This panel will explore the new era of data governance, emphasising the importance of building simplified programs that inspire trust. It will take a holistic approach to data, privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, incorporating global laws, regulations, and emerging trends. The discussion will highlight the secular nature of global laws, data sovereignty, restrictions on data transfers, and data minimization.  

Generative AI development and deployment is exploding, but the recent EDPB Opinion 28/2024 and early enforcement actions (notably the fine against OpenAI by the Garante in Italy) signal that compliance with the GDPR must be taken seriously from the outset. Against this backdrop, our panel will explore how to build trust and avoid pitfalls when developing and deploying LLMs in Europe. We’ll examine the evolving legal landscape—and whether it leaves enough room for meaningful innovation....

This session will explore how to design data spaces that aren’t just legally compliant but also fundamentally structured around privacy, security, and trust. By embedding compliance in the core of data infrastructure design, we can move beyond reactive measures and create environments that foster confidence and cooperation.  Key questions 

Il panel moderato dall’Avv. Cataleta Il panorama normativo cybersecurity e l’impatto sulle organizzazioni copre diversi aspetti relativi alla cybersecurity e non solo. L’obiettivo del panel è attuare delle riflessioni critiche su:  scenario della severity degli attacchi cyber e panoramica nel settore manufacturing. Riflessioni sulla corrispondenza tra spesa in cybersecurity e numero degli attacchi e analisi dei rischi derivanti dall’esternalizzazione della ...

This panel focuses on integrating the new cybersecurity obligations introduced by the NIS 2 Directive with the GDPR’s existing requirements for data integrity and confidentiality. 

AI systems are becoming more integrated into critical decision-making processes, which makes questions of liability and accountability more pressing than ever. If an AI-based decision goes wrong, who is responsible? This session will unite experts from Meta, Italian Institute for Privacy and Data Valorisation, AI Law Tech Institute, SGS, and CNPD to explore the evolving frameworks for AI liability and the role of certification in building respons...

Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, which makes AI and machine learning essential tools in the fight against cybercrime, by enabling faster threat detection, automated responses, and predictive defense strategies. However, with these advancements come new challenges. The panel of this session will explore the future of AI-driven defense and what it means for privacy, security, and resilience.  

The International Cooperation track serves as platform for exchanging ideas, building meaningful partnerships, and exploring innovative solutions beyond borders and across various disciplines. This session opens with an insightful discussion featuring an esteemed panel of high-level speakers and experts, such as the Secretary General of the Inter Parliamentary Union, U.N.

This exclusive 2-hour session equips regulators with essential AI knowledge for effective oversight. A seasoned AI-focused leader and two technical experts will offer concise explanations of fundamental concepts—from how AI processes data (tokenization, vectorization) to advanced applications (transformers, retrieval-augmented generation, agents). Attendees will explore synthetic data’s privacy implications, AI/ML security threats (e.g., data poi...

The purpose of the panel is to discuss transparency requirements in the digital data economy, and its benefits. The discussion will focus on the different recipients of transparency (individuals, companies, regulators), the different means (notices, company reporting, certification, KPIs) and how it impacts sustainability/ data responsibility in the age of AI.

In this thought-provoking session, the panel will dive into the intriguing world of neuro privacy. As breakthroughs in neuroscience offer unprecedented insights into the human brain, important ethical questions arise regarding the collection, use, and potential misuse of neural data. The speakers will explore the intersection between neuroscience, privacy, and fundamental human rights, while focusing on the emerging challenges and potential solut...

While the EU has set a global benchmark with GDPR, effective privacy enforcement requires collaboration beyond its member states. This simply means that privacy doesn’t stop at borders, and neither should data protection. European Data Protection Authorities face growing challenges in aligning regulations, sharing strategies, and tackling cross-border data transfers with non-EU countries. This session brings together data protection professionals...

While regulators worldwide are fighting the same battles, too often they’re doing it in isolation. This session brings together industry experts and distinguished officials from EDPS, Dutch Data Protection Authority, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, and US Department of Justice. Attendees will learn about the real challenges of cross-border privacy enforcement and explore the ways in which regulators can work together to turn fragmen...