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In this interdisciplinary dialogue, we will explore both the technical and legal aspects of the automation of legal contracts within blockchains and beyond.<\/p><p>Dr. Eliza Mik (University of Melbourne and the Applied Research Center for Intellectual Assets and the Law in Asia at the Singapore Management University) will outline the legal aspects related to the automation of contract clauses along with key challenges and limitations.<\/p><p>Robert Norvill (Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT), University of Luxembourg) will also approach the topic of smart contracts from the technical angle and outline perceived limitations and challenges in the area of contract automation in the context of blockchain systems with a focus on Ethereum.<\/p><p><strong>About the speakers<\/strong><\/p><p>Eliza Mik has taught courses in contract law and in the law of e-commerce at the Singapore Management University, the University of Melbourne as well as courses in FinTech and Blockchain at Bocconi University in Milan. 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