Global Dialogues on AI for Peace & Sustainability
Algorithmic Sovereignty, Judicial Independence
and Responsible AI Use in the Courtroom
1 July 2026, 3pm - 5.30pm, Singapore Time
MODERATORS AND SPEAKERS
Dr Jon Truby ( MODERATOR ) | UNESCO Chair on AI Law & Sustainability, Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore
Dr Jon Truby is the UNESCO Chair on AI Law & Sustainability at the Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore. His work focuses on AI law, technology governance, sustainability and responsible legal frameworks for emerging technologies.
Rashmi Raman ( MODERATOR ) | Research Fellow, Centre for International Law, National University of Singapore
Rashmi was previously at the Jindal Global Law School, India, where she worked as Professor of International Law for over a decade. She taught international law at universities in Asia, Europe, and Africa, offering courses that blend rigorous legal analysis with creative inquiry. In addition to academia, Rashmi consults for international organizations on international criminal law and human rights law and serves on the Board of Directors of an international refugee law organization. She earned her first degree in law from the National University of Juridical Sciences, Calcutta and her advanced degrees in international law from the New York University School of Law and the National University of Singapore.
H.E. Indra Mani Pandey ( KEYNOTE ADDRESS ) | Secretary General, BIMSTEC, India
H.E. Indra Mani Pandey is a senior Indian diplomat and Secretary General of BIMSTEC. He joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1990 and previously served as India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, as well as Ambassador of India to Oman.
Hon’ble Mr Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque | Chief Justice, High Court of Sikkim, India
Justice A. Muhamed Mustaque serves as Chief Justice of the High Court of Sikkim. His parent High Court is Kerala and he assumed office as Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court in January 2026.
Hon’ble Mr Balkrishna Dhakal | Justice, Supreme Court of Nepal
Justice Balkrishna Dhakal serves as Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal. He has been nominated by the Government of Nepal as a panellist for the webinar. Detailed biography is awaited.
Hon. Justice Mahen Gopallawa | Judge of the Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka
Hon. Justice Mahen Gopallawa is a Judge of the Court of Appeal of Sri Lanka. Before his appointment to the Court of Appeal, he served as Senior Deputy Solicitor General at the Attorney General’s Department of Sri Lanka. He holds legal qualifications from the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka Law College and the National University of Singapore.
Hon'ble Justice Sutpiti Vattanahathai | Judge in the Office of the President of the Supreme Court of Thailand
Mr Sutpiti Vattanahathai is a Judge in the Office of the President of the Supreme Court of Thailand. He previously served in the Research Division of the Supreme Court, where he prepared, reviewed and drafted Supreme Court judgments in criminal, civil and public office-related cases. He has also served as a judge in Thai courts of first instance, adjudicating civil and criminal matters.
Dr K.C. Sowmya | Director, Legal and Treaties Division-II, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Dr K.C. Sowmya is a career diplomat and international law specialist currently serving as Director in the Legal and Treaties Division-II of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. She has previously served as Counsellor (Legal) at the Embassy of India in The Hague, Netherlands, and has also worked with the International Committee of the Red Cross. Dr Sowmya holds a Ph.D. in International Humanitarian Law, an M.Phil. in International Law from Jawaharlal Nehru University and an LL.M. from Kerala Law Academy Law College. Her areas of work include public international law, treaty law and investor-State dispute settlement. She brings a government legal and diplomatic perspective to questions of algorithmic sovereignty, judicial independence and responsible AI use in the courtroom.
Mr Yoganaadan Kadirkamu Kandasamy | Director, Science, Technology & Innovation Division, BIMSTEC Secretariat, BIMSTEC, Sri Lanka
Mr Yoganaadan Kadirkamu Kandasamy is Director of the Science, Technology & Innovation Division at the BIMSTEC Secretariat. He is a Grade One Officer of the Sri Lanka Foreign Service with over two decades of experience in diplomacy, economic affairs and development administration.
Mr Mohammad Aneek Rushd Haque | Additional Attorney General for Bangladesh
Mr Mohammad Aneek Rushd Haque is the Additional Attorney General for Bangladesh and a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He is a Barrister-at-Law from Gray’s Inn and holds an LL.B. from the University of Wolverhampton. He has extensive experience in constitutional law, judicial review, public interest litigation, civil and commercial disputes, criminal law and arbitration. He has also contributed to legal and regulatory drafting in Bangladesh, including work relating to electronic commerce and telecommunications law.
Dr Kyaw Thu Hein | Deputy Director General, Legal Advice Department, Ministry of Legal Affairs, Myanmar
Dr Kyaw Thu Hein has been nominated by Myanmar for the webinar. He holds LL.B, LL.M and PhD qualifications and serves as Deputy Director General in the Legal Advice Department, Ministry of Legal Affairs.
Mr Tshering Wangda | Senior Attorney, Office of the Attorney General, Thimphu, Bhutan
Mr Tshering Wangda is a Senior Attorney in the Drafting and Review Division, Department of Legal Service, Office of the Attorney General, Royal Government of Bhutan. He is the senior-most Legislative Drafting Attorney in the Office of the Attorney General and brings 16 years of public service experience.His work focuses on drafting legislation and subsidiary legislation to support the implementation of government policies and legal reforms. Before assuming his current role, he served for 12 years as a government prosecutor and litigator, gaining substantial experience in criminal justice, courtroom advocacy and public law practice. Mr Wangda holds a Bachelor of Science, a Post-Graduate Diploma in National Law, a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Criminology. His combined experience in legislative drafting, litigation and criminology gives him a practical and well-rounded perspective on law, policy and governance.
Dr Abdulrahman Saad Al Qahtani | General Counsel, Ooredoo Qatar
Dr Al Qahtani provides legal and regulatory advice across commercial, governance, compliance and dispute matters, while supporting Ooredoo Qatar’s digital transformation. He has over 15 years of experience across telecommunications, financial services, cybersecurity and Islamic finance. He holds a PhD in Islamic Finance and Economics, an LLM from the University of California, Berkeley and an LLB from the University of Liverpool.
2 Public CPD Points (inclusive of 0.5 Public MEC points)
Practice Area: International Law
Training Category: General
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