International Reprographic Rights Conference

15

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19

Hours

12

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27

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Conference overview

        Under the patronage and presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, the Honorary President of The Emirates Reprographic Rights Association the association is organizing an international conference, hosting representatives of collective management organizations and specialists in the field of preserving the rights of creative works. The conference will discuss the goals and importance of preserving rights, the extent of their impact on the creative economy, and the role played by RRO s (Reproduction Rights Organizations) to preserve rights, spread awareness, and achieve financial profits in the creative sector.
 

Conference objectives

• Introducing the role of RRO s


• Exchanging experiences to develop the work of RRO s in the Arab region


• Spreading awareness among the creative community and informing them of the importance of preserving rights


• Presenting the successful international experiences of RRO s to preserve rights


• Attracting universities and institutions to obtain licenses to preserve rights


• Encouraging individual and collective initiatives to preserve the rights of creators

Meet The Speakers

H.E Dr. Abdulrahman Almuaini

Assistant Undersecretary of Intellectual Property Sector - Ministry of Economy

Sarah Tran

Head of Regional Policy and Public Affairs at

International Federation of Reproductive Rights Organisations

Mohamed Bin Dukhain

President  of the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association

Jim Alexander

Consultant to the International Federation of Reproductive Rights Organisations

Nadia Masoud

Director of Sharjah University Library 

Dr. Mohamed Alkamali

Board Member of  the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association

H.E Rashid Alkous

Executive Director of the Emirates Publishers Association

Alia Al Shamsi

Vice President of  the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association


James Bennett

Head of Rights-holder Relations

at the Copyright Licensing Agency

Fatema Al Hosani 

Director of the Copyright and Related Rights Department at the Ministry of Economy

Michael Healy

Executive Director, Rightsholder and International Relations at Copyright Clearance Center

Pranav Gupta

Secretary General of the Indian Reprographic Rights Organization 

Nadia Al Najjar

Emarati Writer

Ahmed Hussain

Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Reprographic Rights Center

Dr. Sharon Wong

Executive Director of the Hong Kong Reprographic Rights Licensing Society

Dr. Abdulla Al Sharhan

Writer - Secretary and Board Member

of the Emirates Publishers Association

Majd Alshehhi

Director of the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association

Yasmin Aissaoui

Journalist and Writer

Shaikha Al Mteiri

Head of the National Culture, Documents, Public Relations, at  Juma Al Majid Center

Ana Maria Cabanellas

Vice President of Gestión Colectiva de Derechos de Autor

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Agenda

19 Feb. 2025

09:00 - 10:00 AM

Networking & Registration

Networking and registration are vital for a seamless event experience,

promoting engagement and ensuring smooth participant management.

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Opening Ceremony

 Welcome Address by: 

  • Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi 
  • Honorary President of of the Emirates Reprographic Rights Management Association
  • H.E Abdullah Bin Touq Almarri
  • Minister of Economy
  • Anita Huss 
  • Chief Executive & Secretary General at International Federation of Reproduction Rights Organizations

10:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Session 1: 

Unauthorized Use and Enforcement

Panel speakers: 

Moderate by: Majd Alshehhi

  • H.E Dr. Abdulrahman Almuaini
  • Dr. Sharon Wong
  • Jim Alexander 
  • Dr. Mohamed Alkamali

11:30 AM - 12:45 PM     

Awarding Ceremony by Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi

12:30 - 01:30 PM       

Session 2: 

Collective Management as a Solution

Panel speakers: 

Moderate by: Jim alexander

  • Michael Healy
  • Sarah Tran
  • James Bennett
  • Ana Maria Cabanellas

01:30 - 02:30 PM     

Lunch Break

02:30 - 03:30 PM

Session 3: 

AI and Libraries in a Digital Age

Panel speakers: 

Moderate by: Alia Alshamsi

  • Michael Healy
  • Fatema Al Hosani
  • Nadia Masoud
  • Shaikha Al Mteiri 

03:30 - 04:30 PM

Session 4: 

Impact of Changes to Rightsholders

Panel speakers: 

Moderate by: Yasmin Aissaoui

  • Mohamed Bin Dukhain
  • H.E Rashid Alkous
  • Dr. Abdulla Al Sharhan 
  • Ahmed Hussain
  • Nadia Al Najjar

20 Feb. 2025

09:30 - 10:00 AM

Networking & Registration 

Networking and registration are vital for a seamless event experience, promoting engagement and ensuring smooth participant management.

10:00 - 10:30  AM

General Presentation of ERRA 

10:30 - 12:30 PM

AI and Intellectual Property Rights - Workshop

Panel speakers: 

  • Dr. Mohamed Al Kamali
  • Romika Chawla

12:30 - 01:00 PM

Coffee Break 

01:00 - 02:30 PM

Session 1

Panel Discussion for University Representatives 

Panel speakers: 

Moderate by: Jim Alexander

  • Micheal Healy
  • James Bennett
  • Dr. Sharon Wong

01:00 - 02:30 PM

Session 2

Panel Discussion for Publishers and Authors 

Panel speakers: 

Moderate by: Romika Chawla

  • Ahmed Hussain
  • Pranav Gupta
  • Samantha Holman

02:30 - 03:30 PM

Lunch Break

06:00 - 11:00 PM

Maliha Trip


Conference  Location

Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park

Al Dhaid road, Sharjah - United Arab Emirates


+971 6 5069 095

irrc@erra.org.ae

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