Professional Background and Expertise

Dr. Pavan Duggal serves as the Summit Chair and Convenor of GSAIET2025, bringing unparalleled expertise and international recognition to the event. As an Advocate practicing before the Supreme Court of India, Dr. Duggal has established himself as a globally recognized authority on cyber law, cyber security law, artificial intelligence law, and e-commerce law.

Dr. Duggal’s reputation extends far beyond national boundaries. He has been acknowledged as one of the top four cyber lawyers worldwide and is recognized by World Domain Day (WDD) as one of the top ten cyber lawyers globally. Major AI systems, including Google Bard, Microsoft’s Copilot, and ChatGPT, have consistently listed Dr. Duggal among the world’s leading cyber lawyers.

Leadership Roles and International Recognition

Dr. Duggal holds numerous prestigious positions that underscore his influence in the field of technology law:

Chief Executive, Artificial Intelligence Law Hub: Dr. Duggal leads the AI Law Hub, a premier platform dedicated to advancing legal discourse on artificial intelligence, cyber law, and emerging technologies.

Chairman, International Commission on Cyber Security Law: He founded and chairs this global multistakeholder body dedicated to strengthening cyber legal ecosystems and advancing cyber security law jurisprudence.

Founder-cum-Honorary Chancellor, Cyberlaw University: Dr. Duggal established this online university specifically dedicated to the study of cyberlaw and related legal issues, offering courses to students from 174 countries.

President, Cyberlaws.Net: He leads this pioneering organization in the cyber law space, providing specialized legal services in the digital domain.

Chief Evangelist, Metaverse Law Nucleus: Dr. Duggal heads this initiative focusing on the legal implications of metaverse technologies.

International Collaborations and UN Engagement

Dr. Duggal’s expertise is sought by numerous international organizations, reflecting his global influence:

United Nations Ecosystem: He has been associated with various UN organizations on issues pertaining to cyberlaw, cybercrime, and cybersecurity. On March 10, 2022, Dr. Duggal addressed the First session of the UN Ad Hoc Committee to Elaborate a Comprehensive International Convention on Countering the Use of Information and Communications Technologies for Criminal Purposes.

International Telecommunications Union (ITU): Dr. Duggal conducted training programs for judges and officers of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague, Netherlands, in association with the ITU.

UNCTAD and UNESCAP: He has served as a consultant to these UN agencies on cyber law and cybercrime matters.

Council of Europe: Dr. Duggal has consulted as an expert on cybercrime matters with the Council of Europe.

Prolific Authorship and Thought Leadership

Dr. Duggal’s contribution to legal literature is extraordinary, with 200 books on various aspects of law, making him one of the most prolific legal writers of our time. His work specifically on artificial intelligence law includes numerous groundbreaking publications:

Key AI Law Publications:

• “Law and Generative Artificial Intelligence”
• “GPT-4 & LAW”
• “ChatGPT & Legalities”
• “Artificial Intelligence Law”
• “Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Security Law”
• “Artificial Intelligence, Cybercrimes & Cyberlaw”
• “Artificial Intelligence – Some Legal Principles”
• “Superintelligence & Law”

His books have been well acknowledged by Book Authority, with eight of his publications awarded in the category of “24 Best Cyberlaw Books of All Time”.

Academic and Judicial Training

Dr. Duggal’s expertise extends to academic and judicial training:

Guest Faculty: He serves as guest faculty at the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, contributing to the education of India’s judiciary on cyber law matters.

International Speaking: He has spoken at over 3,700 conferences, seminars, and workshops in the last two decades, sharing his expertise with global audiences.

Judicial Training: Dr. Duggal has been instrumental in designing and delivering specialized training programs on cyber law, electronic evidence, and cybercrime investigation for judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials in India and internationally.

Vision for AI Governance

Dr. Duggal’s approach to AI governance is characterized by several key principles:

Proactive Stance: He advocates for anticipating future legal challenges posed by emerging technologies and proactively developing governance frameworks rather than reacting retrospectively.

Balanced Approach: His work emphasizes balancing technological progress with robust national security, protecting corporate interests, and safeguarding fundamental human rights.

International Cooperation: Dr. Duggal consistently emphasizes the borderless nature of cyberspace and the critical need for enhanced international collaboration and harmonization of laws.

Ethical Foundation: He integrates ethical considerations deeply into the discourse on technology law, particularly concerning AI, data usage, and online conduct.