Thursday, 17th October 2024 Conference Day 1

Stream 1 – Section on Business Law (SBL)

The Role of Lawyers in a Changing International Tax Landscape Sponsored by Tax Justice Network Africa  (TJNA) Moderator: Mr. Francis Kairu Panellists:

• Lydiah Kootshotse
• Lyla Latif
• Ms. Mary Ongore

Thursday, 17th October 2024 Conference Day 1

Stream 2 – Section on Legal Practice

Legal Pioneers in AI development – Guiding the evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Africa Sponsored by Google Moderator: Ms. Annemarie Mecca Panellists:

• Eddah Kiai
• Mesenbet Assefa
• Ms. Fatma Haruna Songoro

Thursday, 17th October 2024 Conference Day 1

Stream 2 – Section on Legal Practice

Gender Rights in African Regional Mechanisms Sponsored by Raoul Wallenberg Institute (RWI) & The African Women’s Development and Communications Network (FEMNET) Moderator: Panellists:

• Tsion Hagos
• Nicole Maloba
• Hazel Birungi
• Michelle Maziwisa
• Nadia

Thursday, 17th October 2024 Conference Day 1

Stream 3 – Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL)

Democratic Impact of the Shrinking of Civic Space Sponsored by East Africa Law Society (EALS) Moderator: Ms. Sarah Atumga Panellists:

• Justice Dr. Fauz Twaib
• Ramadhan Abubakar
• Ms. Roselyn Hanzi

Thursday, 17th October 2024 Conference Day 1

Stream 1 – Section on Business Law (SBL)

⁠ ⁠Unlocking Africa’s climate growth potential: Investment in Green Growth Sponsored by The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Moderator: Prof. Isa Chiroma Panellists:

• Richard Ilunga Bishalanga

Thursday, 17th October 2024 Conference Day 1

Stream 2 – Section on Legal Practice

Independence of the Legal Profession in Africa Sponsored by American Bar Association (ABA) Moderator: Ms. Pheona Wall Panellists:

• Andrew Karamagi
• Ochiel Dudley
• Fatma Karume

Friday, 18th October 2024 Conference Day 2

Stream 1 – Section on Business Law (SBL)

Strengthening Data Protection Frameworks Across Africa: Leveraging Legal Mechanisms and Expanding Networks Sponsored by International Center for Not-for Profit Law (ICNL) Moderator: Ms. Gelila Tafesework Geletu Panellists:

• Fatma Haruna Songoro
• Muthuri Kathure
• Ms. Amazouz Souhila

Friday, 18th October 2024 Conference Day 2

Stream 2 – Section on Legal Practice

Promoting Gender Equality in the Legal Profession Across Africa Sponsored by Equality Now & Institute for African Women in Law (IAWL) Moderator: Dr. Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom Panellists:

• J. Jarpa Dawuni
• Donald Deya

Friday, 18th October 2024 Conference Day 2

Stream 2 – Section on Legal Practice

Ratification of AU Protocols: A Roadmap Sponsored by Atrocities Watch Africa (AWA) Moderator: Panellists:

• Chidi Odinkalu

Friday, 18th October 2024 Conference Day 2

Stream 3 – Section on Public Interest and Development Law (SPIDEL)

Debt and Extractivism Conundrum in Africa:  Enhancing Transparency and Good Governance of Africa Natural Resources Sponsored by African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) and Global Financial Integrity (GFI) Moderator: Panellists:

Friday, 18th October 2024 Conference Day 2

Stream 1 – Section on Business Law (SBL)

Anticipating the AfCFTA Investment Protocol: A Discussion Sponsored by Ethiopian Federal Advocates Association (EFAA) Moderator: Panellists:

Friday, 18th October 2024 Conference Day 2

Stream 2 – Section on Legal Practice

Tackling Illicit Financial Flows in Forestry and Fisheries Sponsored by Financial Transparency Coalition (FTC) Moderator: Ms. June Cynthia Okello Panellists:

• Birahim Seck
• Paul-Joel Kamtchang
• Matti Kohonen