Main Congress Program

RIAD Congress 2016: Introductory Day

Reflections on the access to justice gap and a view on legal protection in the old and new world (s).

Delegates will hear about the Canadian experience with filling the access to justice gap, a discussion panel will give insights what is happening globally in the legal world and how big data will help to project the outcome of legal disputes. You will have the opportunity to hear about and interact with innovators in the area of legal protection in a smaller and more personal setting. The day will close with a networking cocktail and you can book your dinner in a small group in one of the restaurants we selected.

Location: Le Westin Montréal, 270 St. Antoine Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 0A3
Room: Fortifications - 9th Floor

Afternoon

13:00 – 14:00

Welcome Lunch and Registration

Room: Bar Reporter - 3rd Floor 

14:00 – 14:10

Welcome

Philippe Rambaud, President, RIAD

14:10 – 14:35

Opening Keynote: Canada's view on access to justice 

Honourable Justice Élizabeth Corte, President, Chief Justice of the Court of Québec  

14:35 – 15:30

Panel Discussion: What are the challenges in improving access to justice around the world?

Moderator: Tasha Kheiriddin, Political analyst, writer, communications professional

Honourable Justice Élizabeth Corte, President, Chief Justice of the Court of Québec

Jin Ho Verdonschot, Justice Technology Architect, HiiL Innovating Justice

Barbara Haynes, CEO, DAS Canada

Frédéric Pelouze, CEO and Co-founder, WeClaim

Len Feltoon, CEO Countrywide Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. former President of GLSA (Group Legal Services Association USA)

15:30 – 16:00

Coffee Break 

16:00 – 16:50

Trend Workshops - 2 Breakout Sessions

This session focuses on two issues with regard to new trends: firstly, it introduces entrepreneurs and their innovative projects, secondly, it looks at the future of legal issues, e.g. how big data is used to project the outcome of disputes. The format of each of the 2 sessions will be a panel with presenters and a moderator.  

Innovators' Discussion - Panel 1

Moderator: Adrienne O'Sullivan, CEO - Ireland, DAS Group

Valentin Callipel, Head, Mission Cyberjustice Laboratoire

Frédéric Pelouze, CEO and Co-founder, WeClaim

Jin Ho Verdonschot, Justice Technology Architect, HiiL Innovating Justice

Discussion Panel 2: How can legal protection insurers leverage Big Data and Artificial Intelligence?

Moderator: Pierre Guilbault, Vice-president, FBA Legal Protection - Assistance Solutions

Scott Ferrauiola, Associate General Counsel, IBM Watson Group

Martin Bartetzko, Innovation Scout for ERGO in Silicon Valley, Director, ALLYSCA Assistance

16:50 – 17:20

Wrap up & Closing Remarks 

Ayan Bhattacharya, Specialist Leader Advanced Analytics , Deloitte Consulting

Evening 

18:00 – 20:00

Welcome Reception

Location: Le Westin Montréal
Room: Bar Reporter - 3rd Floor

The Honourable Mr. Justice Thomas Cromwell, Supreme Court of Canada will address delegates

Dress code: Business attire

All congress delegates and accompanying partners are welcome. Please note, that an additional fee will apply for accompanying partners.

20:00 – 23:00

Dinner in small groups (Dine at your leisure)

For a full list of restaurants in the area and to reserve your table please click here.

RIAD Congress 2016: Exploration Day

Sharing economy, potential and solutions for access to justice. 

After experiencing new trends in legal protection, delegates explore how digitalization and social media have brought to life new forms of businesses such as Airbnb, BlaBlaCar or Uber. Discussion panels assess the impact and the potential of the sharing economy, and the influence digitalization and globalization have on the legal area, its users and providers. Delegates discuss problems, which the legal industry is likely to face and work out solutions. The conference concludes with a gala evening.

Location: Le Westin Montréal, 270 St. Antoine Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 0A3
Room: Fortifications - 9th Floor

Morning

07:45 – 09:00

Group Breakfast and Registration 

09:00 – 09:45

Opening Keynote

April Rinne, Thought Leader & Advisor, Sharing Economy 

09:45 – 10:45

Panel Discussion: How will the Sharing Economy impact the legal world?

Moderator: Tasha Kheiriddin, Political analyst, writer, communications professional

April Rinne, Thought Leader & Advisor, Sharing Economy 
John Hoyles, CEO, Canadian Bar Association

Simon Warr, Underwriting Manager, AmTrust International; Vice President, RIAD

Jean-Nicolas Guillemette, General Manager, Uber Quebec

10:45 – 11:15

Coffee Break

11:15 – 12:45

Impact and Potential 

The sessions address specific problems and possible solutions, which will be presented and discussed in the discussion panel after lunch.

Session 1: Discussion Panel - How does digitalization change the legal world?

Moderator: Rob Vromen, CEO, Euromex nv

Shannon Salter, Chair, Civil Resolution Tribunal 

Frédéric Pelouze, CEO and Co-founder, WeClaim

Session 2: Legal Implications and Pitfalls of Digitalization 

Facilitator: Adrienne O'Sullivan, CEO - Ireland, DAS Group

Dominic Jaar, Partner, KPMG Canada  

12:45 – 14:15  

Networking Lunch

Room: Bar Reporter - 3rd Floor 

Afternoon 

Practical Perspective: Impact and Potential (plenary) 

14:15 – 14:40

A success story - Making the best of today's opportunities

Sally Robertson, VP of Attorney Services, LegalZoom

14:40 – 15:40

Panel Discussion: What lessons are there for Legal Protection Insurers?

A discussion of conclusions drawn from the 2 breakout sessions that took place before lunch.

Moderator: Jeff Kless, Manager, Marketing, DAS Canada

Sally Robertson, VP of Attorney Services, LegalZoom

Shannon Slater, Chair, Civil Resolution Tribunal

Dominic Jaar, Partner, KPMG Canada

Nicolas Zavalichine, Director General, AXA Legal Protection

Jérôme Dupré, Co-Founder of CASE LAW ANALYTICS

15:40 – 16:15

Global Perspectives for Legal Protection with Q&A 

Philippe Rambaud, President, RIAD 

Evening 

18:30 – 22:30

Gala Evening: Dinner Cruise

Dress code: smart casual – includes 10 minutes walk to the boat over cobbled stone. For men's attire, a pair of dress pants with a collared or polo shirt and a blazer, necktie not necessary. For women's attire, a dress, skirt or pants with shirt, blazer or top.