Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The International Conference on Judicial Training, themed “The Future of Judicial and Legal Training in the Age of Digital Transformation,” wrapped up on Tuesday in Riyadh. The event attracted over 600 legal specialists and 45 international speakers and experts.

Held on May 6 and 7, the conference delved into a range of topics such as the impact of digital transformation on judicial training, strategies for developing judicial and legal training content, the application of modern technology and artificial intelligence in training, and methods for assessing training outcomes.

In his opening remarks, Saudi Justice Minister Walid Al-Samaani highlighted the Kingdom's advancements in the judicial sector since the launch of Saudi Vision 2030, initiated by King Salman bin Abdulaziz and spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Al-Samaani emphasized the Ministry of Justice’s commitment to enhancing the quality and efficiency of the justice system through improved training, qualification, and management of judicial knowledge.

He pointed out the pivotal role of the Judicial Training Center in collaborating with various partners to ensure top-tier training and qualifications for members of the judicial and legal community.

The conference featured panel discussions and workshops on topics such as the challenges and opportunities of training in the digital age, the integration of technology in training, the application of artificial intelligence in training development, the influence of cultural and social contexts on training, and the evaluation of training impact.

Sessions explored successful integrations of technology in Saudi's judicial system, challenges in training's future, and how digital transformation is revolutionizing training methodologies. Discussions also covered the significance of technology investment in training, the development of training content, and international practices in training evaluations.

A primary goal of the conference was to advance judicial and legal training, stay abreast of the latest technologies, and explore significant international experiences and emerging trends in digital judicial training.

Prominent organizations such as the International Association for Court Administration (IACA), the International Organization for Judicial Training (IOJT), the National Center for State Courts (NCSC), and the Federal Judicial Center (FJC) participated in the event, along with representatives from countries including the US, Brazil, Spain, Canada, the UK, and Argentina.