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5.19.26
19th Annual CPDP.ai Conference
On May 19, Wilson Sonsini partner Yann Padova and Of Counsel Laura Brodahl will speak as part of the 19th Annual CPDP.ai Conference. CPDP offers cutting-edge insights into legal, regulatory, academic, and technological developments in privacy and data protection, and gathers academics, lawyers, practitioners, policymakers, industry representatives, and civil society from around the world, providing an arena to exchange ideas and discuss the latest emerging issues and trends.
Speaking Engagements
4.20.26
Privacy and Data Governance Symposium 2026
On 21 April 2026, Wilson Sonsini partner Yann Padova will participate in the 2026 Privacy and Data Governance Symposium. The Privacy and Data Governance Symposium brings together data governance experts and professionals, authorities, international organizations, and the research community to discuss the latest developments and perspectives related to privacy and data governance. Speaking on the panel “Whispers to Machines: When Chatbots Become Evidence,” Yann and his fellow panelists will discuss rising regulatory concerns around generative AI chatbots and privacy policies. They will share insights on past uses of chatbots in legal and criminal proceedings, current guardrails and tools within the GDPR, and future measures that may strengthen protections for users.
Affiliated Programs
4.30.25
Juro's AI Regulation: Who is Getting it Right?
AI regulation is rapidly evolving but is your legal team prepared? With AI adoption soaring, governments worldwide are crafting regulatory frameworks to keep pace. The EU AI Act stands out as a pioneering effort, but how does it compare to approaches in the UK and US?
Speaking Engagements
11.18.24
IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress 2024
IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress, Europe’s must-attend data protection event, is returning for its 13th year in Brussels. Learn from subject matter experts and gain working knowledge to assess ways to improve your current data protection operations and safely integrate new technologies.
WSGR Events
9.30.24
Regulatory Outlook for 2025
Join former senior regulatory officials from the US and EU to discuss likely regulatory priorities in 2025 in Wilson Sonsini's San Francisco Office. Wilson Sonsini partners Maureen Ohlhausen, former Acting Chair of the Federal Trade Commission, Maneesha Mithal, former Chief of the FTC’s Privacy Division, and Chris Olsen, former Deputy Director of the FTC Consumer Protection Bureau, will share their perspectives on what to expect post-election on the regulatory enforcement and policymaking front at the FTC. Wilson Sonsini partner Yann Padova, former Secretary General of the CNIL, France’s data protection authority, will discuss how the DSA, DMA, the EU AI Act, and other EU laws are shaping enforcement priorities in the EU and emerging enforcement trends.
Speaking Engagements
6.10.24
Privacy Symposium 2024
Generative AI drives innovation in various sectors, but compliance with the GDPR presents both future challenges and future opportunities. In this session, Wilson Sonsini partner Yann Padova and the other speakers will analyze the relationship between generative AI and the GDPR, in addition to presenting pathways for using generative AI while highlighting best practices, legal considerations, and ethical applications.
WSGR Events
3.27.24
AI-volution | Complying with New Assessment Obligations under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act
The EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) is just a few steps removed from becoming law. Now is the right time for companies to dive into the new requirements for providing and using AI systems in the EU. This webinar focuses on the new assessment requirements for high-risk AI systems and general-purpose AI. Our Wilson Sonsini experts will discuss the scope of these new requirements and explain when they will become applicable. They will provide step-by-step guidance on conducting assessments under the AI Act, including risk assessments and fundamental rights impact assessments. Our experts will also explore the intersection with assessment obligations under other EU laws, such as the GDPR.
Affiliated Programs
11.15.23
IAPP Europe Data Protection Congress
Europe’s top gathering of data protection professionals is returning for its 12th year in Brussels. The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Europe Data Protection Congress 2023 is the place for delegates to gain insights and working knowledge that will allow you to set a course for the future of your data protection operation. Wilson Sonsini is proud to sponsor this year’s event. To learn more about the conference, and the IAPP, click here.
WSGR Events
9.20.23
Mobile Apps: How to Navigate an Emerging Priority of European Data Protection Authorities?
Join Wilson Sonsini's global privacy and cybersecurity team for insights into preparing for an emerging regulatory focus in Europe, with a spotlight on the French data protection authority (CNIL) and their recent recommendation on mobile apps. Recently, the CNIL issued a draft recommendation on mobile apps that delineates the various roles and responsibilities of stakeholders involved in mobile apps development. It is open to public consultation until October 8, 2023, and is part of a broader action plan focusing on mobile apps.