join us at the Gallery by Maxwell Chambers to welcome women working at the intersection of law, technology, and business. This lunch, hosted by Donna Ross Dispute Resolution and Linda Heng from ResoX, with special guest Shumin Lin, a Drew & Napier crypto lawyer, will provide a unique opportunity for networking and collaboration.
 
Connect with fellow women tech lawyers, in-house counsel and technopreneurs – and their male allies – attending TechLawFest in an inspiring and engaging environment.
 
The Gallery venue is graciously provided by Maxwell Chambers.
 
Dress code: Business Attire

Speakers

Ms Donna Ross
Principal – Arbitrator/Mediator
Donna Ross Dispute Resolution

Ms Linda Heng
CEO
ResoX

Ms Shumin Lin
Director, Dispute Resolution
Drew & Napier LLC

Maxwell Chambers Open House
Visit the world’s first integrated dispute resolution complex, Maxwell Chambers, which is also home to the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and Singapore International Mediation Centre. Check out Maxwell Chambers’ latest technological advancements in its hearing services, including 3D holographic TV display and virtual reality. Maxwell Chambers tenant Opus 2 will present an overview of its innovative Hearings solution, designed to streamline and enhance the efficiency of arbitration and litigation proceedings.
 
Then hear from the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) about how it is harnessing technology and A.I. in the discharge of its functions as the IP office regulating the registration of IP rights in Singapore.
 
Dress code: Business Attire

Speakers

Mr Andrew Au
Head, Future Systems Team (Registries)
Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

Mr Ban Jiun Ean
Chief Executive
Maxwell Chambers

Mr Frederick Antoine
Business Development Director – APAC
Opus 2 International

Smart Nation Cityscape & Singapore City Gallery Tour
Learn about what makes Singapore a Smart Nation in this exhibition that is integrated with the Singapore City Gallery. Interact with exhibits and displays to see how technology and urban planning help shape a city that is distinctive, liveable and sustainable across social, economic and environmental realms, making it attractive to investment and talent from around the world.

[FULLY SUBSCRIBED] Tech Empowering Justice: The Singapore Courts Story
The Singapore Courts are dedicated to using technology to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility, within the legal system, ensuring that no one is left behind. Join this session to find out more about how the Singapore Courts are actively promoting access to justice, productivity, and harnessing data through various technology-driven projects, collaborations, and infrastructure, including through the use of emerging technology to streamline court processes as well as to assist self-represented persons.

Speakers

Mr Foo Juyuan
Senior Assistant Director
Singapore Judiciary

[OPEN EVENT*] The State of Gen A.I. in the APAC Legal Ecosystem
*Open events are open to non-TechLaw.Fest attendees.GenAI is impacting the delivery of legal services – but in what ways? Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation & Technology Association (ALITA) brings together industry leaders and technology providers from across Asia-Pacific to foster dialogue, knowledge sharing, and collaboration around the opportunities and challenges presented by GenAI, followed by networking.
 
Registration is free but subject to confirmation, with priority accorded to ALITA members.

Register Here

Speakers

Mr JP Biard
Chief Global Strategy Officer
LegalOn Technologies

Ms Shanice Choo
APAC Innovation Lead
Clifford Chance

Ms Janice Goh
Partner
Cavenagh Law LLP (Clifford Chance Asia)

Mr Shameek Kundu
Executive Director
AI Verify Foundation

Mr David Matvey
Global Legal Operations Program Manager
HSBC

Mr Brian W Tang
Co-chair
Asia Pacific Legal Innovation & Technology Association (ALITA)