Agenda

8.15am Registration

9.00am Opening remarks

    • Ben Wheway, data editor, Legal Business

9.10am Horizon Scanning: What GCs Need to Know

In this forward-thinking session, we’re diving headfirst into horizon scanning—your key strategy for staying ahead of the curve. We’ll explore how to spot emerging risks, anticipate game-changing trends, and turn that information into action. From the latest tech disruptions to the political landscape, you’ll leave with the tools to stay proactive, not reactive.

    • Kingsley Daniels, sales director, new business, LexisNexis
    • Alessandro Galtieri, deputy GC, Colt Technology Services
    • Nayeem Syed, senior legal director, technology, London Stock Exchange Group

10.00am AI regulations – where are we, where are we going, and how to navigate

In this session we will take a look at existing and upcoming AI regulations including the EU AI Act, the UK position, the role of European and ISO standards in the regulation of AI, and global trends. We’ll address key compliance challenges for businesses operating across jurisdictions and look at compelling case studies of companies adapting to regulatory changes.

    • Tom Whittaker, director and solicitor advocate in the dispute resolution team, Burges Salmon
    • Madelin Sinclair McAusland, senior commercial lawyer, Burges Salmon
    • Barbara Zapisetskaya, principal counsel (Technology), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
    • Federico Marengo, AI governance manager, Informa
    • Jacob Turner, barrister, Fountain Court Chambers

10.50am Coffee Break

11.10am How companies are leveraging AI, and what role the GC plays in that

GenAI tools are quickly changing the legal field, bringing new ways to work. This session will look at the changing AI regulations, the reality of GenAI, and its impact on legal work, the legal profession, and business operations. Our panel of GCs will share their experiences and insights on: how they’re using GenAI in their legal teams and the benefits it’s bringing; how legal teams are managing AI in business, including preparing for new AI regulations and planning for future compliance; choosing the right AI tools and overcoming challenges in business integration and user adoption; and ultimately demonstrating their return on investment. Walk away with top tips for GCs on their AI journey.

    • Emma Dickin, head of public sector practice area group & in-house sector strategy, LexisNexis
    • Ben White, founder, Crafty Counsel
    • Luis de Freitas, director & managing legal counsel, Boston Consulting Group
    • Matthew Wilson, chief legal officer, Fremantle
    • Daisy Godfrey, head of legal group digital and data protection, Aviva

12.00pm AI disputes – discussing recent cases and the takeaways for business

As AI adoption accelerates, legal disputes are emerging across industries, shaping the regulatory and risk landscape for businesses. This session will explore the evolving AI disputes landscape, identifying where litigation is most likely to arise and what recent cases reveal about future risks.

This panel will highlight current litigation hotspots, such as copyright, before examining key battlegrounds such as data, IP, and product liability, discussing practical strategies for mitigating risk, ensuring operational compliance, and addressing the gaps between regulation and liability.

GCs and legal teams will gain actionable insights to navigate AI-related legal challenges and minimise litigation exposure.

    • Katie Chandler, head of product liability and product safety, Taylor Wessing
    • Xuyang Zhu, partner, technology, IP and information, Taylor Wessing
    • Will Scrimshaw, general counsel and company secretary, BenevolentAI
    • Alexandra Gartrell, VP head of legal, EMEA, Cloudera

12.50pm Lunch

1.50pm AI governance – how to operationalise AI risk management

This panel will discuss the practical strategies and frameworks necessary for effectively managing risks associated with artificial intelligence. It will explore the integration of AI governance into existing corporate structures, focusing on compliance, ethical considerations, and the mitigation of potential biases. The panel will aim to equip organisations with the toolkit and considerations needed to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.

    • Minesh Tanna, partner and global AI lead, Simmons & Simmons
    • Peter Lee, partner, AI governance and wavelength, Simmons & Simmons
    • Shanthini Satyendra, vice-chair, AI committee, Society for Computers and Law (SCL)

2.40pm Privacy and cybersecurity – data protection concerns around AI

AI is changing everything—and it’s challenging how we protect data in ways we can’t ignore. In this session, our expert panel will delve into the key issues AI presents under the GDPR, alongside the latest privacy and cybersecurity regulations that GCs need to be aware of.

You’ll walk away with actionable strategies to stay compliant from the perspective of suppliers, customers, and users of AI systems alike. Plus, we’ll explore the latest trends in negotiating AI contracts to minimise risks and keep your data secure.

    • Rob Muskett, commercial and TMT professional support lawyer, LexisNexis
    • Christopher Jeffrey, partner and co-head, international US group, Taylor Wessing
    • Simon McDougall, Chief strategist, privacy and AI, ZoomInfo
    • Nicola Fulford, partner, global regulatory, Hogan Lovells

3.30pm Coffee Break

3.50pm AI ethics and sustainability – an interactive session

The final session of the day will look at some of the ethical issues around artificial intelligence – challenging assumptions, questioning biases and addressing key sustainability concerns.

    • Theresa Yurkewich Hoffmann, AI technical specialist, Microsoft
    • Rob McKendrick, field chief data officer, Arreoblue
    • Suzanne Brink, head of AI ethics and governance, Kainos
    • Ben Wheway, data editor, Legal Business

4.40pm Closing remarks

    • Ben Wheway, data editor, Legal Business

4.50pm Drinks and canapes

  • 6.00pm Event Concludes