Saudi Business Law Forum – Conference | 24 November 2026 | 9 AM to 2:30 PM (KSA Time)


        
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        Saudi Business Law Forum – Conference | 24 November 2026 | 9 AM to 2:30 PM (KSA Time)

Upcoming Saudi Business Law Forum – Conference | 24 November 2026 | 9 AM to 2:30 PM (KSA Time)

 

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Join us in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 24 November 2026 for the Saudi Business Law Forum!

The Law Forum is exclusively for Saudi Arabia’s in-house counsel community.

 

Building on the tremendous success of our Business Law Forums in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman, LexisNexis Middle East is excited to announce the third edition of the Saudi Business Law Forum. Join us in Riyadh on 24 November 2026 for a law conference tailored exclusively for in-house counsel!

Bringing together the top legal minds from the Saudi and GCC legal community, this conference is your opportunity to network and stay up to date on the latest commercial law developments in the Kingdom.

Admission is free for all in-house counsel.

For more information or sponsorship inquiries, contact Malini Dean.

PROGRAMME:

Operational Excellence: Navigating the Mature Saudi Legal Market

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Badge Pick-Up, & Breakfast  
10:00 AM Opening Remarks
10:15 AM- 11:20 AM Panel 1: The AI & Data Mandate: Governance in the Year of AI

  • Putting the 2026 Responsible AI Policy into Operation: classifying AI systems under the 2026 SDAIA guidelines; managing the requirement for independent ethical audits of high-risk AI models
  • The Future of Commercial Contracting: Unifying the supply chain with AI; using AI for procurement; enhancing visibility across vendors to ensure alignment with the CTL and local content requirements
  • The TelCo perspective: Data privacy in the Network – Legal and regulatory hurdles; cloud hosting and data residency; aligning CST licensing requirements and the SDAIA data processing sanctions
  • Active PDPL Enforcement: from theory to fines – common pitfalls; adapting to the 5-day deadline for data breach investigations.
  • Audience Q&A 
      11:20 AM – 11:40 AM Coffee and Networking
      11:40 AM – 12:45 PM Panel 2: Investing in the Kingdom: Legal Realities of a Mature Saudi Market

      • M&A in Saudi Arabia – What’s Different in 2026: current trends in domestic and cross-border M&A; key legal and regulatory considerations in acquiring Saudi businesses 
      • When Acquisitions are not the Preferred Route – Structuring successful JVs and strategic alliances 
      • Investing in Specific Sectors – Navigating sector-specific approval requirements in energy, infrastructure, and real estate  
      • Executing investments in Practice: Approvals, Procurement and Public-Sector Opportunities  
        12:45 PM – 1:05 PM Coffee & Networking

          1:05 PM – 2:10 PM Panel 3: The New Enforcement Law: A Paradigm Shift

          • Enforcement as the weak link in dispute resolution 
          • Speed and automation: timelines, digitization, streamlined asset seizure procedure 
          • Asset-tracing and seizure 
          • Cross-border impact: Foreign judgments and arbitration; comparison with other regional hubs, impact on contract drafting 
          • How do contracts change: Updating your jurisdiction and enforcement clauses to align with 2026 rules 
            02:10 PM Lunch – Please Join Us!
            * Topics and times are subject to change

             

             

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            • Saudi Business Law Forum - Conference | 24 November 2026 | 9 AM to 2:30 PM (KSA Time)
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