Start Time
9:15 AM
End Time
3.45 PM
DELIVERY
Online
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About this Conference

This conference will discuss the legal and compliance issues that arise with the increasing use of the Internet of Things and smart devices throughout businesses in Ireland.

We explore the latest on NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and smart contracts from both a legal and practical perspective, latest technology news relating to blockchain/crypto and fraud. We will also explore the threat and prevalence of cyber-attacks and the litigation to date and the unique challenges raised by Artificial Intelligence and Fintech as a growing sector in Ireland.

A word from our conference chairperson

Agenda

Conference Chairperson & Opening Remarks

Liam Lynch, L2 Cyber Security Solutions

IoT and Connected Devices - Smart & Safe in the Irish workplace?

  • The development of IoT
  • Current examples of smart devices
  • Legal and compliance issues
  • Cybersecurity issues

Adam Finlay, Partner, McCann Fitzgerald

NFTs & Smart Contracts – Legal and Compliance Questions

  • A brief overview of NFTs and smart contracts
  • The formation and interpretation of legally binding contracts on the blockchain
  • The resolution of disputes arising out of smart contracts
  • IP issues particular to disputes involving NFTs

Victor Timon, Partner, ByrneWallace LLP

Cyber-Attacks and Litigation

  • The threat and prevalence of cyber-attacks
  • Litigation to date
  • Lloyd v Google and the impact on representative actions
  • The future - group actions arising out of cyber-attacks

Kevin Farrell, Senior Associate, Mason Hayes & Curran

The regulatory impact of recent and new Irish & EU laws on tech and digital products & services

  • The new Consumer Rights Act (likely to be implemented 2022)
  • Online Safety / Harm (likely to be implemented 2022)
  • The Digital Services Act (likely to be implemented 2022)
  • The Data Act
  • Other new laws to be aware of
  • Practice tips and pitfalls to avoid

Deirdre Kilroy, Partner, Bird & Bird

Artificial Intelligence - The Unique Legal and Ethical Challenges

  • Unique challenges raised by AI
  • AI ethics issues
  • Establishing AI governance within an organisation
  • Case Study on Explainable AI
  • Developing guidance from regulators internationally, including recent UK principles on trustworthy AI, the EU’s draft AI regulation and China’s new algorithm regulations

Carlo Salizzo, Partner, Technology & Innovation, Matheson

What Trends Are Shaping the FinTech Landscape?

  • Embedded finance- creating a holistic experience for the end-users
  • The future of open banking- FinTechs, banks, and regulators
  • Removing payment friction without compromising compliance and regulation
  • Artificial Intelligence and robotics
  • Cashless society- Is it a stable alternative?

Eimear O Brien, Partner, Hogan Lovells (Ireland) LLP

Blockchain/Crypto & Fraud - Legal Requirements

  • Security/non security (the Howey test)
  • Growth of DeFi (self-regulation)
  • NFTs
  • The Metaverse
  • General fraud/money laundering/breach of sanctions
Noel McGrath BL, Barrister and Lecturer in Law, UCD Sutherland School of Law.

Intellectual Property Rights in a Digital World

  • Intellectual property rights that exist in the digital space
  • Social media, pirates and counterfeiters
  • Amend existing copyright mechanisms or develop new ones?
  • Protection of the public interest – the ‘fair use’ of copyright materials

Jeremy Erwin, partner in the Commercial & Business team at Hayes solicitors.

Who Should Attend?

Legal representatives, Law enforcement executives, IT managers, crime analysts, investigators, and state and local Chief Information Officers and Chief Technology Officers, Financial institution representatives, Government legal representatives, Data Governance positions, Cybersecurity etc.

Speakers

Liam Lynch
L2 Cyber Security Solutions
Adam Finlay
Partner, McCann Fitzgerald
Victor Timon
Partner, ByrneWallace LLP
Deirdre Kilroy
Partner, Bird & Bird
Carlo Salizzo
Partner, Technology & Innovation, Matheson
Eimear O Brien
Partner, Hogan Lovells (Ireland) LLP
Jeremy Erwin
Partner in the Commercial & Business team at Hayes solicitors.
Kevin Farrell
Senior Associate, Mason Hayes & Curran
Noel McGrath BL
Barrister and Lecturer in Law, UCD Sutherland School of Law.

Price

Early Bird Rate: €435 + VAT (LIMITED OFFER)

Full rate €535 + VAT

Please note the early bird discount can close sooner than expected once a certain number of seats fill up, therefore your prompt booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment

Discounts available for bookings of 3 or more.