2025 European Conference Agenda

Stop by the Registration desk to receive your badge, agenda brochures, and other conference materials. The agenda will also be accessible by mobile app through Aventri. Plan out your conference sessions. The registration desk is staffed throughout the conference, attendees are encouraged to stop by with questions or concerns throughout the conference.

Mobile App Instructions – coming soon!

We will be continuing the recently added New Attendee Orientation in London! Join ITechLaw Ambassadors for a quick rundown on ITechLaw conference need to know info and meet the Ambassadors team. This session will have a brief welcome, and conclude with a short networking session. Attendees are encouraged to attend the Substantive Law Committee (SLC) sessions which will begin immediately following the New Attendee Orientation.

We are excited to welcome all new attendees to our New Attendee Reception! Join us for a quick introduction followed by networking and camaraderie. This is a perfect opportunity to meet fellow newcomers and learn more about the conference. Enjoy light refreshments while engaging in conversations that will help you make the most of your experience. We look forward to seeing you there and helping you feel right at home!

Location: 155 Bishopsgate

This event marks the official kickoff of the conference and offers a wonderful opportunity to mingle with fellow attendees, speakers, and organizers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Enjoy delicious refreshments and light bites as you connect with others and set the stage for an engaging and inspiring event. We look forward to welcoming you and kicking off the conference!

Dine Arounds are a beloved part of the ITechLaw conference program, providing an informal, small setting opportunity to network and meet fellow ITechLaw members. More details will be coming soon.

Location: Lady Abercorn’s, 40 Liverpool St, London EC2M 7QN, United Kingdom

Join us for the Young Lawyers Reception hosted by the Young Lawyers Committee. The event is designed specifically for younger, emerging legal professionals to connect, share experiences, and build valuable relationships within the industry. Enjoy an evening of networking with peers and mentors while discussing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by young lawyers today and to learn about the value of professional networks. We look forward to seeing you there and fostering a supportive community for the next generation of legal leaders!

Stop by the Registration desk to receive your badge, agenda brochures, and other conference materials. The agenda will also be accessible by mobile app through Aventri. Plan out your conference sessions. The registration desk is staffed throughout the conference, attendees are encouraged to stop by with questions or concerns throughout the conference.

Mobile App Instructions – coming soon!

A fascinating session to kick start the conference, the stellar panel will explore the future of Tech. Drawing from the findings of Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2025, the panel will focus on Agentic AI, Quantum, Neurological enhancement and Robotics, to highlight exciting emerging and growing technologies.

Join your colleagues for networking opportunities, designed to foster connections and collaboration! Attendees are encouraged to take this opportunity to engage with fellow participants, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided to keep you energized as you network. Make the most of these moments and expand your professional network!

The Roundtable Discussions are a highly interactive session that will kick off the conference. The topics will each have an assigned table and two facilitators to conduct a brief speed networking and overview of the topic. Attendees will have two chances to participate in 30-minute engaging discussions with the table facilitators on these topics.

Topics will be provided shortly.

Join your colleagues for networking opporutunities, designed to foster connections and collaboration! Attendees are encouraged to take this opportunity to engage with fellow participants, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Lunch will be provided to keep you energized as you network. Make the most of these moments and expand your professional network!

Details coming soon!

A deep dive into topical issues in sourcing. This will be a guided interactive discussion focusing on case studies, and sharing market insights and discussing key areas such as liability apportionment; contract management and role of third parties; data sharing and addressing regulatory compliance; and termination triggers and consequences.

A deep dive into cyber security and operational resilience. Kicking off with a keynote introduction from the National Cyber Security Centre, this workshop will discuss the increasing cyber regulation, management of ransom demands and cyber related litigation through an interactive scenario and panel discussions.

Session 2D will spend the first hour discussion MedTech and the second hour of the sesssion discussion FinTech and Finance.

Join your colleagues for networking opportunities, designed to foster connections and collaboration! Attendees are encouraged to take this opportunity to engage with fellow participants, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided to keep you energized as you network. Make the most of these moments and expand your professional network!

Details coming soon!

Details coming soon!

Join a panel to discuss trends, opportunities and current issues in how technology is transforming and impacting the built environment, sustainability goals, and ESG.

Don’t want the party to stop? Local recommendations to continue the evening will be added shortly!

Please note, no reservations will be made at the suggested locations and associated costs are the responsibility of the individual attendees.

Stop by the Registration desk to receive your badge, agenda brochures, and goody bags. The agenda will also be accessible by mobile app through Aventri. Plan out your conference sessions. The registration desk is staffed throughout the conference, attendees are encouraged to stop by with questions or concerns throughout the conference.

Mobile app instruction – coming soon!

Details coming soon!

Details coming soon!

Join panel of experienced speakers, including from industry, to discuss AdTech applications, Privacy Enhancing Technologies, and associated legal compliance issues.

Panelists

• Julie Carel, Partner, Momentum Avocats
• Melissa Maalouf, Shareholder, ZwillGen PLLC

Moderator

To be confirmed.

Julie Carel, Momentum Avocats, Frace

Julie is a tech lawyer and founding partner at Momentum Avocats. She has significant experience advising clients regarding matters related to digital and innovative technologies, including regarding intellectual property, personal data, and cybersecurity aspects. Julie’s practice covers both counseling and litigation, ensuring that case strategy matches clients’ business goals. She has acquired particular skills in the understanding of complex technical matters, enabling her to provide efficient advice regarding new or upcoming digital regulatory frameworks.

Melissa Maalouf, ZwillGen PLLC, USA
Melissa advises clients on a variety of privacy, security, advertising, and e-commerce matters, including in the context of regulatory investigations, compliance strategies, and corporate transactions. She counsels companies on online tracking, AI, sensitive data use, children’s privacy, and fintech. Melissa defends clients in federal and state enforcement actions under laws like the CCPA, COPPA, FERPA, BIPA, and GLBA. She also advises on AI governance, global data protection laws (including GDPR and LGPD), and international data transfers.

Details coming soon!

Details coming soon!

Interested in helping plan an upcoming ITechLaw conference? Join us for an hour long lunch session to discuss ideas for conferences in 2026 and beyond. The Planning lunch will wrap up with about 30 minutes to rejoin the Networking Lunch for those interested in participating in both. For additional information on joining a Planning Committee, please reach out to conferences@itechlaw.org at any time!

2026 Conferences: 

January 2026 – India

May 2026 – Chicago, IL

October 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark

Join your colleagues for networking opportunities, designed to foster connections and collaboration! Attendees are encouraged to take this opportunity to engage with fellow participants, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Luncha & refreshments will be provided to keep you energized as you network. Make the most of these moments and expand your professional network!

Details coming soon!

A hands on session into AI prompting, using a variety of engaging interactive workshops to get under the bonnet of how best to use AI tools, and discover which LLMs deliver the best results for a particular use case.

Details coming soon!

Details coming soon!

Details coming soon!

Join your colleagues for networking opportunities, designed to foster connections and collaboration! Attendees are encouraged to take this opportunity to engage with fellow participants, share ideas, and build valuable relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided to keep you energized as you network. Make the most of these moments and expand your professional network!

A closing keynote presentation on how AI is reshaping the future of storytelling, and in particular how Hollywood based creatives are beginning to use AI in their film work. As lawyers we tend to dismiss the output of AI as derivative (from the perspective of IP) and this session will give us the opportunity to view the output of AI from a different perspective.