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Participation in this event is free, but registration is required. Please note that registration is open only to current IBA members. Only those who have received confirmation from the IBA that their registration has been successfully processed will be admitted. To register, please email asia.membership@int-bar.org by 19 August.
A session presented by the IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum
Important registration informationParticipation in this event is free, but registration is required. Please note that registration is open only to current IBA members. Only those who have received confirmation from the IBA that their registration has been successfully processed will be admitted. To register, please email asia.membership@int-bar.org by 19 August.
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Date/Time
25 August 2025, 1030-1200 SGT
Location
Maxwell Chambers (32 Maxwell Road #03-01 Singapore 069115)
Programme
25 August 2025, 1030-1200 SGT
Location
Maxwell Chambers (32 Maxwell Road #03-01 Singapore 069115)
Programme
AI 101 for the bar and bench
AI is rapidly transforming the practice of law and the administration of justice – from automating document review and research to raising novel legal questions around intellectual property, liability and ethics. This session will address the intersection of AI and copyright, providing practitioners the technical foundation to better understand how AI models work and navigate IP disputes in the age of AI. This panel aims to demystify AI and create a dialogue between technology experts, legal practitioners and industry leaders, to enable meaningful discussions on policy, governance and innovation. It will also introduce members of the IBA and members of the broader legal community to the fundamentals of AI, including how large language models (LLMs) are developed and trained, and their relevance to legal practice, intellectual property and broader legal and regulatory issues. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from OpenAI how AI models are developed, learn how companies like AutoDesk are building products that leverage generative AI and hear from legal and policy experts about approaches to copyright across the Asia Pacific region.
1000-1130 Registration
1030-1040 Welcome remarks
Dinesh Dhillon Allen & Gledhill, Singapore; Co-Chair, IBA Asia Pacific Regional Forum
1040-1100 Technical deep dive
Topics include:
- How large language models (LLMs) are trained and fine-tuned
- The role of data, compute and model evaluation in ensuring safety and reliability
- Common misconceptions about AI capabilities and limitations
Speaker
Albert Yip Head of Technical Success, APAC, OpenAI, Singapore
1100-1140 Panel discussion
Topics include:
- Legal and regulatory considerations for generative AI
- Intellectual property and ownership in AI-generated content
- Best practices for AI adoption in legal and business contexts
- Global trends in AI policy and governance
Moderator
Stanley Lai SC Allen & Gledhill, Singapore
Speakers
Joel Goh Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS), Singapore
Rebecca Hong Director & Senior Corporate Counsel, APJ, AutoDesk, Singapore
Jared Ragland Senior Director for APAC, Business Software Alliance (BSA), Singapore
Tatsuya Tsunoda Nishimura & Asahi, Tokyo
1140-1200 Q&A
Visas
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. It is recommended that you check your visa requirements with your local embassy or consulate. We are unable to provide visa invitation letters to support your visa application.