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Covington's Seventh Annual Technology Forum Decode and Adapt: Tech Law in Transition

Name: Covington's Seventh Annual Technology Forum Decode and Adapt: Tech Law in Transition
Start: 2026-01-28
End: 2026-01-30

by Covington & Burling LLP

Covington's Seventh Annual Technology Forum, titled "Decode and Adapt: Tech Law in Transition," is a virtual event organized by Covington & Burling LLP. Scheduled for January 28-30, 2026, the forum aims to explore how shifting policies, cross-border challenges, and emerging technologies are reshaping the global landscape.

The forum spans three days, each featuring one hour of concentrated, substantive sessions. Day 1 focuses on risks and opportunities arising from recent policy shifts, covering U.S. and European regulatory changes, state-level AI regulations, and enforcement trends. Day 2 addresses cross-border considerations, including mergers and acquisitions, multi-jurisdictional litigation, and updates on trade controls. Day 3 delves into developments in innovative technologies, discussing cloud and edge computing, cybersecurity, and emerging issues in agentic AI.

This event is designed for business and legal professionals managing global technology challenges within their organizations. Attendees will gain insights into navigating the evolving tech law landscape, making it particularly beneficial for corporate executives, board members, general counsel, compliance officers, legal team members, and privacy professionals.

Speakers(22)

Anna Sophia Oberschelp de Meneses

Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP

Anna Sophia Oberschelp de Meneses is a Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on cloud and edge computing, hyperscale data centers, and cloud infrastructure.

Arun Venkataraman

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Arun Venkataraman is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in multi-jurisdictional litigation disputes and enforcement.

Bart M.J. Szewczyk

Associate at Covington & Burling LLP

Bart M.J. Szewczyk is an Associate at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on cross-border M&A and strategic deals.

Brandon Palmen

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Brandon Palmen is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in cybersecurity and connected devices.

Catharina Y. Min

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Catharina Y. Min is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in multi-jurisdictional litigation disputes and enforcement.

Emanuel Ghebregergis

Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP

Emanuel Ghebregergis is a Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on trade controls, tariffs, and sanctions.

Holly Fechner

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Holly Fechner is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in U.S. and European regulatory shifts.

Ingrid Price

Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP

Ingrid Price is a Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in U.S. state AI regulations.

Isaac D. Chaput

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Isaac D. Chaput is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on cross-border M&A and strategic deals.

Jayne Ponder

Associate at Covington & Burling LLP

Jayne Ponder is an Associate at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on U.S. and European regulatory shifts.

Jeffrey M. Davidson

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Jeffrey M. Davidson is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in multi-jurisdictional litigation disputes and enforcement.

Jenna Zhang

Associate at Covington & Burling LLP

Jenna Zhang is an Associate at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in trade controls, tariffs, and sanctions.

Joshua González

Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP

Joshua González is a Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in U.S. state AI regulations.

Joshua Gray

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Joshua Gray is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in enforcement risks and trends in the U.S. and EU.

Laura M. Kim

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Laura M. Kim is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on cloud and edge computing, hyperscale data centers, and cloud infrastructure.

Lisa Peets

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Lisa Peets is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in emerging issues in agentic AI.

Louise Nash

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Louise Nash is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in trade controls, tariffs, and sanctions.

Matthew S. Shapanka

Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP

Matthew S. Shapanka is a Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in enforcement risks and trends in the U.S. and EU.

Micaela R.H. McMurrough

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Micaela R.H. McMurrough is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, focusing on cross-border M&A and strategic deals.

Paul Maynard

Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP

Paul Maynard is a Special Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP, with expertise in cybersecurity and connected devices.

Sinead McLaughlin

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Sinead McLaughlin is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in emerging issues in agentic AI.

Stephen C. Bartenstein

Partner at Covington & Burling LLP

Stephen C. Bartenstein is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, specializing in technology law.

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Event Details

Date: January 28-30, 2026; 3 days
Location: 🇺🇸 United States
Pricing: Free
Audience: Business and legal professionals managing global technology challenges, including corporate executives, board members, general counsel, compliance officers, legal team members, and privacy professionals.
CLE Credits: Pending accreditation for CLE credit in CA and NY; reciprocal credit may be available in other jurisdictions.