Announcing the Lucknow Initiative & WebNyay's Webinar on ODR in India & Africa
From the Secretariat
Announcing the Lucknow Initiative
The Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law (ISAIL) is pleased to announce the Lucknow Initiative, a new program to support the development of Lucknow as an AI city. To enable this initiative, we have partnered with an independent insight-sharing forum, the Lucknow Development Index (@lucknow_updates on X App).
The Lucknow Initiative is a comprehensive networking initiative that will support the development of AI in Lucknow in a number of ways. The initiative will:
Invite and proliferate insights on how Lucknow can embrace the AI aspect of its city and urban development with concrete insights from the Lucknow Development Index and Mr Abhivardhan, our Chairperson.
Support the development of AI startups and businesses in Lucknow.
Create an AI policy and entrepreneurship ecosystem in Lucknow that will attract and retain AI talent.
Educate the public about AI and its potential benefits.
Represent Lucknow as a unique, independent hub of policy innovation in India, and the Indo-Pacific region.
The Lucknow Initiative is an important step in the development of Lucknow as an AI city. AI has the potential to transform many aspects of our lives, and the Lucknow Initiative will help to ensure that Lucknow is at the forefront of this transformation.
The Lucknow Initiative is an exciting opportunity for Lucknow to become a leader in the field of artificial intelligence. AI has the potential to transform many aspects of our lives, from the way we work to the way we interact with the world around us.
The Lucknow Initiative will also educate the public about AI and its potential benefits. This is important because AI is a complex technology, and it is important for the public to understand how it works and how it can be used to improve our lives.
If you are interested in learning more about the Lucknow Initiative or getting involved, please visit the ISAIL website at isail.in/lucknow
Webinar Alert: ODR in Africa and India - Where Are We?
INAUGRAL LECTURE FOR THE AFRICA-INDIA DISPUTE RESOLUTION DIALOGUES WEBINAR SERIES
We are elated to announce that WebNyay and ODR Africa are holding a stupendous webinar on discussing the state of online dispute resolution in India and Africa.
ODR is a relatively new field, but it is rapidly gaining popularity as a way to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently. ODR platforms provide a neutral and secure online environment where parties can resolve their disputes without having to go to court.
The link to register for the free webinar is:
The webinar will cover a wide range of topics related to ODR, including:
The different types of ODR platforms
The benefits of using ODR to resolve disputes
The challenges of implementing ODR in India and Africa
The future of ODR in both countries
The webinar is open to anyone interested in learning more about ODR, including lawyers, judges, academics, policymakers, and the general public.
ODR is a rapidly evolving field, and the webinar is a great opportunity to learn about the latest trends and developments. The speakers are experts in their field, and they will be able to provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of ODR in India and Africa.
The link to register for the free webinar is:
The webinar is free to attend, and it is a great opportunity to network with other people interested in ODR. Register today and learn more about the state of ODR in India and Africa!
Speakers
Justice Hemant Gupta, with over 20 years in the judiciary, served as Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court and later the Supreme Court of India. He currently chairs the India International Arbitration Centre in New Delhi.
Hon. Justice Ani Comfort Chinyere is an accomplished legal professional with a Ph.D. in Public Law, a Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) membership, and a track record of introducing digital legal processes in Enugu State.
Colin Rule, a 25-year veteran in dispute resolution, has held significant roles at Mediate.com, Modria.com, and eBay/PayPal. He is an award-winning author with degrees from Harvard University and Haverford College.
Adejuwon Adenuga, founder of ADENUGA AND COMPANY, is a Chartered Institute of Arbitration Fellow and certified Mediator. His focus is on facilitating accessible ADR, especially for MSMEs.
Vishwam, a qualified advocate in India and Solicitor in England & Wales, brings 9+ years of experience to the table. He specializes in international arbitration, cross-border litigation, and policy consulting for global organizations like WHO and UNICEF. Vishwam advises Indian government departments on justice access and AI integration, and he's a founding member of the ADGM Courts Committee.
The link to register for the free webinar is: https://forms.office.com/r/euPnGQ7DSP
You can also scan this QR Code to attend the event:
About WebNyay
Webnyay provides end-to-end technology solutions for dispute resolution. Webnyay works with courts and tribunals, arbitral institutions, mediation centres, law firms, lawyers, arbitrators, mediators and others so they can leverage technology to resolve disputes efficiently. Webnyay's technology for arbitrations has been used by lawyers and arbitrators in over 28 countries. It has also worked with courts in India and UAE and is digitising arbitral institutions in India, Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East regions. For more information, please visit https://www.webnyay.ai/.