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
Privacy Policy Manager at Meta
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
Partner at Gibson Dunn
Vera Lukic is a partner in the Paris office of Gibson Dunn, specializing in technology and data protection law.
Wojciech Wiewiorowski
European Data Protection Supervisor
Wojciech Wiewiorowski is the European Data Protection Supervisor, overseeing the protection of personal data and privacy within the European Union institutions and bodies.
Event Details
- Date
- September 26, 2023
- Location
- 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
- Stanhope Hotel
- Pricing
- Unknown
- Audience
- Policymakers, regulators, legal professionals, industry leaders, academics
- Attendees
- Approximately 250 delegates