3rd Asia-Pacific International Private Law Summit<br>Advancing Future-Ready Legal Infrastructure to Foster Digital Innovation, Sustainable Growth, and Regional Connectivity in the Asia-Pacific (Morning Session)

3rd Asia-Pacific International Private Law Summit
Advancing Future-Ready Legal Infrastructure to Foster Digital Innovation, Sustainable Growth, and Regional Connectivity in the Asia-Pacific (Morning Session)

03-11-2026

Welcome Remarks

Speakers: Secretary for Justice, Mr Paul Lam, SC; President of UNIDROIT, Professor Enzo Moavero-Milanesi

Keynote Address

Speaker: President of the Chinese Society of International Law and President of the China Society of Private International Law, Professor Huang Jin

Panel 1: Shaping Tomorrow’s Markets – Exploring Transnational Law Instruments for Digital Innovation and Shared Sustainable Futures

Moderator: Mr David Goddard, KC

Speakers: Mr Joseph Chan; Professor Ignacio Tirado; Ms Sharon Ong; Dr Guang Yang

Panel 2: Modernising Secured Transactions and Trade Finance – Expanding Access to Credit for MSMEs

Moderator: Mr William Brydie-Watson

Speakers: Mr Bruce Whittaker; Professor Giuliano Castellano; Mr Xiao Kai; Ms Tingying Wang