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RAID Conference 2023

Name: RAID Conference 2023
Start: 2023-09-26
End: 2023-09-26
Location: Stanhope Hotel

The RAID Conference 2023, held on September 26, 2023, in Brussels, Belgium, was a premier event focusing on the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), the internet, and data. Organized by RAID, a leading forum dedicated to shaping innovation, growth, and trust in the digital economy, the conference brought together policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and legal experts to discuss the evolving landscape of technology regulation.

Key topics addressed at the conference included AI regulation, data privacy, competition law, and digital banking. Discussions centered on the challenges posed by rapid technological advancements and the need for harmonized policies to effectively regulate emerging technologies. Notable sessions featured debates on whether technology can be regulated before it regulates society, the importance of international cooperation in tech regulation, and the ethical considerations in data processing and personalization.

The event provided ample networking opportunities, allowing attendees to engage with global tech regulators, policymakers, and industry experts. An expo hall showcased innovative solutions and services from leading technology companies. Prominent speakers included Vera Jourová, Vice-President of the European Commission, Elizabeth Kelly, Special Assistant to the President at the White House National Economic Council, and Jean-Pierre Raffarin, former Prime Minister of France.

RAID Conference 2023 was designed for policymakers, regulators, legal professionals, industry leaders, and academics interested in the intersection of technology and regulation. Attendees gained valuable insights into the latest developments in AI and data regulation, explored collaborative approaches to global tech governance, and connected with peers to share best practices and strategies for navigating the complex digital landscape.

Speakers(64)

Ahmed Baladi

Partner and Co-Chair of Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation Practice Group at Gibson Dunn

Ahmed Baladi is a partner in the Paris office of Gibson Dunn, specializing in Information Technology, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity.

Andrea Batalla Eguidazu

Senior Counsel, Data Privacy, Cyber and AI at Baxter International

Andrea Batalla Eguidazu is Senior Counsel in Data Privacy, Cyber, and AI at Baxter International, with over a decade of expertise in data protection.

Andy Coulson

Director at Coulson Partners

Andy Coulson is the former Downing Street Communications Director and newspaper editor, now Director at Coulson Partners.

Boniface de Champris

Senior Policy Manager at Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe)

Boniface de Champris is Policy Manager at CCIA Europe, responsible for advocacy in artificial intelligence.

Brando Benifei

Member of the European Parliament and AI Act Co-Rapporteur at European Parliament

Brando Benifei is a Member of the European Parliament and serves as the co-rapporteur for the AI Act, focusing on artificial intelligence regulation.

Camilla Bustani

Director, International at Ofcom (UK communications regulator)

Camilla Bustani is Director, International at Ofcom, responsible for the regulator’s international strategy across the sectors it regulates.

Cecilia Alvarez Rigaudias

Director of Privacy Policy Engagement, EMEA at Meta

Cecilia Alvarez Rigaudias is the EMEA Privacy Policy Director at Meta, with extensive experience in data protection and privacy.

Chiara Riondino

Head of Unit for the Future of Work and Youth Employment, DG EMPL at European Commission

Chiara Riondino is Head of Future of Work and Youth Employment in the Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission.

Chris Foreman

Fellow at Centre for Information Policy Leadership

Chris Foreman is a Fellow at the Centre for Information Policy Leadership, with over 20 years’ experience in global privacy and data governance.

Christian Schroeder

Partner at Orrick

Christian Schroeder leads Orrick’s Cyber, Privacy & Data Innovation Group in Europe, advising on AI and data law.

Cian O’Brien

Data Protection Commissioner at Data Protection Commission – Ireland

Cian O’Brien serves as a Data Protection Commissioner at Ireland's Data Protection Commission, overseeing data protection and privacy matters.

Daniel Guarnera

Director, Bureau of Competition at Federal Trade Commission

Daniel Guarnera serves as Director of the Bureau of Competition at the Federal Trade Commission, managing law enforcement actions against anticompetitive mergers and business conduct across various markets.

Didier Reynders

Justice Commissioner at European Commission

Didier Reynders is the Justice Commissioner at the European Commission, overseeing justice and consumer rights.

Dr. Claus-Dieter Ulmer

Group Data Privacy Officer at Deutsche Telekom

Dr. Claus-Dieter Ulmer is the Senior Vice President Group Privacy and Global Data Privacy Officer at Deutsche Telekom.

Dr. Hedi Karray

Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence at European Innovation Council (EIC)

Dr. Hedi Karray is the Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence at the European Innovation Council, with extensive experience in semantic AI.

Dr. Rainer Hoffmann

Chief Data Officer (CDO) at Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EnBW)

Dr. Rainer Hoffmann leads group-wide data and AI initiatives at EnBW, serving as the strategic link between the executive board and distributed teams.

Dragos Tudorache

Member of the European Parliament at European Parliament

Dragos Tudorache is a Member of the European Parliament, focusing on technology and digital policy.

Elizabeth Kelly

Special Assistant to the President at White House National Economic Council

Elizabeth Kelly is Special Assistant to the President at the White House National Economic Council, focusing on technology policy.

Esko Aho

Chairman of the Board and Former Prime Minister of Finland

Esko Aho served as a Member of the Finnish Parliament from 1983 to 2003, led the Centre Party from 1990 to 2002, and was Prime Minister of Finland from 1991 to 1995. He later held positions as President of the Finnish Innovation Fund Sitra and Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations and Responsibility at Nokia Corporation.

Fernando Hortal Foronda

Digital Policy Officer at BEUC – the European Consumer Organisation

Fernando Hortal Foronda is a Policy Officer at BEUC, responsible for platform regulation.

Gary Marcus

Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University

Gary Marcus is a leading voice in artificial intelligence, known for his challenges to contemporary AI. He is an Emeritus Professor at NYU and has authored several books on AI and cognitive science.

Guido Lobrano

Director General for Europe at Information Technology Industry Council (ITI)

Guido Lobrano is Senior Vice President and Director General for Europe at ITI, leading engagement on EU tech policy.

Guénolé Carré

Policy Officer at European Tech Alliance (EUTA)

Guénolé Carré is a Policy Officer at the European Tech Alliance, focusing on tech policy matters.

Gwendal Le Grand

Deputy Head of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) Secretariat

Gwendal Le Grand is the deputy head of Secretariat of the European Data Protection Board, involved in the Coordinated Enforcement Framework and the Support Pool of Experts.

Helena Koning

SVP, Assistant General Counsel - Europe Data Protection Officer and Global Privacy Compliance Assurance at Mastercard

Helena Koning is Mastercard’s Europe Data Protection Officer, leading the Europe Privacy and Data Protection Team and the Global Privacy Compliance Assurance program.

Henri-Olivier Fliche

Director of Fintech & Innovation at ACPR

Olivier Fliche is the Director of Fintech & Innovation at the ACPR, the French banking and insurance supervisory authority.

Henrik Trasberg

Legal Advisor on AI and New Technologies at Estonian Ministry of Justice

Henrik Trasberg is a Legal Advisor on AI and New Technologies at the Estonian Ministry of Justice and a lecturer in intellectual property law.

Jane Horvath

Partner at Gibson Dunn

Jane Horvath is a partner at Gibson Dunn, co-chairing the Tech and Innovation Industry Group and the Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Innovation Practice Group.

Jean-Noël Barrot

Minister of Digital Transition and Telecommunications at France

Jean-Noël Barrot is France's Minister of Digital Transition and Telecommunications, focusing on digital policy and innovation.

Jean-Pierre Raffarin

Former Prime Minister, Honorary Member of Parliament and Chairman at Foundation Prospective and Innovation

Jean-Pierre Raffarin is the former Prime Minister of France and Chairman of the Foundation Prospective and Innovation.

Joanna Conway

Internet Regulation (Legal) and Legal Ambassador for Cyber & Strategic Risk at Deloitte

Joanna Conway is a Digital Regulation partner at Deloitte, advising on compliance with global digital regulations.

John Edwards

UK Information Commissioner at Information Commissioner's Office

John Edwards has been the UK Information Commissioner since January 2022. Previously, he served as New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner for eight years and has extensive experience in data protection and privacy.

John Kavanagh

Privacy and Security, Public Policy Europe at TikTok

John Kavanagh is the data protection and security expert within TikTok’s European Government Relations and Public Policy team.

Karolina Mojzesowicz

Deputy Head of Data Protection Unit, DG Justice at European Commission

Karolina Mojzesowicz is the Deputy Head of Unit responsible for data protection at the European Commission's DG Justice and Consumers.

Kate Jones

CEO at Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum – UK

Kate Jones has been Chief Executive Officer of the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum since May 2023, focusing on digital regulation cooperation in the UK.

Kilian Gross

Head of Unit A2 Artificial Intelligence Policy Development and Coordination at European Commission

Since January 2020, Kilian Gross has been Head of Unit A/2 in DG CNECT, responsible for policy development and coordination regarding Artificial Intelligence in the EU.

Leanda Barrington-Leach

Executive Director at 5Rights

Leanda Barrington-Leach is the Executive Director at 5Rights, focusing on children's rights in the digital environment.

Leonardo Cervera-Navas

Director at European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS)

Leonardo Cervera-Navas is the Director of the European Data Protection Supervisor, overseeing data protection within EU institutions.

Lorelien Hoet

Director European Government Affairs, Infrastructure & Connectivity at Microsoft

Lorelien Hoet is Director of EU Government Affairs at Microsoft, working on EU policy files in data protection, law enforcement, and online safety.

Malgorzata Nikowska

Head of Unit for AI Innovation and Policy Coordination, AI Office at European Commission

Malgorzata Nikowska leads the unit responsible for AI innovation and policy coordination within the European Commission's AI Office.

Malte Firlus

Head of EU AI Policy at Amazon

Malte Firlus is the Head of EU AI Policy at Amazon, focusing on artificial intelligence policy matters.

Marianne Jarlaud

Deputy Head of Innovation & Digital Finance at Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France

Marianne Jarlaud is Deputy Head of the Innovation and Digital Finance Division at the French Financial Markets Authority.

Mathieu Michel

Secretary of State for Digitisation at Belgian Government

Mathieu Michel is Belgium’s Secretary of State for Digitisation, focusing on digital transformation and policy.

Matteo Quattrocchi

Head of EU AI Policy at Cisco

Matteo Quattrocchi is the Head of EU AI Policy at Cisco, focusing on artificial intelligence policy matters.

Matthew Newman

Global Chief Correspondent at MLex

Matthew Newman is a chief correspondent for MLex, writing about data protection, privacy, telecoms, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

Matti Ruotsala

Chairman of the Board at Caruna Networks Oy

Matti Ruotsala is the Chairman of the Board of Caruna Networks Oy and has held various leadership positions in the energy sector.

Mattias Levin

Head of Digital Finance Unit, DG FISMA at European Commission

Mattias Levin is the acting head of the Digital Finance unit of the European Commission’s Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union DG.

Miguel Valle Del Olmo

Digital Transformation Attaché at Permanent Representation of Spain in the EU

Miguel Valle Del Olmo is a Digital Transformation Attaché in the Spanish Permanent Representation, dealing with European digital initiatives.

Mirosław Wróblewski

President at Personal Data Protection Office, Poland

Mirosław Wróblewski is the President of the Personal Data Protection Office in Poland, with extensive experience in data protection and human rights law.

Monika Tomczak-Gorlikowska

Group Head of Privacy, Digital & Regulatory at Prosus Group

Monika Tomczak-Gorlikowska is the Global Head of Privacy, Digital & Regulatory for the Prosus Group, with over 25 years in data protection and privacy.

Mounîm A. El-Yacoubi

Director of Studies, Department of Electronics and Physics at Telecom Sud Paris

Mounîm A. El-Yacoubi is a professor at Institut Polytechnique de Paris & Institut Mines Telecom, specializing in AI and machine learning.

Natascha Gerlach

Director of Privacy Policy at Centre of Information Policy Leadership (CIPL)

Natascha Gerlach is Director of Privacy Policy at CIPL, focusing on privacy and data-related topics.

Nick Moës

Executive Director at The Future Society

Nick Moës is an economist and Executive Director at The Future Society, focusing on AI's impact on geopolitics and the economy.

Nick Seeber

Partner & Global Internet Regulation Lead at Deloitte

Nick Seeber leads Deloitte’s global Digital Regulation offering, helping clients respond to challenges presented by new digital regulations.

Nicolas de Bouville

Nicolas de Bouville is a Privacy Policy Manager at Meta, focusing on data protection and privacy matters.

Nicole Isaac

Vice President of Global Public Policy at Cisco

Nicole Isaac is Vice President of Global Public Policy for Government Affairs at Cisco, leading the company's policy agenda on ICT adoption.

Prof Pasquale Stanzione

President at Italian Data Protection Authority

Pasquale Stanzione has been the President of Garante, the Italian Data Protection Authority, since 2020, with extensive experience in law and academia.

Roberto Viola

Director General of DG-CONNECT at European Commission

Roberto Viola is the Director General of DG-CONNECT at the European Commission, overseeing digital policy and innovation.

Rūta Merkevičiūtė

Head of the Digital Finance Unit at European Banking Authority

Rūta Merkevičiūtė is the Head of the Digital Finance Unit at the European Banking Authority, responsible for monitoring financial innovation.

Sarah Jacquier Pelissier

Board Member at Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications, Posts and Press Distribution (ARCEP) – France

Sarah Jacquier Pelissier is a Board Member at ARCEP, the French regulatory authority for electronic communications, posts, and press distribution.

Silvia Gerboles

Data Protection Officer & Expert, Senior Group Legal Counsel Group Privacy Unit at Ericsson

Silvia Gerboles is an Expert Senior Group Legal Counsel in Ericsson's Global Privacy Office, with over 25 years’ experience in data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity.

Vera Jourová

Vice-President at European Commission

Vera Jourová is Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of Values and Transparency.

Vera Lukic