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The potential of digital innovation: a global journey

Discover the boundless possibilities and transformative impacts that await in AI, data, regulation and more.

Exploring the unstoppable wave of digital innovation

Digital innovation is an unstoppable force that is continually reshaping our world. In a series of Digital Day events and insights, we delve into the biggest, most revolutionary and influential digital innovations impacting us right now — and those yet to come.

Our journey spans Europe, Asia and the Middle East. We talk with industry leaders and innovators, who manage and drive digital change, and we share their insights and predictions with you here.

The GDPR and AI Act: Stronger together

Michael Will, President of the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision, on unlocking the GDPR and AI Act without duplicating regulation.

The GDPR and AI Act: Stronger together

Michael Will, President of the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision, on unlocking the GDPR and AI Act without duplicating regulation.

AI Liability Directive: Why the EU needs it

Kai Zenner, Digital Policy Adviser to MEP Axel Voss, argues that liability should remain core to the EU’s digital strategy.

AI Liability Directive: Why the EU needs it

Kai Zenner, Digital Policy Adviser to MEP Axel Voss, argues that liability should remain core to the EU’s digital strategy.

What’s the future for Ireland’s data centres?

Job creators; economy boosters or just great big energy consumers? Expert opinion on the challenges and opportunities facing data centres in Ireland.

What’s the future for Ireland’s data centres?

Job creators; economy boosters or just great big energy consumers? Expert opinion on the challenges and opportunities facing data centres in Ireland.

Navigating the cross-over between data protection and AI regulation

As stringent rules governing data protection and artificial intelligence collide, how can businesses comply?

Navigating the cross-over between data protection and AI regulation

As stringent rules governing data protection and artificial intelligence collide, how can businesses comply?

Challenges with cross-border tech licensing… and how to resolve them

Whether software, hardware or digital content, when licensing technology for use across borders, it’s all about the intellectual property.

Challenges with cross-border tech licensing… and how to resolve them

Whether software, hardware or digital content, when licensing technology for use across borders, it’s all about the intellectual property.

Game on: Navigating rules on global gaming

The gaming industry is booming. But data commercialisation; user-generated content and online safety remain high-stakes issues.

Game on: Navigating rules on global gaming

The gaming industry is booming. But data commercialisation; user-generated content and online safety remain high-stakes issues.

AI prompts: How to get what you asked for

AI won’t replace lawyers, but lawyers who use AI will replace lawyers who don’t, warns Lucy Sherwood, Partner at Simmons & Simmons.

AI prompts: How to get what you asked for

AI won’t replace lawyers, but lawyers who use AI will replace lawyers who don’t, warns Lucy Sherwood, Partner at Simmons & Simmons.

What’s the latest in global AI regulation?

Fast-paced AI innovation demands equally agile AI regulation. But can ethical safeguards keep up, without slowing adoption?

What’s the latest in global AI regulation?

Fast-paced AI innovation demands equally agile AI regulation. But can ethical safeguards keep up, without slowing adoption?

Fit or misfit: Can GDPR and the AI Act interplay?

Michael Will, President of the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision, explores the fit between GDPR and the incoming AI Act.

Fit or misfit: Can GDPR and the AI Act interplay?

Michael Will, President of the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision, explores the fit between GDPR and the incoming AI Act.

Converging paths: EU operational resilience and cybersecurity laws

Counsel Camille Saettel, and Partner Sophie Sheldon, explore the overlaps between incoming operational resilience and cybersecurity laws in the EU.

Converging paths: EU operational resilience and cybersecurity laws

Counsel Camille Saettel, and Partner Sophie Sheldon, explore the overlaps between incoming operational resilience and cybersecurity laws in the EU.

EU AI Act compliance: How to prepare?

Every company is impacted by the EU AI Act. Christopher Götz, Partner, and Dr Tina Gausling, Counsel, explore what it means and how to prepare.

EU AI Act compliance: How to prepare?

Every company is impacted by the EU AI Act. Christopher Götz, Partner, and Dr Tina Gausling, Counsel, explore what it means and how to prepare.

European Data Strategy: What the new EU data laws mean for business

With rich data seams ready to exploit, new EU data rules will impact every business. Simmons & Simmons partners Eric Le Quellenec and Rich Folsom explain.

European Data Strategy: What the new EU data laws mean for business

With rich data seams ready to exploit, new EU data rules will impact every business. Simmons & Simmons partners Eric Le Quellenec and Rich Folsom explain.

Investment disputes and arbitrations in Big Tech and AI

Singapore-based partner Lijun Chui guides us through the legal framework and strategic approaches to international disputes in the tech space.

Investment disputes and arbitrations in Big Tech and AI

Singapore-based partner Lijun Chui guides us through the legal framework and strategic approaches to international disputes in the tech space.

AI trends to watch

Get latest insights into AI tech and trends & an answer to the question: How can an AI technology vendor help your organization to comply with the AI-Act?

AI trends to watch

Get latest insights into AI tech and trends & an answer to the question: How can an AI technology vendor help your organization to comply with the AI-Act?

Five years of GDPR

Alexander Filip, Managing Director at the Bavarian Data Protection Authority for the Private Sector reflects on the data protection milestone.

Five years of GDPR

Alexander Filip, Managing Director at the Bavarian Data Protection Authority for the Private Sector reflects on the data protection milestone.

Data protection rules in China

China-based tech and data partner Jingyuan Shi unravels the changing rules on cross-border data transfer and examines the extra-territorial implications.

Data protection rules in China

China-based tech and data partner Jingyuan Shi unravels the changing rules on cross-border data transfer and examines the extra-territorial implications.

How regulation is shaping the future of markets in digital assets

Matthias Winter, Senior Counsel at Copper EMEA, and Jochen Kindermann, Partner at Simmons, delve into the evolving regulatory framework for digital assets.

How regulation is shaping the future of markets in digital assets

Matthias Winter, Senior Counsel at Copper EMEA, and Jochen Kindermann, Partner at Simmons, delve into the evolving regulatory framework for digital assets.

Siemen’s €60m public blockchain bond

Hear from Henriette Koegel, Head of Siemens’ capital markets legal team, on the company’s historic digital issuance and blockchain's future.

Siemen’s €60m public blockchain bond

Hear from Henriette Koegel, Head of Siemens’ capital markets legal team, on the company’s historic digital issuance and blockchain's future.

The value of data

At automotive supplier Continental AG, Dr Corina Apachite, Programme Head for AI and Data, explores the relevance and value of data.

The value of data

At automotive supplier Continental AG, Dr Corina Apachite, Programme Head for AI and Data, explores the relevance and value of data.

The irrepressible rise of ChatGPT

Dr Johannes Otterbach, Co-Founder & CTO of nyonic explores the factors driving advances in AI, its potential applications and addressing inevitable concerns.

The irrepressible rise of ChatGPT

Dr Johannes Otterbach, Co-Founder & CTO of nyonic explores the factors driving advances in AI, its potential applications and addressing inevitable concerns.

EU AI Act: Kai Zenner’s inside view

AI regulation will soon come into force: how should it be assessed? And what does it mean for European competitiveness?

EU AI Act: Kai Zenner’s inside view

AI regulation will soon come into force: how should it be assessed? And what does it mean for European competitiveness?

How does ESG fit with carbon-intensive new technologies?

Insights from Sonali Siriwardena, Global Head of ESG at Simmons, on the risks and opportunities that arise when ESG and new tech interact.

How does ESG fit with carbon-intensive new technologies?

Insights from Sonali Siriwardena, Global Head of ESG at Simmons, on the risks and opportunities that arise when ESG and new tech interact.

The Year Ahead: 2025

Hear from our sector expert Alexander Brown on technology related themes that will shape the year ahead. For insights across other sectors, explore our predictions.

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