Geert Somers is a co-founder and partner at Timelex. He mainly advises on the legal and compliance challenges of technological developments and the connected society (such as big data, internet of things and artificial intelligence). His focus is on data protection and privacy, intellectual property rights (copyright, trademark law, database law, trade secrets, domain names and patents), information management, marketing and competition. He frequently speaks and publishes on these matters. His clients mainly include multinationals and governments.
Sessions in which Geert Somers participates
Tuesday 2 June, 2020
Friday 5 June, 2020
Tuesday 31 August, 2021
Tuesday 5 April, 2022
Wednesday 6 April, 2022
Thursday 7 April, 2022
Wednesday 19 April, 2023
Monday 10 June, 2024
Introduction In democratic societies, the protection of individuals’ privacy is closely connected to the preservation of civil liberties, which in turn highlights the essential role that privacy rights play in sustaining democratic principles and fostering civic engagement. This enriching session will focus on the multifaceted ways in which privacy and democracy intersect, shaping the...
Tuesday 11 June, 2024
Introduction The panel of this session will examine the dynamic interplay among various European Data Regulations, including the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Digital Services Act (DSA), Data Act (DA), Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA), and Market in Crypto-assets Regulation (MICA). It will also focus on unraveling the complexities surrounding these regulations and offer insights into ov...