Judicial Training Conference 2024 In Riyadh Ends With Global Expert Insights

Riyadh, SPA – The International Conference on Judicial Training 2024 recently wrapped up in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in the field of judicial and legal training. With over 600 specialists and 45 international speakers and experts in attendance, the event focused on the theme "The future of judicial training in the age of digital transformation." Over two days, discussions revolved around the integration of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in judicial training, alongside strategies for assessing the effectiveness of such training initiatives.

At the conference's opening, Minister of Justice Walid Al-Samaani highlighted the substantial developmental strides made across various sectors in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the judicial realm, since the inception of Saudi Vision 2030. He attributed this progress to the guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. Al-Samaani emphasized the Ministry of Justice's commitment to enhancing legal quality and efficiency within the judicial system through focused efforts on training, qualification, and knowledge management.

The minister underscored the pivotal role of training and qualification in achieving justice, noting the Judicial Training Center's ongoing efforts to elevate standards for individuals within the judicial and legal system through robust partnerships across various sectors.

The conference aimed to advance judicial and legal training within the Kingdom by embracing modern technologies. It served as a platform for sharing international experiences and practices in digital judicial training and exploring contemporary approaches to enhancing justice training systems. Notably, the event featured participation from leading international judicial and legal organizations such as the International Association for Court Administration (IACA), the International Organization for Judicial Training (IOJT), the National Center for State Courts (NCSC), the Federal Judicial Center (FJC), the Bolch Judicial Institute, and the Spanish Judicial School.

Representatives from a diverse array of countries including the United States, Brazil, Spain, Canada, England, and Argentina contributed to the rich dialogue and exchange of ideas at the conference. This global gathering underscored Saudi Arabia's commitment to keeping pace with evolving technologies in judicial training and setting new benchmarks for excellence in legal education and practice.

With inputs from SPA