BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:3b304bfce86bf9015838f2331de1fdde CATEGORIES:Training Course CREATED:20260120T105640 SUMMARY:VENUE CHANGED! APIEx Hybrid Format International Accreditation Course with AI Primer for Expert Witnesses (8 April 2026, 9.00am - 6.30pm (GMT +8)) LOCATION:Meeting Room\, JS Held LLC\, 8 Marina View\, #13-02A Asia Square Tower 1\, Singapore 018960 DESCRIPTION:\nIN-PERSON PLACES FULL! LIMITED VIRTUAL PLACES REMAIN.\nCourse Synopsis\nT he Asia Pacific Institute of Experts’ “International Accreditation Course f or Expert Witnesses” aims to equip at professionals who deliver or wish to embark on expert witness work, as well as legal professionals dealing with expert witnesses in the course of work, with a broad understanding of the r elevant legal and practical issues.\nMorning Programme\nThe morning Foundat ional Module of the Course is intended to introduce experts and lawyers to the legal framework for Expert Evidence both in Singapore and international ly. Amongst other things, the Course will cover:\n\n - The disputes framewo rk – the court system in Singapore and the international arbitration framew ork based on the UNCITRAL Model Law regime\n - The role of the expert under the law\n - Civil Law v Common Law approaches to evidence including Expert Evidence\n - The expert’s duties and obligations within the disputes frame work\n - Singapore courts\n - Singapore International Commercial Court (SIC C)\n - International arbitrations\n - The treatment of expert evidence in d isputes both in Singapore and internationally\n - SICC Rules\n - Internatio nal Bar Association (IBA) Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration\n - Rules for Expertise of the International Chamber of Commerc e\n - The Meeting of Experts - procedures and problems\n - APIEx Code of Co nduct for ExpertsThis part of the Course will include both lectures on mate rials to be provided as well as discussions led by the instructors based on actual legal cases as well as their personal experiences in dealing with e xpert evidence both in Singapore and internationally. Although meant as an introduction to the legal aspects of the appointment of experts for dispute s work and the expert’s duties and obligations, practicing experts and lawy ers may also find the Course useful as a refresher on the intricacies of ex pert evidence. \nAfternoon Programme\nArtificial intelligence (“AI”) is inc reasingly appearing in expert witness work in two distinct contexts. First, AI may be the subject of testimony itself, requiring experts to evaluate A I-generated evidence, explain algorithmic decision-making to courts, or ass ess whether an AI system functioned appropriately. Second, expert witnesses may use AI tools to assist in their own analysis, research, or report prep aration.\nBoth contexts create significant professional obligations. Courts across multiple jurisdictions have demonstrated willingness to impose sanc tions and costs orders on practitioners who misuse AI.\nIn the afternoon, D r Darryl Carlton will conduct (virtually) an intensive 90-minute AI Primer for Expert Witnesses Certification Programme - Understanding Artificial Int elligence for Expert Testimony. \nThis portion of the programme will involv e pre-reading, lectures, hands-on exercises and a written assessment. \nPar ticipants who sign up for the Certification route of the course and who pas s the assessment for this session will be awarded a special APIEx Internati onal Accreditation with AI Certification. \nWho Should Attend\nAll those wh o practise as experts, lawyers, those who instruct lawyers and experts as w ell as those aspiring to practise as experts.\nCompletion of the Course\nPa rticipants may opt to either take the Certification or Non-Certification ro ute.\nTo be awarded with a Certificate of Successful Completion, a candidat e must:\n(a)  Achieve 100% attendance at Foundational Module and Revision S ession; and\n(b)  Pass the 90-minute written assessment (passing mark 80%). \nSuccessful completion of the Course would entitle applicants for membersh ip in APIEx to the following exemptions:\n\n - Individual Member applicatio ns: Waiver of the requirement for a specimen report.\n - Fellow application s: Waiver of one specimen report (out of the three required). Participants who opt for the Non-Certification route will not be issued any certificates .\nAPIEx is pleased to announce that the Intellectual Property Office of Si ngapore (IPOS) now recognises that:\nexperts with a minimum 10 years of exp erience in IA/IP valuation (with no prior experience acting as an expert wi tness or assessor); and who successfully complete APIEx’s International Mem bership Accreditation Course 2026, will meet the criteria for being listed on IPOS’ List of IA/IP Valuation Experts (https://www.ipos.gov.sg/manage-ip /resolve-ip-disputes/ip-dispute-resolution-hub/resources/expert-witnesses#l ist)).APIEx’s International Membership Accreditation Course is also one of the recognised requirements for acceptance to the IPOS List of Technical Ex perts. The full criteria can be found HERE (https://isomer-user-content.by. gov.sg/61/0ea9ad61-fa5c-436e-a41b-6047a132c517/ia-ip-valuation-experts_list -of-recognised-courses.pdf).  \nProgramme 08:45 - 09:00Registrations09.00 - 09.05\nIntroduction by Course Director - Prof. Leslie Chew SC - President, APIEx; Dean, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consu ltant, Peter Low Chambers LLC09.05 - 10.50Foundational Module (Part 1): The disputes framework – the court system in Singapore and the international a rbitration framework based on the UNCITRAL Model Law regimeThe role of the expert under the lawCivil Law v Common Law approaches to evidence including Expert EvidenceProf. Leslie Chew SC - President, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Dean, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Con sultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC\nDr. You Chuanman - Senior Lecturer, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences 10.50 - 11.15Break11.15 - 12.45Foundational Module (Part 2):\n - The expert’s duties and obligations within the disputes framework:\n - Singapore courts\n - Singapore Internati onal Commercial Court (SICC)\n - International arbitrations\n - The treatme nt of expert evidence in disputes both in Singapore and internationally\n - SICC Rules\n - International Bar Association (IBA) Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International Arbitration\n - Rules for Expertise of the Intern ational Chamber of Commerce\n - The Meeting of Experts - procedures and pro blems\n - APIEx Code of Conduct for ExpertsProf. Leslie Chew SC - President , Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Dean, School of Law, Singapore Univers ity of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC  12.45 - 13.15Re vision Session, Self-study and Preparation for examination\nDiscussion of p roblems/hypotheticals, clarification questions on Foundational Course mater ials13.15 - 14.00Lunch Break14:00 - 15.30AI Primer for Expert Witnesses Cer tification Programme\n- Understanding Artificial Intelligence for Expert Te stimony\nDr Darryl Carlton 15.30 - 15.50Break 15.50 - 16.00Pre-Accreditatio n Examination Administration  16.00 - 17.30Examination 17.30 - 18.30Network ing Drinks \nAbout the Course Faculty (in teaching order)\n \nProf. Leslie Chew SC - President, APIEx; Dean, School of Law at the Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC\nProf. Leslie Chew SC is the founding and current Dean of the School of Law at the Singapore U niversity of Social Sciences. He has practiced law in one form or another f or over 4 decades. He was appointed Senior Counsel in 2000. In 2007 he was appointed a judge in the State Courts where he remained until his retiremen t in 2014. At the State Courts he was the Senior District Judge leading the Civil Justice Division. He retired from the judiciary in 2014. Upon his re tirement from the Singapore Legal Service, he returned to law practice. Cur rently, he is a Consultant at Peter Low Chambers LLC. He has an active prac tice as an arbitrator in International Commercial Arbitrations. \n Dr. You Chuanman - Senior Lecturer, School of Law, Singapore University of Social S ciences \nDr. You Chuanman is currently a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences, where he specialises in the a reas of corporate and financial regulation, law and artificial intelligence , data and platform governance, geopolitics and global sanctions. He was ap pointed as a Council Member of the Law Society of Shenzhen, China (2024-202 9). Prior to joining SUSS Law, Dr You has worked at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), National University of Singapore, Singapore Manage ment University, and Tel Aviv University. Dr You obtained his PhD from Engl and focusing on comparative takeover regulation and path dependency theory. He additionally holds a Master Degree in Law and Economics (EMLE) from Ger many, an MPhil in Law and History and an LLB in Civil and Commercial Law fr om China. Dr You has published extensively in leading academic outlets, inc luding the Journal of Business Law, Computer Law & Security Review, and the Capital Markets Law Journal. Frequently featured in international medi a such as Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and the South China Morning P ost, Dr You is recognised for his expertise in China’s evolving regulatory environment. He regularly presents at global conferences on issues ranging from financial technology and platform governance to cross-border mergers a nd acquisitions. \n Dr. Darryl Carlton\nDr. Darryl Carlton is a leading aut hority on artificial intelligence governance and digital transformation. Wi th over 25 years of experience spanning Australia and Southeast Asia, he sp ecialises in helping organisations and legal professionals navigate the com plex intersection of emerging technologies and regulatory frameworks. Dr Da rryl advises governments and enterprises on AI strategy and implementation. He holds a PhD in information systems, specifically on “the causes of fail ure in large scale IT projects”. He has published extensively on digital et hics, AI Governance and Risk Management. He is currently pursuing a second PhD in Law with a focus on ADR. Dr. Carlton is a fellow of the Australian C omputer Society and currently divides his time between Australia and Thaila nd.\n\n \nRegistration Fees \n\nMembershipIn-Person Certification Route:\nF ull-day Course\nIn-Person\n(with AI Primer and assessment, Revision and Acc reditation Exam) Virtual Certification Route:\nFull-day Online Course\n(wit h AI Primer and assessment, Revision & Accreditation Exam) In-Person No n-Certification Route:\nFull-day Course\nIn-Person\n(with AI Primer but wit hout assessment, Revision and Accreditation Exam) Virtual Non-Certification Route:\nFull-day Online Course\n(with AI Primer but without assessment, Re vision & Accreditation Exam)APIEx Member \nS$450 S$350S$300 S$200Member of:\n\n - Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS)\n - Singap ore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA)\n - Society of Construction Law (Singapore) (SCL(S))\n - Society of Construction Law (Malaysia) (SCL(M))\n - Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb)\nS$550S$450 S$400 S$300Expert on IPOS’ List of ExpertsS$550S$450S$400 S$300 Participant from Corporate Me mber or Sponsor of International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) Asia S$ 550 S$450S$400   S$300One time special rate for APIEx KL Seminar Attendees  S$550 S$450S$400   S$300OthersS$650 S$550S$500  S$400 \nDownload Brochure H ERE (images/Events/2026/APIEx_International_Accreditation_Course_for_Expert _Witnesses_8_Apr_2026_brochure.pdf). \nRegistration Closing Date: 3PM on 6 April 2026\nContinuing Professional Development  \n Membership Accreditatio n Course 2026\nPublic CPD Points: 5\nPractice Area: Civil Procedure\nTraini ng Level: General  \nSilver Term Sponsors: \n (https://dominiongroup.net.au /)\n   (https://expertexperts.com.au/)\n (https://www.cuhk.edu.cn/en)\n (ht tps://www.brookesbell.com/about-us/the-team/team-member/john-gibson/)\n (ht tps://www.suss.edu.sg/academics/schools-college/faculty-listing/detail/prof essor-leslie-chew)\n (https://mann.com.sg/)\n    (https://www.suss.edu.sg/ law-programmes)\n Venue & Silver Term Sponsor: \n (https://www.jsheld.c om/)\n \n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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IN-PE RSON PLACES FULL! LIMITED VIRTUAL PLACES REMAIN.

Course Synopsis

The Asia Pacific Institute of Experts’ “Inte rnational Accreditation Course for Expert Witnesses” aims to equip at profe ssionals who deliver or wish to embark on expert witness work, as well as l egal professionals dealing with expert witnesses in the course of work, wit h a broad understanding of the relevant legal and practical issues.< /p>

Mor ning Programme
The morning Foundational Module of the Course is intended to introduce experts and lawyers to the legal fr amework for Expert Evidence both in Singapore and internationally. Amongst other things, the Course will cover:

This part of the Course will include both lectures on materials to be provided as well as discussions led by the instructors based on actual legal cases as well as their personal experiences in dealin g with expert evidence both in Singapore and internationally. Although mean t as an introduction to the legal aspects of the appointment of experts for disputes work and the expert’s duties and obligations, practicing experts and lawyers may also find the Course useful as a refresher on the intricaci es of expert evidence.

Afternoon Programme
Artificial inte lligence (“AI”) is increasingly appearing in expert witness work in two dis tinct contexts. First, AI may be the subject of testimony itself, requiring experts to evaluate AI-generated evidence, explain algorithmic decision-ma king to courts, or assess whether an AI system functioned appropriately. Se cond, expert witnesses may use AI tools to assist in their own analysis, re search, or report preparation.
Both contexts create significant profes sional obligations. Courts across multiple jurisdictions have demonstrated willingness to impose sanctions and costs orders on practitioners who misus e AI.
In the afternoon, Dr Darryl Carlton will conduct (virtually) an intensive 90-minute AI Primer for Expert Witnesses Certification Pr ogramme - Understanding Artificial Intelligence for Expert Testimony.
This portion of the programme will involve pre-reading, lectures, hands-on exercises and a written assessment.
Participants who si gn up for the Certification route of the course and who pass the assessment for this session will be awarded a special APIEx International Accreditati on with AI Certification. 

Who Should Attend

All those who pra ctise as experts, lawyers, those who instruct lawyers and experts as well a s those aspiring to practise as experts.

Co mpletion of the Course

Participants may opt to either take the Certification or Non-Certification route.

To be awarded with a Certificate of Successful Completion, a candidate must:

(a)  Achie ve 100% attendance at Foundational Module and Revision Session; and
(b)  Pass the 90-minute written assessment (passing mark 80%).

Succ essful completion of the Course would entitle applicants for membership in APIEx to the following exemptions:

Participants who opt for the Non-Certification route will not be i ssued any certificates.

APIEx is pleased to announce that the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) now recognises that:

  1. experts with a minimu m 10 years of experience in IA/IP valuation (with no prior experience actin g as an expert witness or assessor); and
  2. who successfully complete APIEx’s International Membership Accreditati on Course 2026, will meet the criteria for being listed on IPOS’ List of IA/IP Val uation Experts).
APIEx’s International Membership Accreditation Course is also one of the recognise d requirements for acceptance to the IPOS List of Technical Experts. The fu ll criteria can be found HERE.

 

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08:45 - 09:0 0
Registrations
09.00 - 09.05
Intro duction by Course Director
- Prof. Leslie Chew SC - President, APIEx; Dean, School of Law, Si ngapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC
09.05 - 10.50
Foundational Module (Part 1): < ul>
  • The disputes framework – the court system in Singapore and the international arbitration framework based on the UNCITRA L Model Law regime
  • The role of the e xpert under the law
  • Civil Law v Comm on Law approaches to evidence including Expert Evidence
    • Prof. Leslie Chew SC - President, Asia Pacifi c Institute of Experts; Dean, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC
    Dr. You Chuan man - Senior Lecturer, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences 
    10.50 - 11.15
    Break
    11.15 - 12.45
    Found ational Module (Part 2):
    • The expert’s duties and obligati ons within the disputes framework:
      • Singapore courts
      • Sing apore International Commercial Court (SICC)
      • International arbitra tions
    • The treatment of expert evidence in disputes both in Singapore and internationally
      • SICC Rules
      • Internation al Bar Association (IBA) Rules on the Taking of Evidence in International A rbitration
      • Rules for Expertise of the International Chamber of Co mmerce
      • The Meeting of Experts - procedures and problems
      • APIEx Code of Conduct for Experts
    Prof. Lesl ie Chew SC - President, Asia Pacific Institute of Experts; Dean, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chamber s LLC
     12.45 - 13.15
    Revision Session, Self-study and Preparation for examination
    Discussion of problems/hypo theticals, clarification questions on Foundational Course materials< /span>
    13.15 - 14.0 0
    Lunch Break
    14:00 - 15.30
    AI Primer for Expert Witnesses Certificati on Programme
    - Understanding Artificial Intelligence for Expert Te stimony
    Dr Darryl Carlton
    15.30 - 15.50
    Break
     15.50 - 16.00
    Pre-Accreditation Examination Administration
     16.00 - 17.30
    Examination
    17.30 - 18.30
    Networking Drinks

     

    About the Course Faculty (i n teaching order)

     

     

    < strong>Prof. Lesli e Chew SC - President, APIEx; Dean, School of Law at the Singapore Universi ty of Social Sciences; Consultant, Peter Low Chambers LLC

    Prof. Leslie Chew SC is the foundi ng and current Dean of the School of Law at the Singapore University of Soc ial Sciences. He has practiced law in one form or another for over 4 decade s. He was appointed Senior Counsel in 2000. In 2007 he was appointed a judg e in the State Courts where he remained until his retirement in 2014. At th e State Courts he was the Senior District Judge leading the Civil Justice D ivision. He retired from the judiciary in 2014. Upon his retirement from th e Singapore Legal Service, he returned to law practice. Currently, he is a Consultant at Peter Low Chambers LLC. He has an active practice as an arbit rator in International Commercial Arbitrations.

     

    Dr. You C huanman - Senior Lecturer, School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sc iences

    Dr. You Chuanman is currently a Senior Lecturer at the School of Law, Singapore University of Social Sciences, where he specialises in the areas of corporate and financial regulation, law and artificial intelligence, dat a and platform governance, geopolitics and global sanctions. He was appoint ed as a Council Member of the Law Society of Shenzhen, China (2024-2029). P rior to joining SUSS Law, Dr You has worked at the Chinese University of Ho ng Kong (Shenzhen), National University of Singapore, Singapore Management University, and Tel Aviv University. Dr You obtained his PhD from England f ocusing on comparative takeover regulation and path dependency theory. He a dditionally holds a Master Degree in Law and Economics (EMLE) from Germany, an MPhil in Law and History and an LLB in Civil and Commercial Law from Ch ina. Dr You has published extensively in leading academic outlets, includin g the Journal of Business Law, Computer Law & Security Review, and the Capital Markets Law Journal. Frequently featured in international media suc h as Bloomberg, the Wall Street Journal, and the South China Morning Post, Dr You is recognised for his expertise in China’s evolving regulatory envir onment. He regularly presents at global conferences on issues ranging from financial technology and platform governance to cross-border mergers and ac quisitions.

    Dr. Darryl Carlton

    Dr. Darryl Carlton is a leading authority on artificial intelligence gove rnance and digital transformation. With over 25 years of experience spannin g Australia and Southeast Asia, he specialises in helping organisations and legal professionals navigate the complex intersection of emerging technolo gies and regulatory frameworks. Dr Darryl advises governments and enterpris es on AI strategy and implementation. He holds a PhD in information systems , specifically on “the causes of failure in large scale IT projects”. He ha s published extensively on digital ethics, AI Governance and Risk Managemen t. He is currently pursuing a second PhD in Law with a focus on ADR. Dr. Ca rlton is a fellow of the Australian Computer Society and currently divides his time between Australia and Thailand.

     

    Registration Fees

    < strong> S$550
    Membersh ip
    In-Person Certific ation Route:
    Full-day Course
    In-Person
    (with AI Pri mer and assessment, Revision and Accreditation Exam) 
    Virtual Certification Route:
    Fu ll-day Online Course
    (with AI Primer and assessment, Revision & Ac creditation Exam) 
    In-Pe rson Non-Certification Route:
    Full-day Course
    In-Person< br />(with AI Primer but without assessment, Revision and Accreditation Exa m) 
    Virtual Non-Certific ation Route:
    Full-day Online Course
    (with AI Primer but without assessment, Revision & Accreditation Exam)

    APIEx Member

    		S$450 S$350 S$300 S$200

    Member of:

    1. Institute of Valuers and Appraisers, Singapore (IVAS)
    2. Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA)
    3. Society of Const ruction Law (Singapore) (SCL(S))
    4. Society of Construction Law (Mal aysia) (SCL(M))
    5. Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb)
    		S$550S$450 S$400 S$300
    Expert on IPOS’ List of ExpertsS$550< /strong>S$450S$400 S$300 
    Participant from Corporate Member or Sponsor of Internati onal Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) Asia S$550 S$45 0S$400    S$300
    One time special rate for APIEx KL Seminar Attendees S$550< /td> S$450S$400   S$300
    OthersS$650S$500  S$400

     

    Download Brochure HERE. 

    Registration Closing Date:< strong> 3PM on 6 April 2026

    Continuing Prof essional Development 

    Membership A ccreditation Course 2026
    Public CPD Points: 5
    Practice Area: Civil Procedure
    Training Level: General  
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