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Agenda

• Welcome and Introductions
• Update on cross border data breach project
  • Closing date for submissions
  • Whether to externalise
• AI in Arbitration and SVAMC Draft Guidelines Released for Public Consultation – Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center
  • Explanation of what it is
  • Call for feedback
  • Timing
• Breakout session: jurisdictional exchange
  • Trends in your jurisdiction?
  • What are the 'hot' areas?
  • What are the challenges?
  • Notable or landmark cases or regulatory developments to share?
  • Gen AI and litigation risks
• Post conference activity and next steps
• AoB

All committee meetings are open to all attendees! If you are interested in one of these areas, please attend! Current committee leaders will set an agenda for the meeting and will sometimes feature a speaker. Following the meeting, we encourage you to join as an ITechLaw member to stay connected with these individuals throughout the year.

Agenda

• Introduction
• Presentation of the FinTech Committee's objectives
• Planning the schedule for online meetings
• Discussion on topics for publications and presentations
• Varia

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All committee meetings are open to all attendees! If you are interested in one of these areas, please attend! Current committee leaders will set an agenda for the meeting and will sometimes feature a speaker. Following the meeting, we encourage you to join as an ITechLaw member to stay connected with these individuals throughout the year.

The Cybercrime SLC Meeting will update you on recent legal developments around cybercrime. Following a brief intro and housekeeping part, two experts from the Committee will share their practical insights around legality and validity of ransom payments as well as business email compromises and invoice fraud, each followed by Q&A and discussion.

Agenda

• Introduction (Roland Mathys, Schellenberg Wittmer, Zurich)
• Cybercrime War Stories, in particular ransom payments (Nino Tlapak, Dorda, Vienna)
• Business email compromises and invoice fraud (Stuart Davey, Pinsent Masons, London)
• Wrap-Up (Roland Mathys, Schellenberg Wittmer, Zurich)

All committee meetings are open to all attendees! If you are interested in one of these areas, please attend! Current committee leaders will set an agenda for the meeting and will sometimes feature a speaker. Following the meeting, we encourage you to join as an ITechLaw member to stay connected with these individuals throughout the year.

All committee meetings are open to all attendees! If you are interested in one of these areas, please attend! Current committee leaders will set an agenda for the meeting and will sometimes feature a speaker. Following the meeting, we encourage you to join as an ITechLaw member to stay connected with these individuals throughout the year.

All committee meetings are open to all attendees! If you are interested in one of these areas, please attend! Current committee leaders will set an agenda for the meeting and will sometimes feature a speaker. Following the meeting, we encourage you to join as an ITechLaw member to stay connected with these individuals throughout the year.

All committee meetings are open to all attendees! If you are interested in one of these areas, please attend! Current committee leaders will set an agenda for the meeting and will sometimes feature a speaker. Following the meeting, we encourage you to join as an ITechLaw member to stay connected with these individuals throughout the year.

All committee meetings are open to all attendees! If you are interested in one of these areas, please attend! Current committee leaders will set an agenda for the meeting and will sometimes feature a speaker. Following the meeting, we encourage you to join as an ITechLaw member to stay connected with these individuals throughout the year.

All committee meetings are open to all attendees! If you are interested in one of these areas, please attend! Current committee leaders will set an agenda for the meeting and will sometimes feature a speaker. Following the meeting, we encourage you to join as an ITechLaw member to stay connected with these individuals throughout the year.

All committee meetings are open to all attendees! If you are interested in one of these areas, please attend! Current committee leaders will set an agenda for the meeting and will sometimes feature a speaker. Following the meeting, we encourage you to join as an ITechLaw member to stay connected with these individuals throughout the year.

The EU’s Digital Services Act package (DSA & DMA) has resonated around the world as a ground-breaking new regulatory framework that sets a comprehensive standard for regulating the digital space. Like systemic banks or telecom operators having significant market power, as of this year very large platforms and online search engines, as well as designated digital ‘gatekeepers’, have become regulated entities, subject to supervision by the European authorities. As former policy advisor during the drafting process and political negotiations, Filomena Chirico will explain the objective and rationale behind these unique pieces of legislation, whose enforcement for the first time has been entrusted to the European Commission for the whole EU. And even better, as current Head of the Unit within the Platforms Directorate at DG CONNECT that is in charge of managing the process of designation of the gatekeeper platforms and of overseeing their compliance with the DMA, Filomena will also provide the latest updates on the issues the European Commission and the designated gatekeepers are facing in this respect.

Filomena Chirico, European Commission, Belgium

Filomena Chirico leads the Unit in DG Connect in charge of the implementation of the Digital Markets Act within the Platforms Directorate. After a Master’s Degree in law, a PhD in institutional economics, and a post-doc in Law and Economics, she joined the European Commission, first in DG competition, then the Secretariat General and DG Research. Until the end of 2022, she was an Expert member of the Cabinet of Commissioner Breton, with responsibility for the preparation and negotiations of both the Digital Services and the Digital Markets Act.

The highly interactive roundtable session will kick off the conference! The topics below will each have an assigned table and discussion leads to conduct a brief speed networking and overview of the topic. Attendees will have two chances to participate in 45-minute engaging discussions on these topics. This is a session you won't want to miss!

Roundtable Topics Include:

• Effective IT ADR: Mediation & Arbitration
• E-evidence & law enforcement data access requests
• Cybercrime – lessons learned and common mistakes
• Managing ransomware incidents
• Data protection mass claims
• Future of e-Privacy regulations
• Deepfakes and the risks they pose in relation to data privacy and disinformation
• ChatGPT vs. Legal Profession
• ChatGPT vs. IP Law
• Latest developments in Digital Identity regulations
• Mastering the DSA
• The butterfly effect of the DSA: Notice & Action mechanisms in other jurisdictions
• EU Data Access Rights: DMA, Data Act, DGA & Open Data Directive
• Dealing with UK/US-originated contract terminology
• Tech M&A & investment disputes
• DAOs: Decentralized Autonomous Organizations
• Regulatory compliance by start-ups & scale-ups
• IT Governance and officers' liabilities
• ESG in Supplier Contracts
• European Accessibility Act for persons with disabilities and elder people
• Dealing with digital legacies: Post-life storage limitations and data access rights
• Pan-European regulatory framework & sandbox for Blockchain/DLT applications
• NIS-2 vs. Health Sector
• How to deal with strict AML/CDD rules and Sanctions laws in a world that is on fire?
• The role of AI in cybersecurity and fraud prevention
• Export restrictions for dual-use goods
• FDI: regulatory barriers to trade and investment in services sectors
• Brexit: a legal status update and the impact on international business
• Consumer protection in new distribution channels

The Digital Services Act (DSA), effective from February next year, aims to address digital challenges like illegal content, hate speech, and disinformation. This presentation will explore the DSA's relevance beyond major platforms and its layered approach to classifying services, engaging participants to assess how it might apply to services like ChatGPT, highlighting the complexities IT lawyers may encounter in applying DSA criteria to emerging online services.

Speakers:

Silvia van Schaik, bureau Brandeis, Netherlands

Silvia van Schaik is a senior associate at bureau Brandeis, a boutique law firm in Amsterdam. Prior to joining bureau Brandeis she worked at international law firms CMS and BakerMcKenzie. Silvia litigates and advises about e-commerce, copyright, privacy, IT, media law and fundamental rights. Many of her clients are active in the digital economy. She acts for and against big tech platforms such as Facebook, Google and eBay. Her daily work includes many topics that are governed by the DSA.

Anke Strijbos, Brinkhof, Netherlands

Anke is a partner at Brinkhof and specialising in media, copyright and information law, with a particular focus on audiovisual rights and platform regulation. As a specialist in media law, Anke represents clients such as broadcasting companies, audiovisual media services and video platform services. Her advisory services encompass media regulation, copyrights and combating piracy. She also engages in negotiation and, where necessary, litigates in connection with compensation for collective and individual copyrights. For instance between collective management organisations and media and technology companies. Anke also provides global media and technology companies with advice regarding the regulation of digital services in Europe and the Netherlands, including on the Digital Services Act (DSA), the AI Act and the EU Copyright Directive (EUCD or DSM Directive). This also extends to assisting clients in connection with compliance and investigations by supervisory authorities, and to conducting civil and administrative proceedings.

Philipp Koehler, Taylor Wessing PartG mbB, Germany

Philipp is a German bar-certified specialist lawyer for copyright/media law and for IT law. He advises national/international technology and media companies on legal issues and questions relating to copyright, e-commerce, IT and data protection law. A focus of his expertise is on platform regulation, the drafting/negotiation of complex IP/IT agreements and advise on business models under aspects of e-commerce, data protection and distance selling law. In this context, he also represents his clients in respective disputes before the courts. Further, Philipp is a lecturer for IP/IT law at Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich.

The session will explore critical questions related to industrial data, its relationship with personal data, and challenges in data access rights and intellectual property protection through specific case studies. It will delve into the complexities of defining industrial data, the blurred line between industrial and personal data, and the impact on cybersecurity due to data localization. The discussion will also consider potential solutions, special rules, and regulatory approaches to address these challenges in data sharing and protection.

Speakers:

Sarmis Spilbergs, Ellex, Latvia - Moderator

Sarmis Spilbergs is a partner and head of CMT practice in the Baltic law firm Ellex, Riga office.  Being tech industry focused, CMT group advises and assists its clients on Baltic market entry either via company formation or M&A process, getting the required business licences and registrations in place, as well as advising on daily operational matters, be it related to data protection, telecoms, consumer rights, e-commerce, or general supplier and customer agreements. Clients appreciate Sarmis’ availability and ability to ensure effective coordination of major projects and is praised for his “splendid advice”.

DeBrae Kennedy-Mayo, Georgia Institute of Technology, United States

DeBrae Kennedy-Mayo is Faculty in Law & Ethics at the Georgia Institute of Technology’s Scheller College of Business. She researches legal and policy issues concerning privacy, cybersecurity, and technology. Kennedy-Mayo is also a Senior Fellow at the Cross-Border Data Forum. Kennedy-Mayo is the co-author of the 2018 edition, 2020 edition, and upcoming 2023 edition of the IAPP book entitled “U.S. Private-Sector Privacy: Law and Practice for Information Privacy Professionals.” Kennedy-Mayo is also the co-author of several recent articles focused on the risks to cybersecurity from data localization. Kennedy-Mayo has been a licensed attorney in the U.S. for 20 years.

Annarita Nicoletto, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland

Annarita is the in-house legal counsel of the Blue Brain Project (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology/EPFL), the Swiss brain initiative for building the world’s first biologically detailed digital reconstructions and simulations of the mouse brain.  With over 15 years of international in-house and private practice experience, originally focused on commercial law and IP, she advises on data science, big data, and AI. Helping entrepreneurs, and companies to create and run their data-based businesses is what drives her commitment. Qualified lawyer, she holds a LL.M. in IP Law (University of Edinburgh), and a LL.M. in International Business Law (University of Zurich).

Arved Waltemathe, Waltemathe Anwaltskanzlei, Germany

Arved Waltemathe is a German attorney-at-law, who started his career with Lovells more than 20 years ago and founded his own law firm in 2006. The intersection of software law, copyright law, data law, trade secret law and competition law form the core of his practice. Above all, he advises on agreements and dispute resolution re. IT projects and technology transfers. He holds a Doctor of Juridical Science of the University of Goettingen and a Master of Laws of the London School of Economics (both degrees in EU law). Since more than 15 years he is bar-certified specialist for intellectual property law.

Colin Rooney, Arthur Cox, Ireland

Colin is a Partner in the Technology and Innovation Group. He advises on data protection and privacy, information technology, outsourcing, cloud computing and e-business matters. Colin has extensive experience advising domestic and international clients on information management issues, with his data protection and information technology practice covering all aspects of data processing across all industry sectors. His practice also has a strong emphasis on commercial IT agreements. Colin is a frequent speaker on data protection and freedom of information topics, including at the Data Protection Leadership Forum, which the Group launched in 2019. He is also a frequent contributor to various legal journals on the above-mentioned topics.

Join the In-House Counsel Committee for a workshop lunch on the implementation and governance of AI from an in-house legal perspective. Holly Roper, DXC Technology, will outline possible AI governance models within enterprises, various options for the deployment of generative AI, legal use cases, and emerging market trends from the perspective of an IT service provider.

Reserved for In-House Counsel only.

A lot has already been said worldwide on the EU’s attempts to regulate AI, but as a first mover, the EU AI Act may prove to be one of the global standards for future regulation of AI. However, several key topics are still pending political agreement during the trilogies, the final stage of the legislative process. As Head of Office and award-winning Digital Policy Adviser for MEP Axel Voss (European People’s Party Group) in the European Parliament, Kai Zenner is heavily involved in this process. In order to help getting a better grasp on what to expect from and how to prepare for the AI Act, Kai will bring the latest news and updates on the four key topics of the trilogies:

• How to regulate generative AI?
• How to set up the governance of AI policymaking, standardization, supervision and enforcement?
• Which AI systems are to be banned?
• How to classify high-risk AI systems?

Keynote Speaker: 

Kai Zenner, Head of Office and Digital Policy Adviser for MEP Axel Voss (European People’s Party Group), European Parliament 

Describing himself as a digital enthusiast, he focuses on AI, data and the EU’s digital transition. Currently, he is involved in the political negotiations on the AI Act, AI liability directive, eprivacy Regulation and GDPR revision. In his individual capacity, he is pushing for reforms within the European Parliament and for bringing back the Better Regulation agenda to EU policymaking.

Mr. Zenner graduated in political science (M.Sc. at University of Edinburgh, B.A. at University of Bremen) and in law (State Exam at University of Münster). Before moving to the European Parliament, he worked as research associate at the European office of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation in Brussels.

He is member of the OECD.AI Network of Experts since 2021, was awarded best MEP Assistant in 2023 ("APA who has gone above and beyond in his duties") and ranked Place #13 in Politico's Power 40 - class 2023 ("top influencers who are most effectively setting the agenda in politics, public policy and advocacy in Brussels").

In conjunction with the AI Act, the Commission has advanced separate proposals to deal with liability originating from the use of AI. One of these proposals is an amendment to the Product Liability Directive, which creates a strict liability for producers of AI systems, covering damages to persons and goods. The other proposal deals with tort, and covers the broader scope of liability claims caused by the output of liability systems. This presentation will describe the newly suggested liability regime.

Speakers:

Kevin Rihtar, Karanovic & Partners, Slovenia

Kevin Rihtar is an attorney and the head of commercial department at Ketler & Partners, a member of Karanovic in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He regularly advises clients in relation to commercial law, artificial intelligence, healthcare, intellectual property law, data privacy, electronic communications and product liability. Kevin has broad experience with advising on regulatory and compliance issues, outlining strategies in relation to compliant conduct of business and dispute resolution. In addition to his practical involvement in law, Kevin is author of numerous publications in the area of international sale of goods, corporate law, product liability and intellectual property. In the areas he covers, he has extensive comparative overview in relation to EU regulation.

Jacopo Liguori, Withersworldwide, Italy

Jacopo has over twenty years of experience in the field of information technology, privacy and data protection. He assists companies in setting up GDPR compliance programs, gap analysis and remediation plans, analysis of data flows, draft of records of processing, risk assessment, data governance and management.  Jacopo holds a research doctorate in intellectual property, is a speaker at numerous conferences and seminars and his articles are published in various legal and sector journals and work of legal doctrine. Jacopo leads the Italian intellectual property, technology & privacy team in Withers Italy.

As artists are becoming increasingly aware of AI using their creations, raising legal concerns. While EU regulations like the DSM Directive offer opt-out options for artists, practical issues arise regarding enforcing these rights, implementing collective licensing, and navigating variations in copyright regulations among EU Member States. The presentation will focus on data license agreement best practices and their alignment with the planned EU Data Act and EU AI Act. It will tackle three key challenges in data licensing: precise definition of AI data to prevent disputes, securing data against third-party access, and ensuring data quality in compliance with legal requirements. 

Speakers:

Sari Depreeuw, Crowell & Moring, Belgium

With in-depth knowledge of European and Belgian copyright, software, and data law, companies trust Sari Depreeuw with the drafting of forward-looking and complex contracts, strategic advice, and litigation. Clients in the tech, media, and entertainment sectors rely on Sari to protect their intellectual property and other immaterial assets. Sari is an active member of the Belgian copyright community. She has conducted studies for the European Commission and the Belgian government on the subject of copyright. She is also president of the Belgian Copyright Association and a member of the editorial board of Computerrecht, a peer-reviewed, Dutch-Belgian IT journal. Sari is a part-time professor at the UCLouvain/Université Saint-Louis Bruxelles, where she teaches IP and media law.

David Bomhard, Aitava Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Germany

David Bomhard is a physicist and lawyer. He specialises in all legal topics related to artificial intelligence and data economy, in addition to traditional IT law. He has extensive expertise in AI and cloud projects as well as IT outsourcing in regulated environments (including the financial sector, digital health, critical infrastructure). Furthermore, he is a lecturer for IT and data law at the University of Passau. Legal 500 Germany lists David as a "Rising Star" in the category Information Technology And Digitalisation.

The combination of increased data production and the availability of powerful computing resources has provided optimal conditions for the growth of machine learning models (MLM). These models can optimize bureaucratic processes and help doctors detect diseases. However, MLM poses challenges to privacy, and the methodology has inherent weaknesses that can have significant consequences for a fair and open society. As fairness is a principle in Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR, the lecture will focus on how controllers can comply with the principle while using MLM. Algorithmic bias can occur in most stages of MLM development and deployment. Examples are historical biases in the data used for training, training models on non-representative data and evaluating models on metrics that may not capture the values we want to prioritize. Algorithmic bias is almost unavoidable. So, what should companies do that want to develop and deploy MLM? What is fairness? EDPB’s guidelines and GDPR’s preamble give some guidance. Further, the draft of the AI Act also sets forth some parameters in this regard. However, several key issues remain that controllers must consider when making sure they comply with the fairness principle. The aim of the workshop is to give the audience the right questions to ask when advising their clients or their company when developing, purchasing and using MLM.

Speakers:

Axel Andrel, DORDA Rechtsanwälte, Austria

Axel Anderl is managing partner of DORDA Attorneys, Vienna, and heading the firms IT/IP data protection team. He is further leading the firm's newly established, multidisciplinary Digital Industries Group offering holistic legal advice in a digital world. Axel is author of a vast number of publications on IT/IP and data protection issues, such as #cybersecurity or #blockchain. He is also lecturer at the University of Vienna on IT contracts. Axel has been awarded with the ILO Client Choice award for Ecommerce resp IT and Internet ten times from 2012 to 2023. He is also ranked as leading individual/1st tier both in IT and IP with legal500 and Chambers and is member of the legal500 Hall of Fame for TMT as well as ranking leading for data protection with legal500.

Anneleen Van de Meulebroucke,Eubelius, Netherlands

Anneleen Van de Meulebroucke is a partner at Eubelius cvba, one of Belgium's top law firms. She leads the Digital & Data Protection team, specializing in ICT law, new technologies, and with a strong focus on data-related matters. Anneleen's expertise spans a wide range of data legislation, including GDPR, open data, the European data strategy and emerging data legislation, as well as related topics like trust services (eIDAS). She offers strategic advice to clients, represents organizations in data-related disputes, including those arising from cyber incidents, and has notable experience in structuring data-related solutions for public authorities. Anneleen has held academic positions at KULeuven and the VUB. Anneleen is a member of IAPP and Beltug and is a next generation partner in Legal500.

In conjunction with the AI Act, the Commission has advanced separate proposals to deal with liability originating from the use of AI. One of these proposals is an amendment to the Product Liability Directive, which creates a strict liability for producers of AI systems, covering damages to persons and goods. The other proposal deals with tort, and covers the broader scope of liability claims caused by the output of liability systems. This presentation will describe the newly suggested liability regime.

Speakers:

Kevin Rihtar, Karanovic & Partners, Slovenia

Kevin Rihtar is an attorney and the head of commercial department at Ketler & Partners, a member of Karanovic in Ljubljana, Slovenia. He regularly advises clients in relation to commercial law, artificial intelligence, healthcare, intellectual property law, data privacy, electronic communications and product liability. Kevin has broad experience with advising on regulatory and compliance issues, outlining strategies in relation to compliant conduct of business and dispute resolution. In addition to his practical involvement in law, Kevin is author of numerous publications in the area of international sale of goods, corporate law, product liability and intellectual property. In the areas he covers, he has extensive comparative overview in relation to EU regulation.

Jacopo Liguori, Withersworldwide, Italy

Jacopo has over twenty years of experience in the field of information technology, privacy and data protection. He assists companies in setting up GDPR compliance programs, gap analysis and remediation plans, analysis of data flows, draft of records of processing, risk assessment, data governance and management.  Jacopo holds a research doctorate in intellectual property, is a speaker at numerous conferences and seminars and his articles are published in various legal and sector journals and work of legal doctrine. Jacopo leads the Italian intellectual property, technology & privacy team in Withers Italy.

As artists are becoming increasingly aware of AI using their creations, raising legal concerns. While EU regulations like the DSM Directive offer opt-out options for artists, practical issues arise regarding enforcing these rights, implementing collective licensing, and navigating variations in copyright regulations among EU Member States. The presentation will focus on data license agreement best practices and their alignment with the planned EU Data Act and EU AI Act. It will tackle three key challenges in data licensing: precise definition of AI data to prevent disputes, securing data against third-party access, and ensuring data quality in compliance with legal requirements. 

Speakers:

Sari Depreeuw, Crowell & Moring, Belgium

With in-depth knowledge of European and Belgian copyright, software, and data law, companies trust Sari Depreeuw with the drafting of forward-looking and complex contracts, strategic advice, and litigation. Clients in the tech, media, and entertainment sectors rely on Sari to protect their intellectual property and other immaterial assets. Sari is an active member of the Belgian copyright community. She has conducted studies for the European Commission and the Belgian government on the subject of copyright. She is also president of the Belgian Copyright Association and a member of the editorial board of Computerrecht, a peer-reviewed, Dutch-Belgian IT journal. Sari is a part-time professor at the UCLouvain/Université Saint-Louis Bruxelles, where she teaches IP and media law.

David Bomhard, Aitava Rechtsanwaltsgesellschaft mbH, Germany

David Bomhard is a physicist and lawyer. He specialises in all legal topics related to artificial intelligence and data economy, in addition to traditional IT law. He has extensive expertise in AI and cloud projects as well as IT outsourcing in regulated environments (including the financial sector, digital health, critical infrastructure). Furthermore, he is a lecturer for IT and data law at the University of Passau. Legal 500 Germany lists David as a "Rising Star" in the category Information Technology And Digitalisation.

The combination of increased data production and the availability of powerful computing resources has provided optimal conditions for the growth of machine learning models (MLM). These models can optimize bureaucratic processes and help doctors detect diseases. However, MLM poses challenges to privacy, and the methodology has inherent weaknesses that can have significant consequences for a fair and open society. As fairness is a principle in Art. 5(1)(a) GDPR, the lecture will focus on how controllers can comply with the principle while using MLM. Algorithmic bias can occur in most stages of MLM development and deployment. Examples are historical biases in the data used for training, training models on non-representative data and evaluating models on metrics that may not capture the values we want to prioritize. Algorithmic bias is almost unavoidable. So, what should companies do that want to develop and deploy MLM? What is fairness? EDPB’s guidelines and GDPR’s preamble give some guidance. Further, the draft of the AI Act also sets forth some parameters in this regard. However, several key issues remain that controllers must consider when making sure they comply with the fairness principle. The aim of the workshop is to give the audience the right questions to ask when advising their clients or their company when developing, purchasing and using MLM.

Speakers:

Axel Andrel, DORDA Rechtsanwälte, Austria

Axel Anderl is managing partner of DORDA Attorneys, Vienna, and heading the firms IT/IP data protection team. He is further leading the firm's newly established, multidisciplinary Digital Industries Group offering holistic legal advice in a digital world. Axel is author of a vast number of publications on IT/IP and data protection issues, such as #cybersecurity or #blockchain. He is also lecturer at the University of Vienna on IT contracts. Axel has been awarded with the ILO Client Choice award for Ecommerce resp IT and Internet ten times from 2012 to 2023. He is also ranked as leading individual/1st tier both in IT and IP with legal500 and Chambers and is member of the legal500 Hall of Fame for TMT as well as ranking leading for data protection with legal500.

Anneleen Van de Meulebroucke, Eubelius, Netherlands

Anneleen Van de Meulebroucke is a partner at Eubelius cvba, one of Belgium's top law firms. She leads the Digital & Data Protection team, specializing in ICT law, new technologies, and with a strong focus on data-related matters. Anneleen's expertise spans a wide range of data legislation, including GDPR, open data, the European data strategy and emerging data legislation, as well as related topics like trust services (eIDAS). She offers strategic advice to clients, represents organizations in data-related disputes, including those arising from cyber incidents, and has notable experience in structuring data-related solutions for public authorities. Anneleen has held academic positions at KULeuven and the VUB. Anneleen is a member of IAPP and Beltug and is a next generation partner in Legal500.

Whilst cybercrime continues to pose significant threats to business continuity and critical infrastructure, increasing cyber regulations of the EU legislator are on the horizon, amongst which the NIS2 Directive. Preparedness and resilience will not only reduce risks to businesses and society, but will also provide businesses a competitive edge in the market. You are cordially invited to join for a unique opportunity to connect with a panel of legal, on-the-ground technical cybersecurity, politics and supervisory experts. Take this opportunity to learn about practical strategies and solutions for businesses and get the latest insights in the challenges of NIS2 requirements when operating in the EU.

Speakers: 

Robbert Santifort, Eversheds Sutherland, Netherlands

Robbert operates and specializes at the interface of Technology & Data Protection, having a strong focus on cyber security, data protection/privacy law, telecom law, copyright law, software, database law, and trade secret protection. Legal aspects of the digital age are truly up his alley, pioneering in the area of new technologies such as blockchain, algorithms and big data analysis. Robbert has gained extensive experience with advising clients on cyber security, IT / cloud services, data breaches, eDiscovery operations, DSARs, international data transfer mechanisms and other issues on the legitimacy of data processing activities.

Bart Groothuis, European Parliament, Renew Europe Group, Netherlands - Video Remarks

Bart Groothuis is a member of the European Parliament on behalf of the Dutch People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), which is part of the liberal political group Renew Europe. He is a member of the Industry, Research and Energy committee and a substitute member for the committee Security and Defence. In parliament, he focuses on cybersecurity, especially in his role as Rapporteur of the NIS II Directive, the energy transition and disinformation & foreign interference. Before Bart became member of the European Parliament in February 2020, he was head cybersecurity for the Dutch Ministry of Defence.

Clayton Inge, ESET, Netherlands

Clayton Inge is a driven IT professional with a mission. As the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Alliances at ESET in the Netherlands, Clayton is dedicated to creating a safer digital environment within the country. With a background in Commercial Economics and an early interest in computer technology, he has a natural knack for forging strategic alliances that enhance digital security. Clayton’s vision extends beyond his current role: he aspires to establish his own startup in the near future, with the goal of supporting organizations innovatively in their cybersecurity needs. His professional journey, characterized by a blend of technical expertise and empathy, makes him a reliable partner in navigating the ever-changing threat landscape in the IT sector.

Warna Munzebrock, Rijksinspectie Digitale Infrastructuur, Netherlands

Warna Munzebrock is Chief Legal Officer and deputy Director of Governance, Legal Affairs and Communication at the Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure. As Chief Legal Officer she is responsible for the legal quality of the Authority. Warna studied at various universities at home and abroad. She finished her law school at the University of Groningen the Netherlands. Mastered in public law and did a minor in International law. After working in regulation for some years she realized that in putting regulation into action, just using legal tools is not enough. She broadened her perspective by a post academic education in social psychology at the University of Nijmegen, the Netherlands. Also last year she went to Harvard University for a course Strategic Management of Regulatory and Enforcement Agencies. Warna worked for multiple regulators in the Netherlands. She started her career at the Independent Post and Telecommunications Authority. She held the position of deputy head of Regulation at the Consumer Authority. And after a position as head of Regulatory and Enforcement Policy, she is now Chief Legal Officer at the Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure. 

This panel session will focus on the need for modernizing IT outsourcing practices in the digital age, emphasizing the transition from traditional, cumbersome processes to more Agile and collaborative approaches. It explores two frameworks, Vested and XLA, which prioritize shared values, outcome-based economics, and mutual benefit between contracting parties. We will delve into practical aspects of these frameworks, such as rituals like "Match in Heaven" and "Key Proudness Indicators," highlighting the potential benefits of adopting these innovative approaches in outsourcing contracts.

Speakers: 

Bart van Reeken, Van Doorne N.V., Netherlands

Bart negotiates in a way which contributes to the success of relationships. He allocates much of his time to large IT and business process outsourcing which often stretch over multiple countries and jurisdictions. His work covers a broad spectrum, ranging from negotiating and drafting outsourcing agreements, software development agreements, software licenses, implementation and SaaS agreements, to handling software license and compliance issues and IT-related disputes. He also has experience in setting up joint development, mutually integrated production, and joint marketing arrangements. Bart’s primary focus is structuring effective business relations. He likes taking a holistic view and forging inspiring cooperation in diverse teams, leading to creative approaches and solutions. Bart has worked for more than half of the larger Netherlands-based multinationals, including most of the larger Netherlands-based banks and insurance companies. By teaching post-academic courses for young lawyers and performing occasional work for fintech companies and other start-ups, Bart likes to keep connected with trends and innovations that can benefit his larger clients.

David Frydlinger, Cirio, Sweden

David Frydlinger has 20+ years experience in drafting and negotiating IT contracts. He is a Certified Deal Architect in the Vested model and a recognized expert in relational contracting. He is co-author of the Harvard Business Review Article "A New Approach to Contracts" (September 2019) and the book "Contracting in the New Economy" about relational contracts.

Marco Gianotten, XLA Academy, Netherlands

Marco Gianotten is a seasoned consultant in outsourcing and the behavioural aspects of digital transformation. He's a well-known public speaker with "the friendly insultant" as his badge of honor. He authored the book Digital Empathy: When Tech Meets Touch and kickstarted XLA as a framework and good practice set. Marco lives in Amsterdam, home to one of the widest varieties of nationalities of any city in the world.

After a full day of conference sessions, we invite all attendees and their guests to the Gala Reception and Dinner at The National Maritime Museum. The National Maritime Museum holds one of the world's largest and most notable maritime collections including paintings, ship models, navigation instruments, and sea charts with a breathtaking view of the night sky during our seated dinner. Prior to the dinner, ITechLaw guests will enjoy a private canal boat ride on their way to the museum. You cannot come all the way to Amsterdam and not enjoy a time on a boat! 

The National Maritime Museum ( Het Scheepvaartmuseum)
Kattenburgerplein 1
1018 KK Amsterdam

The evening activities will be as follows:
19:00 -19:30 – Boats depart from the Canal Dock (Travel time approx. 50 minutes. Boats will leave from the dock as filled or approximately every 10 minutes.)
20:00 – Upon arrival at the museum, guests will be able to continue networking while exploring the museum galleries.
20:30 – Guests will be invited to enjoy a 3-course Dinner beneath the stars in the glass-enclosed indoor venue.

Attire: Cocktail and/or Black-tie recommended. Ticketed event - Purchase your ticket by 9 October. Transportation not provided, Conference badges are required for admission.

Gala Co-Sponsors:
  

Join us to dance the night away at Kennedy Van der Laan’s After Party. Three renowned KVdL DJs will host you for the night. We will bring the ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event) to our own premises with a great set of techno. To get into the right mindset click here.

Your ITechLaw badge is also required for admission.

Transportation: We have arranged for a bus ride from the Maritime Museum to the Kennedy Van der Laan office, departing at 23:00. The bus will await you at the exit of the Maritime Museum.

• Timing:
  • 23:00 – After Party transportation departs from the Maritime Museum to Kennedy Van der Laan Law Office. Upon arrival, attendees will receive a wristband to be readmitted into the After Party.
  • 23:30 – 2:00 – Dance the Night Away! Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Taxis are on call to drop you off at your hotel.

Sponsored by: 

A personal leadership story on mastering the art of letting go. How taking a pause from her corporate career to compete on Masterchef, took her career to new heights eventually.

Inge Lekkerkerker – van Aalsburg, Accenture, Netherlands

Inge Lekkerkerker – van Aalsburg is a Managing Director in Accenture. She is a leader in Accenture’s Operations business unit. She has global responsibilities for Sales Excellence operation of Accenture and she manages the Accenture Operations Activation Services that is helping clients with the activation of their operations through transformation, digitization and specialized talent solutions. She bring 20 years of experience in consulting, outsourcing and sales. She has had several leadership positions with P&L responsibilities. Passionate about innovating and reinventing services.

The rapid adoption of generative AI tools based on large language models presents significant cost-saving and efficiency benefits but also poses substantial regulatory and litigation risks, as evidenced by recent actions and debates in various jurisdictions. A panel of experts, including contributors to the iTechLaw Responsible AI framework, will offer practical guidance for lawyers to assist clients in navigating this complex legal, reputational, and ethical landscape.

Speakers: 

Sheena Jacob, CMS, Singapore - Moderator

Sheena Jacob is a Partner and Head of TMC Asia at CMS.  She is a leading Asian regional technology lawyer with a strong cybersecurity, media, privacy and fintech practice. Holding double international privacy certifications from the IAPP, Sheena has been active in technology in Asia for more than 25 years.  She also represents a significant number of technology players in various sectors including energy, infrastructure, hospitality and life sciences. She has strong experience with cybersecurity and data localization issues across Asia. Sheena works closely with a team of technology lawyers and advises on regulatory issues in the media, telecoms and fintech sectors in Asia including on issues relating to the use of AI and the consequences that follow. Sheena is ranked as a Top 50 TMT lawyer in Asia and is known for her sound, commercial advice. She was named Singapore Private Practitioner of the Year 2023 by Asian Legal Business. She is one of only a few women lawyers active in the NFT space in Asia and has advised clients on the creation and mining of NFTs and their regulation across the various countries in Asia. She advises companies on their digital assets including gaming tokens, NFTs as well as payment platforms and digital payment tokens or cryptocurrencies.  Sheena was a member of the Global Board of iTechlaw and is the Vice Chair of the Asian Conference Organizing Committee. She has written numerous articles on privacy, cybersecurity and the regulation of fintech and is a regular speaker at international conferences.

Charles Morgan, McCarthy Tétrault, Canada

Charles is the national co-leader of McCarthy Tétrault’s Cyber/Data Group and former leader of our Technology Law group. He is the former President of the International Technology Lawyers Association (iTechLaw). Charles’ practice takes a 360-degree approach to data, helping clients extract the tremendous value inherent in data, while at the same time managing the associated risks. He is a recognized thought-leader on the responsible deployment of artificial intelligence. Charles regularly serves as "breach coach" for our clients in matters of enterprise-wide risk, including on three of the largest cyber incidents in Canadian history. Charles’ practice is focused on advising many of our firm’s largest clients on their most complex commercial transactions involving IT outsourcing, systems integration, cloud, financial technologies, data security, artificial intelligence, privacy, licensing, e-commerce and telecommunications. As former President of ITechLaw, Charles developed a worldwide network of trusted correspondent counsel that allow him to provide seamless client service around the globe, alerting clients to new developments and helping them to manage risks worldwide. He was named Montréal’s Technology “Lawyer of the Year” in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and is ranked a “Global Elite Thought Leader” regarding Data Privacy and Protection, Data Security and Information Technology in WWL Thought Leaders Global Elite 2022.

Dean Harvey, Perkins Coie, United States

Dean W. Harvey focuses his practice on technology related commercial transactions, product counseling, and data privacy and security. He assists clients in acquiring and developing intellectual property, technology, software and other technology-related services. Dean has counseled Fortune 100 clients, mid-tier clients and start-ups on AI and machine learning, product compliance, privacy and security, large software development projects, AI companies in negotiations with their clients, SaaS providers in establishing and operating their platforms, and technology companies in various data and technology licensing transactions. His more than a decade of software industry experience includes beginning his career in artificial intelligence and developing expert systems for EDS Research and Development. He later developed communications device drivers and operating systems for IBM and CalComp. Dean is recognized by Chambers USA, The US Legal 500 and The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of technology law and technology outsourcing.

John Buyers, Osborne Clarke, United Kingdom

John is a commercial outsourcing and information technology specialist with over twenty years’ experience of large-scale domestic and international transactions. John also heads up our artificial intelligence and machine learning client team. He joined Osborne Clarke in 2013, and leads the firm's commercial practice. He is very experienced in the creation and negotiation of large scale managed services agreements, including outsourcings, system integration agreements and SaaS based licenses. He has a diverse practice, which also includes exposure to Middle Eastern markets in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. John leads Osborne Clarke's international artificial intelligence and machine learning client team, and has released a second edition of his book on the legal implications of these new and innovative technologies. He is currently advising a number of private sector and public sector clients (including a large UK healthcare trust) on the use and implementation of machine learning systems, and recently advised a global software services company on the liability issues of deploying AI within Europe. He recently completed a large outsourcing on behalf of a big four accountancy practice to implement an AI powered solution for an international bank to automate its client due diligence processes. 

This workshop explores the legal challenges arising from the complex interconnectedness of technology, which can disproportionately affect marginalized groups. Participants will gain insights into issues like data protection, discrimination, accessibility, intellectual property, and liability and learn practical strategies to proactively address these challenges, ultimately contributing to a more inclusive and safe digital ecosystem.

Speakers:

Nana Nwachukwu, Tostan International, Senegal

Nana is an accomplished lawyer and policy consultant with over a decade of expertise, applying her skills to policy matters in numerous sectors across several countries. Throughout her career, she has built robust relationships with various global civil society stakeholders, academics, and government figures. Her portfolio includes designing knowledge management systems and taxonomy frameworks for various donors and organizations, such as the UN, OCP, GIZ, and DFID (now FCDO). Nana has a deep passion for fortifying learning communities, focusing particularly on enhancing civic spaces. She's fascinated by the potential of technology in delivering humanitarian responses and the unique challenges it presents in facilitating change. Her current research agenda involves the intersections of emerging technologies, ethical considerations, and user experience. Nana co-coordinates the AI and Agency in the Global South working group at BKCHarvard.

xeenarh Mohammed, Africa Digital Defenders Partnership, Austria

xeenarh Mohammed is a lawyer, author, community mobiliser and digital security expert. xeenarh has been working with feminist and LGBTQI+ groups  around Africa to chart long term strategy, and build digital, and holistic security plans and policies. xeenarh is the co-author of She Called Me Woman, Nameless, and a host of other handbooks, manuals and research papers on digital security, roadmaps to the liberation of queer folks, and feminist organising.

Chioma Agwuegbo, TechHerNG, Nigeria

Chioma Agwuegbo is the Executive Director of TechHerNG and a Development Communication researcher who believes in using technology and digital tools to advance women and girls. TechHerNG operates KURAM, a platform that records and responds to incidents of online gender-based violence. TechHer's work also includes a digital security self-assessment tool, online safety manuals for parents and children, and an online violation recognition toolkit for young women. Chioma serves on the boards of PLAN International Nigeria and OXFAM International and as a co-chair of the Participation and Accountability Working Group for the Natural Language Processing - Community of Practice.

This workshop simulates negotiations related to the EBA Guidelines on outsourcing and the forthcoming DORA regulations, involving representatives from financial institutions and IT service providers. Attendees will examine the differences between DORA and the EBA guidelines, focusing on how to incorporate the essential components of DORA into contractual arrangements. Additionally, it will provide guidance on navigating complex negotiations involving multi-layered contractual frameworks and achieving compliance with DORA/EBA requirements.

Speakers:

Nicole Fortunato, Morais Leitão, Portugal

Nicole Fortunato joined the firm in 2021. She is a member of the corporate and M&A team and of the TMT team. She works essentially with companies and transactions driven to new and emerging technologies (blockchain, smart contracts, AI - Artificial Intelligence, IoT - Internet of Things, RPA - Robotic Process Automation, edge computing, etc.). She is specialized in e-commerce, legal development of Apps, software contracting and legal development and digital marketing, having a vast experience in legal advice in this business area, including as in house lawyer for large companies in the sector. Nicole also provides advice on media and privacy matters when related to her practice areas.

Ana Elisa Bruder, Mayer Brown, Germany

Ana Bruder is a partner in Mayer Brown’s Frankfurt office and the global Cybersecurity & Data Privacy practice. Ana advises clients on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, including preparing for and reacting to cyber-attacks, assessing and making required data breach notifications, analyzing cybersecurity and data protection implications of new products and tools and providing strategic cyber and privacy advice. Another focus of Ana’s practice is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Her practice covers both the intersection between AI, privacy and cyber and the proposed regulatory requirements around AI. Ana further advises on Technology Transactions including cloud services, data and software licensing agreements, SaaS agreements, software development projects, e-commerce, and related Cybersecurity & Data Privacy questions. Ana is a registered lawyer in Germany and Brazil and has twelve years of international experience as legal counsel in Brazil, France and Germany. Ana speaks Portuguese, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.

The session will discuss the importance of efficient stakeholder management in responding to dynamic cyber incidents, emphasizing the need for both preparation and adaptability. Topics will include legal counsel's role, maintaining legal privilege, insurance policy influence, handling external parties, regulatory involvement, and the implications of stakeholder management flaws, aiming to provide practical guidance on these aspects for organizations.

Speakers: 

Nicolas Grunder, ABB, Switzerland

Nicolas is Lead Counsel Digital, Data & Cyber at ABB Group. His areas of practice include advising on all legal and regulatory matters related to cyber security, data and emerging technologies. Nicolas also leads the company’s AI legal practice. Before joining ABB in 2013,Nicolas served as legal counsel at IBM in Europe where he counselled in all areas of IT law. Prior to his corporate experience, Nicolas worked in private practice advising on M&A related to information technology. He was educated at the University of Basel, Switzerland, and the London School of Economics, UK. Nicolas is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Julia Apostle, Orrick, France

Julia Apostle heads Orrick's French Tech Transactions and Cyber, Data & Privacy practices. Julia’s practice covers compliance issues in relation to European and French tech, cyber and data regulations, including the GDPR, the Digital Services Act, the regulation of AI, the Data Act and other new and emerging legislation impacting digital businesses. She advises companies of all sizes on a wide range of compliance matters, ranging the drafting of internal policies, to assisting with regulatory investigations, breach notifications and product counselling. Qualified to practice in the UK and France, Julia is deeply familiar with the challenges clients face in the context of a rapidly evolving legislative environment, having practiced in-house at Twitter, Financial Times and CBS for more than a decade prior to joining Orrick.

In the area of "Environmental Social Governance" (ESG) numerous new legal requirements in the EU as well as country specific laws such as in Germany and Switzerland impose an obligation on companies to report in detail. Additionally there is a number of sector-specific code of conducts that might need to be taken into account in addition to the legal framework. But what exactly are these requirements, how must the reporting be done and how can this be mapped in the contracts, moreover in the supply chain? The speaker will first give an introduction to the topic of ESG, focusing on the "E" in ESG. This is followed by an overview of the legal reporting requirements in the EU, Germany and Switzerland and the legal risks associated with insufficient compliance with these obligations. Finally, the challenges that arise in the context of the supply chain are highlighted and the speaker uses examples to show how the topic of ESG can be mapped in supplier contracts. The audience will get a comprehensive overview of the legal frameworks currently setting the rules for ESG reporting. The key take aways will focus on how these requirements can be reflected in the contracts whereby examples of specific wording and contractual clauses will be presented. The added value of this session is clarity for the audience on how to advise clients and help them practically implement their specific reporting duties in contractual language. The practical examples will foster a lively discussion and sharing of experiences and examples amongst the audience.

Speakers:

Nicole Beranek Zanon, HÄRTING Attorneys-at-Law Ltd, Switzerland

RA lic. iur. Nicole Beranek Zanon Exec. MBA HSG, CIPP/E is Managing Partner of HÄRTING Attorneys-at-Law Ltd. in Zug, specialized in data protection, IT/IP & media, IT-outsourcing, complex deals, M&A, and all legal aspects of emerging new technologies (AI, IoT, DLT, NFT, etc.) as well as in compliance including ESG. Nicole has a deep dive understanding of technology and a broad management back ground.

Patrick Wit, Kennedy Van der Laan, Netherlands

Patrick operates at the convergence of technology, media and the regulatory systems for the telecommunications-, media- and IT sector. In his practice, he focuses on commercial negotiations and dispute resolution including litigation where necessary. He advises clients on the commercial and regulatory aspects of electronic communication and the protection of personal data. He also gives advise on complex IT projects and outsourcing business processes. In addition to his role as a negotiator, Patrick is a IMI qualified business mediator. Patrick is an experienced IT connoisseur. Prior to law, he studied Technical Business Administration and worked as a software designer, consultant and project manager. He is a member of ITechLaw and the Dutch associations NVvIR (Dutch Association for IT and Law), “Platform Outsourcing Nederland” and VIRA (IT Lawyers Association).

The presentation will introduce a Fast Track Arbitration model for resolving disputes in tech vendor and client agreements efficiently within 15 working days. It will also explore the role of pre-termination mediation in avoiding disputes, reallocating responsibilities, and sharing project costs, using a mock mediation scenario involving a failed SaaS system implementation with AI components as an example.

Speakers: 

Alesch Staehelin, Uto Legal, Switzerland

Alesch Staehelin is a partner at Uto Legal in Zurich, specializing in data, IT/IP & media: Drafting & reviewing IT agreements, negotiating & closing complex, time-sensitive (cross-border) tech deals (outsourcing, etc.), legal aspects of emerging technologies (NFTs, AI, IoT, big data, blockchain, etc.), rendering legal advice regarding IP, data protection and all content industry related matters, cybersecurity, digital transformation, social media, ESG compliance, etc., and conducting legal proceedings, including arbitration and mediation. For several years, Alesch was a partner in another Swiss law firm. Before that, he worked more than 10 years for IBM in various senior in-house lead counsel positions.

Guru Wanda Wanvik, Telenor ASA, Norway

Guru Wanda is a business lawyer working with different technology-related matters, such as contract law, negotiations, outsourcing, copyright law, and governance.

This session will address the recurring issues in failed outsourcing and system implementation deals over the past decade, aiming to provide attendees with insights on what problems to avoid and how to address them when engaging in critical technology transactions. The panel will draw from a meta-study of diverse failed transactions and engage the audience's experiences to further enrich the discussion and conclusions.

Speakers:

John Beardwood, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin, Canada

John is a senior partner who is Past Chair of the firm’s Technology practice group, and was Co-Founder of both the Outsourcing practice group and the Privacy and Access to Information practice group. His practice is focused on technology, outsourcing and procurement, and privacy law matters. John works closely with clients in advising on and negotiating various technology-related transactions, including outsourcing/procurement, licensing, development, implementation, distribution, technology transfer, strategic alliance and e-commerce related transactions, including in the health care, financial/insurance institution and public sector contexts. John often advises clients on privacy law and access to information matters, and has been developing and implementing privacy compliance programs for more than twenty years. 

Eugene Weitz, DXC Technology, United States

Eugene Weitz is a longstanding member of ITechLaw, serving on the Board of Directors from 2011 through 2017. He is currently Past Chair of ITechLaw’s Global In-House Lawyer Committee and co-Chair of ITechLaw’s Ambassador Program. Eugene currently serves as Legal Lead, Data & Innovation in DXC Technology’s Legal Department supporting the General Counsel on strategic matters including AI, global cybersecurity policy inclusive of participation in the United Nations’ OEWG, the Tech Accord and Paris Call Working Groups, the ongoing digital transformation of DXC’s Legal Department and whatever is next in technology law.

Alejandro Padín Vidal, Garrigues, Spain

Alejandro Padín is a partner and heads the Data Economy, Privacy and Cybersecurity practice at Garrigues, providing an expert and practical approach to technology law, data protection and cybersecurity. His vast national and international experience allows him to efficiently advise on the legal aspects of technology, with a comprehensive vision that ranges from guidance to litigation. He has been invited as an expert by the Spanish Parliament (Congreso de los Diputados) during the passing of the Constitutional Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection and guarantee of digital rights (Data Protection Act) and has also advised on other international legislative processes in cybersecurity matters, evidencing his commitment and ability to handle matters of great complexity and his capacity for institutional representation and contribution of strategic knowledge. In addition to guiding clients in the matters of his speciality, Alejandro Padín has demonstrated a remarkable ability to lead legal responses to critical cyber-incidents with application of European regulations. He is a regular lecturer and author of works on Data Protection and Technology Law.

Want to get involved with planning a future ITechLaw Conference? Join the Thought Leadership session where we will discuss the upcoming Conferences and learn how you can get involved. Open to all attendees!

AI Grooves: Getting Funky with Beats and Bytes" is an advanced interactive AI music workshop with DJ Mark Sixma. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore the fusion of artificial intelligence and music, specifically in the context of creating funky beats and grooves. DJ Mark Sixma, known for his expertise in electronic dance music (EDM), will guide participants through this exciting journey. 

Featuring DJ Mark Sixma, Netherlands
Mark Sixma is an artist whose music is known by the heart of dance music on a global scale. Born and raised in the capital of dance - Breda, the Dutch city that provided the world scene leaders such as Tiesto and Hardwell. He is responsible for some of the most revered timeless dance music and edm anthems.

Mark Sixma is one of the only dance music artist to knock himself off the #1 spot in Beatports trance chats, claiming both the #1 and #2 positions simultaneously. Besides his original tracks, which have been featured in video games and movies, Mark also collaborated with Armin van Buuren, W&W and KSHMR to name a few.

On the live front, the long-time DJ/Producer brought his highly energetic performances to the biggest venues and the world’s largest dance music festivals as EDC Las Vegas, Creamfields, TomorrowWorld, A State of Trance and Ultra Music Festival whilst gaining support from the majority of the top DJ’s in the world on his originals and monumental remixes.

Make the most of your time in Amsterdam and join colleagues on a mountain biking excursion. Take advantage of this networking opportunity and enjoy the beautiful moorlands of Amsterdam's countryside while biking the wooded flowy trails. If you are interested in joining and have some mountain bike skill and stamina, please contact your fellow ITechLaw colleagues:

• Kristian Foss (kf@bull.no)
• Polo van der Putt (polo.vanderputt@vondst.com)