European Technology Summit 2021

FinTech: Cashless societies and post-pandemic growth

Podcast 38 of our TechLaw podcast series sees Gary Stewart, Founder & CEO at FounderTribes, a platform connecting and empowering entrepreneurs, join Luca Gori, partner and Corporate M&A lawyer at DLA Piper, to discuss the role of diversity in global corporate venture capital investing. They discuss how to use strategic alliances, not just to help restart economies or build back to ‘normal’, but to use this opportunity to “build back better” than before.

Join Gary Stewart at our fifth European Technology Summit on the 5th October 2021, register here https://www.dlapipertechsummit.com/european/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=techlaw

SESG: Building back better through diversity

In episode 39 of our TechLaw podcast series Sean Williams, Chairman of London-based fibre networks, G.Network Communications and Grain Connect Limited, joins DLA Piper partner, Mike Conradi, to discuss the recent explosion in demand for fibre networks in light of the pandemic. This fascinating exchange sheds light on the ever growing need for stable and resilient broadband connectivity along with the investment opportunity it presents over the next five years.  

Join Sean and Mike as they continue the conversation at our fifth European Technology Summit on the 5th October 2021. Register at https://www.dlapipertechsummit.com/european/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-summit

Digital infrastructure in a post-pandemic world

In episode 40 of our TechLaw podcast series Sunita Grote, Lead at UNICEF Ventures, and DLA Piper partner, Luca Gori, speak about emerging technologies and trends in the marketplace, as well as opportunities and outcomes from previous UNICEF Ventures’ investments. 

Join Sunita and Luca at our fifth European Technology Summit on the 5th October 2021. Register at https://www.dlapipertechsummit.com/european/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-summit

SESG: Venture capital for good and software solutions with a purpose

Podcast 41 of our TechLaw podcast series sees David Bell, Director at Hampleton Partners, leading M&A and corporate finance consultancy for companies with technology at their core, and DLA Piper Partner, Mark O’Conor, engage in an exciting conversation on the current innovations in HealthTech, as well as a futuristic outlook on the industry. Key highlights include the benefits of software as a medical device, macro factors influencing innovation and investment opportunities. 

Join David and Mark at our fifth European Technology Summit on the 5th October 2021 where they will be resuming this conversation. Register at https://www.dlapipertechsummit.com/european/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-summit&utm_term=europe&utm_content=tech-summit

The state of HealthTech and future opportunities

In podcast 42 of our TechLaw podcast series, Jeroen Lokerse, Head of the Netherlands at global real estate firm, Cushman & Wakefield, joins DLA Piper Partner, Daphne Bens, to talk about the population explosion and its impact on the creation of smart cities that provide habitable, sustainable and safe spaces to live and work. They also discuss the crucial role urban development and real estate plays in the transformation of these areas. 

Jeroen will be joining the smart cities panel at our fifth European Technology Summit, taking place on the 5th October 2021. Register your interest here: https://www.dlapipertechsummit.com/european/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-summit&utm_term=europe&utm_content=tech-summit

Smart Cities and the future of Real Estate

Episode 43 of our TechLaw podcast series features Principal Analyst for Thematic Research at GlobalData, David Bicknell, in discussion with our Amsterdam-based Senior Associate, Floris de Wit. Their conversation focuses on the delicate balance of keeping populations safe when it comes to data privacy and cyber security, but also adopting innovative measures that move smart cities forward to take advantage of new technology. 

Don’t forget to join us on the 5th October 2021 at our fifth European Technology Summit where David will continue the conversation on the smart cities of tomorrow. 

Register at https://www.dlapipertechsummit.com/european/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-summit&utm_term=europe&utm_content=tech-summit

Data privacy and security within smart cities

In episode 44 of our TechLaw podcast series, Dylan Kennett, Senior Associate and member of the Emerging Growth and Venture Capital team, joins Dr. Chris Coleridge, Founder and CEO at Carbon13, a venture builder, in a revelatory discussion on the role start-ups can play in fighting the climate emergency. With a particular focus on the entrepreneurs' journey and ensuring a holistic approach to ESG factors.

Dr. Chris Coleridge will be resuming these discussions at the SESG panel during our fifth European Technology Summit, being held virtually on the 5th October. 

Join us by registering at  https://www.dlapipertechsummit.com/european/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-summit&utm_term=europe&utm_content=tech-summit

SESG Building start-ups to fight climate emergency

Podcast 45 of our TechLaw podcast series sees award-winning presenter, best-selling author and Professor in the Mathematics of Cities at University College London, Hannah Fry, speak to Kit Burden, Partner and Global Co-Chair of the Technology Sector at DLA Piper. Focusing on AI, its strengths and flaws and the need for the human factor, their conversation touches on a variety of topics including algorithm bias, data, privacy as well as the opportunities for digital transformation post-pandemic. 

Hannah will also be a keynote speaker at our fifth European Technology Summit, taking place on the 5th October 2021. https://www.dlapipertechsummit.com/european/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-summit&utm_term=europe&utm_content=tech-summit

Man versus machine: Working together in the age of AI

In part one of Episode 46 of our TechLaw podcast series, Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer for Google X, serial entrepreneur, founder of the One Billion Happy movement and author of the new book Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World, explains to DLA Piper partner and co-chair of the Technology Sector, Kit Burden, how we as humans have a responsibility to educate and parent AI in order to raise responsible beings. 

Topics discussed include the extent to which we can maintain control over AI, regulation and its opportunity to solve some of humanity’s biggest challenges. 

Mo will be a keynote speaker at our fifth European Technology Summit, taking place on the 5th October 2021. 

Register your interest here: https://www.dlapipertechsummit.com/european/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-summit&utm_term=europe&utm_content=tech-summit

Pre-order Mo Gawdat’s new book, Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scary-Smart-Future-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1529077184 

To find more about Mo Gawdat and his work visit www.mogawdat.com

Part 1: Raising responsible AI

Part two of Episode 46 in our TechLaw podcast series sees Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer for Google X, bestselling author, serial entrepreneur and founder of the One Billion Happy movement, resume his conversation with DLA Piper partner and co-chair of the Technology Sector, Kit Burden. 

Following on from their discussion around AI, ethics and regulation, they also look at the relationship between innovation and technology when it comes to our happiness. 

Make sure you register to attend our fifth European Technology Summit on the 5th October 2021 to catch Mo’s keynote speech. 
Register your interest here: https://www.dlapipertechsummit.com/european/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-summit&utm_term=europe&utm_content=tech-summit

Pre-order Mo Gawdat’s new book, Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scary-Smart-Future-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1529077184 

To find more about Mo Gawdat and his work visit https://www.mogawdat.com

Part 2: Tech innovation for a happier future

In Part 1 of Episode 47 in our TechLaw Podcast Series, Gokul Mani, Head of Middle East, Africa & India from London Stock Exchange, joins Trudy Wamala Karugaba from DLA Piper Africa’s Uganda office to discuss the global capital markets landscape for African Tech, explaining why London provides an attractive listing destination for companies seeking to grow and expand internationally.

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Part 1: The capital markets landscape for African Tech

Part two in our TechLaw podcast series sees Gokul Mani, Head of Middle East, Africa & India from London Stock Exchange resume his conversation with Trudy Wamala Karugaba, a partner in DLA Piper Africa’s, Uganda office. 

Following their discussion around the global capital markets landscape for Africa Tech, Gokul and Trudy turn their attention to the development of the capital markets landscape on the continent including localisation initiatives, regulation and the important role of investor relations. Gokul also shares his predictions for African Tech in 2022.

Part 2 Developing Africa’s capital markets

The first podcast in the TechLaw series explores the legal landscapes of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Intelligence. The host, Gareth Stokes, is a partner in DLA Piper’s global intellectual property and technology group and is joined by two fellow partners, Larissa Park and Giangi Olivi.

Automation and AI: The Legal Issues

The first in a two-part set explores the key issues surrounding diversity and policy in the financial services sector. Part one focuses on access to a diverse workforce in a fast-paced market and looks at the changing regulatory landscape from a policy perspective. The host, Anthony Day, a DLA Piper partner, is joined by two eminent industry executives, Georgia Hanias and Sameer Gulati from Innovate Finance, an independent membership association representing the UK’s global FinTech community.

The Future of FinTech (Part 1)

The  second of this two-part set explores the challenges and risks of digital transformation in the financial sector.  How are financial institutions re-designing their business models to retain customers in a digital world? What short and long term legal and regulatory challenges does this bring? The podcast host, Anthony Day, a DLA Piper partner, is joined by two eminent market executives, Georgia Hanias and Sameer Gulati from Innovate Finance, an independent membership association representing the UK's global FinTech community.

The Future of FinTech (Part 2)

Our panel looks at the wider context behind cybercrime, the challenges faces firms, the regulatory environment and the impact of cybercrime on SMEs. With DLA Piper Partner Andrew Dyson and Legal Director James McGachie, and Jeroen Herlaar, Regional Director of cybersecurity firm Mandiant.

Cybercrime: What drives it and what is being done to protect businesses?

What impact are AI and automation having on business operations - and workers themselves? And what impact will they have in the future? With DLA Piper partner and Technology Sector co-chair Kit Burden and Ashish Gupta, Corporate Vice President - ITO and Infrastructure Service Sales EMEA at HCL Technologies.

The disruptive impact of AI and automation

How does Brexit affect Big Data and what can businesses do to mitigate the risk of added friction and dual regulations?  In part 2 of our conversation with Bankable CEO, Eric Mouilleron, Paul Hardy and Richard Bonnar explore the regulatory challenges that the tech sector could encounter as a result of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.

Data, capital and talent: Analysing FinTech’s biggest Brexit risks - Pt 2

With businesses collecting more and more data, their understanding of consumers, employees and supply chains is changing, and as businesses are judged on both investment performance and social performance there is a convergence of business and human rights agendas. How does this affect tech companies, and how can tech companies manage their risks while creating opportunities?  Dr Christine Chow of Hermes EOS  joins DLA Piper Legal Director, Sarah Ellington, to discuss the societal issues affecting business and technology.

Managing risks & creating opportunities: Technology’s role in the human rights agenda

With Brexit looming, the future of cloud computing is unclear. But with careful planning, could this have a beneficial impact on tech investments? DLA Piper’s Jan Meents speaks to Dirk Scheumann, General Counsel at ATOS, about how these changes in the constantly shifting IT landscape, along with cybersecurity concerns and developments in the use of supercomputers, are leading the market outlook for the better.

Cloud computing, cybersecurity & supercomputers; a changeable future

Episode 19 of our TechLaw podcast series explores the future of the cryptoassets industry as we prepare for our European Technology Summit on 15th October 2019. One of our partners, Bryony Widdup, is joined by Executive Director & Board Member at Global Digital Finance, Teana Baker-Taylor, to discuss the steps being taken to build an understanding of the risks and opportunities presented by tokens and digital currencies and the progress being made towards creating a credible, regulated industry.

TechLaw Podcast: The Future of Cryptoassets

In episode 23 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, Consultant at DLA Piper, Lord Tim Clement-Jones is joined by Ed Thomas from GlobalData Plc. to discuss the regulatory framework likely to govern future innovation in AI-related technologies.

Ed Thomas, Principal Analyst technology thematic research for GlobalData Plc., speaks to DLA Piper Consultant, Lord Tim Clement-Jones, about trending AI technologies; the types of enterprise risk arising as a result of the use of these technologies and how businesses should approach their adoption to ensure an ethical approach.

TechLaw Podcast: Future regulation for artificial intelligence

Episode 26 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features Vice President, Head of Legal and Compliance at NTT Data, Rosy Cinefra, in discussion with one of our partners, Giulio Coraggio. The conversation covers digital transformation, innovation and relevant findings from our latest European Technology Index, all within the context of COVID-19.

The impact of COVID-19 on digital transformation and the importance of continued innovation

Part one of Episode 29 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features a fascinating discussion on Fintech in Africa between Professor Olayinka David-West, Academic Director at Lagos Business School, and Sandra Oyewole, a partner at DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria. Their conversation focuses on the recent impact of COVID-19 as well as the ongoing issue of gender imbalance in Fintech in Africa.

Fintech in Africa Part 1: The impact of COVID-19 and the issue of gender imbalance

Part two of Episode 29 of our TechLaw Podcast Series concludes this discussion on Fintech in Africa between Professor Olayinka David-West, Academic Director at Lagos Business School, and Sandra Oyewole, a partner at DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria. Their conversation looks at the role of regulation in problem solving and the critical importance of focusing on data protection and cybersecurity as we continue to respond to the challenges set by COVID-19.

Fintech in Africa Part 2: The role of regulation in problem solving and cybersecurity

In the first part of Episode 30 of our TechLaw Podcast Series Transaction Services Partner at Deloitte, Duncan Down, and Chief Strategy Officer and Founder of StarLeaf, Will MacDonald, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the UK tech startup scene with the Managing Partner from our London Office, Tom Heylen. The conversation includes insights from our European Technology Index 2020, the upcoming Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 and the current challenges facing M&A, whilst also addressing the question of whether the adoption of 5G will really make that much difference to the consumer experience.

UK Tech Startups Part 1: The impact of COVID-19 and the challenges facing M&A and 5G

In part two of Episode 30 of our TechLaw Podcast Series the discussion continues between Transaction Services Partner at Deloitte, Duncan Down, Chief Strategy Officer and Founder of StarLeaf, Will MacDonald, and the Managing Partner from our London Office, Tom Heylen. As well as insights from our European Technology Index 2020 and mention of the upcoming Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, the conversation focuses on the integral importance of SESG in all aspects of business, the challenges of acquiring talent remotely and some of the opportunities presented by AI.

UK Tech Startups Part 2: SESG, talent acquisition and AI in the future of tech

In part two of Episode 32 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, Alina Truhina, Chief Strategy Officer at Founders Factory Africa, resumes her conversation on business collaborations between corporates and startups with one of our partners, Chris Baird. Shifting the conversation to the challenges and opportunities for startups when joining with established corporate companies, Alina and Chris also discuss the areas of focus when working with entrepreneurs in Africa and what to expect in the next five years.

Founders Factory Africa Part 2: The Power Of Collaboration For Startups

In Episode 34 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, DLA Piper partner, Alexandra Kamerling, talks about antitrust law in the digital age with Laura Petrone, Senior Analyst of Technology Thematic Research at GlobalData Plc. Their conversation delves into how traditional regulations are being evolved to allow for a fair playing field that also fosters innovation, as well as looking at how these regulations are being applied in numerous jurisdictions across the globe.

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Antitrust in the digital age: rethinking the regulation of big tech

In Episode 36 of our TechLaw podcast series, Dubai-based partners and M&A lawyers at DLA Piper, Will Seivewright and Eamon Holley, are joined by Directors at Control Risks, Courtenay Smith and Will Brown, in an invigorating discussion on the latest M&A trends in the GCC. In this conversation, they analyse the recent impact and acceleration of technology trends derived from COVID-19, as well as the roll-out successions of M&A trends across the European Markets.

M&A and the Middle East digital economy

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