Clifford Chance
Talking Tech Events
Below is a list of our past event recordings.
FEBRUARY 2025
18 February 2025: AI Accelerator for In-House Lawyers: The Middle East is fast becoming a global hub for AI innovation. AI is transforming business operations across the region. In-house lawyers will play a critical role in shaping the future of AI-driven industries and navigating AI-related opportunities and risks. In this Clifford Chance Middle East webinar, panellists provided an overview of key AI-related laws, regulations and guidance in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including the importance of emerging international standards. Furthermore, they demystified key AI terminology, identified key risks for businesses that are using and/or developing AI technologies and offered practical strategies on how in-house lawyers can mitigate these risks. VIEW RECORDING
DECEMBER 2024
16 December 2024: Outsourcing new technologies new regulations and new vulnerabilities: New technologies, major shifts in the global regulatory landscape, and the need for digital resilience require global enterprises to fundamentally rethink their outsourcing strategies and outsourcing relationships. In this webinar our panel look at the key trends and developments that are shaping the future of outsourcing and the strategies that organisations can adopt to meet these new challenges. VIEW RECORDING
NOVEMBER 2024
14 November 2024: AI Series: Data and cyber considerations for AI: Organisations developing, deploying or using AI systems and tools must navigate privacy, data protection and cybersecurity requirements alongside AI-specific regulations. These parallel, and at times overlapping, frameworks and rules raise new challenges but also enable fresh opportunities for organisations. In our webinar our global panel shared practical and market insights at the intersection of these developments, including in the context of governance and compliance programs, risk management and contractual negotiations. VIEW RECORDING
JULY 2024
15 July 2024: Central Bank Digital Currencies with Clifford Chance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF): Clifford Chance recently co-hosted an event with International Monetary Fund (IMF) focused on the evolving legal questions around the development of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The session, hosted on 9 July 2024, brought together leading global industry experts advising on CBDC design and implementation projects to discuss the crucial legal considerations and latest developments as more jurisdictions around the globe meaningfully explore the introduction of CBDCs. VIEW RECORDINGS
JUNE 2024
13 June 2024: AI Series: Contracting for AI: What makes procuring AI different from procurement of other software or services? How does this affect your contract terms and supplier onboarding and management processes? When there is limited scope for negotiation, where should you focus your efforts? In this session we discussed strategy and practical tips for contracting for AI. VIEW RECORDING
MAY 2024
23 May 2024: Unlocking value in the telecoms sector – navigating structural separation / delayering opportunities: In an era where agility and efficiency are paramount, telecom companies are re-evaluating traditional hierarchies to drive innovation and enhance customer satisfaction. Our telecoms panel deep dived into the phenomenon of ‘delayering’ within the telecoms industry, with insights into the risks, opportunities and key things to look out for as the telecoms industry goes through this period of transformation. VIEW RECORDING
16 May 2024: AI Series: Regulation of artificial intelligence in the UK and EU insurance sectors: In this webinar our panel took a closer look at developments in the regulation of AI systems in the UK and EU that are directed specifically at the insurance sector. This includes comparing the EU AI Act with the latest information on the PRA and FCA’s approach to AI regulation that will affect the insurance sector value chain. We consider how the insurance sector in the UK and EU could prepare for these new regulations, with a focus on the potential implications for governance arrangements and systems and controls. VIEW RECORDING
7 May 2024: Healthcare innovations shaping the global future: AI, next-gen robotics, novel drugs, healthcare without healthcare professionals, personalised medicine and big data are just some of the ways the healthcare sector is being transformed. What does this mean for you and your organisation? We discussed the key legal issues and to explore how to leverage these for your own transformation and growth. VIEW RECORDING
APRIL 2024
30 April 2024: AI Series: Regulating AI – examining global developments: This session looked at the global development of regulatory frameworks for AI, including emerging trends and diverging approaches being taken in different jurisdictions. This included the EU’s AI Act, US developments at federal and state level, the UK perspective and the measures being taken in China to tackle regulation of generative AI and deepfakes. VIEW RECORDING
18 April 2024: Navigating cybersecurity and resilience in 2024: The global trend towards increased cybersecurity and resilience regulation will tighten existing requirements and affect a broader range of businesses than ever before. From updates in SEC and NYDFS cyber requirements, to Singapore’s proposed Cybersecurity Amendment Bill, our global panel examined developments in the US, APAC, Europe and the Middle East. VIEW RECORDING
9 April 2024: APAC Data Regulatory Themes and Strategies: In this webinar, we covered the key themes of data regulation and enforcement in APAC, along with strategies clients can use to navigate the evolving legal landscape. Themes include: Cross border data transfer issues and challenges; Data storage and localisation requirements; Navigating new data regulations in jurisdictions such as China; Data themes and trends in AI regulation; Cybersecurity and enforcement trends; and Key considerations in setting data strategies. VIEW RECORDING
MARCH 2024
Clifford Chance's International Festival of Fintech 2024: The third Clifford Chance International Festival of Fintech took place virtually on Tuesday 12 to Thursday 14 March 2024, complemented by in-person events in certain locations. Our virtual programme offered three days of insightful global fintech webinars featuring expert panel discussions and fireside chats with industry leaders, each focused on the fast-changing world of financial technology and tackling related legal and regulatory issues. Watch the webinars on-demand. VIEW RECORDING
DECEMBER 2023
5 December 2023: Space tech for smart cities: Smart cities are using technology to make cities faster, smarter, more efficient and sustainable. The market for smart city related services is growing fast, with the European Space Agency referencing a forecast growth of +57% between 2020-2025. Many of these smart city services and associated technology are heavily reliant, if not entirely dependent, on space tech. Our panel explored the importance of space tech to smart cities, the latest developments, and the opportunities and risks for financial investors in the sector. VIEW RECORDING
NOVEMBER 2023
28 November 2023: AI Series: Intellectual property and artificial intelligence – a review of new legal challenges: In this session we looked at the key IP issues for businesses arising from AI. We focused on the use of AI, including large language models and generative AI, as well as legal questions around the concepts of inventorship and patentability. VIEW RECORDING
7 November 2023: Legal challenges for the fashion, luxury brand and retail sectors: Technological advances, including generative AI and algorithmic data, are transforming the fashion, luxury brand and retail sectors, providing improved efficiency, sustainability and speed to market. Our international team explored the legal issues associated with these innovations: from protecting IP and brand reputation, to leveraging technology for ESG milestones and prioritising consumer cybersecurity. It also examined the regulatory landscape of data privacy protection and its impact on brands as they strive to achieve a balance between personalised customer experiences and privacy concerns. VIEW RECORDING
OCTOBER 2023
10 October 2024: The payments revolution - how will CBDCs, stablecoins and toenised deposits transform settlement globally?: The payments landscape is rapidly evolving as a growing number of jurisdictions consider the introduction of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the development of private-sector alternatives and significant regulatory changes. We explored the impact of these changes across the globe including the legal challenges that must be addressed. We also discussed the opportunities that private alternatives to CBDCs such as stablecoins and tokenised cash deposits offer for facilitating faster settlement, for digital securities and more widely, and how global legal frameworks are adapting accordingly. VIEW RECORDING
3 October 2023: AI Series: Responsible AI – navigating evolving law, policy and public perception: Organisations developing strategies for responsible AI development and use are navigating evolving law, policy and public perception in relation to key issues such as fairness, transparency, explainability, compliance with law, effective governance and risk mitigation. We examined differing approaches to AI regulation and policy globally, explored changing public perceptions of AI, and discussed what this means in practice for organisations creating forward-looking, multijurisdictional AI strategies. VIEW RECORDING
SEPTEMBER 2023
19 September 2023: Evolving cyber and operational resilience requirements across Europe: Significant new regimes for cyber security and digital operational resilience are coming into effect across Europe. In the EU, this includes NIS 2 which harmonises implementation of the EU’s existing cybersecurity framework, DORA, which addresses systemic cyber risks in the financial system and the Cyber Resilience Act. In the UK, there will be enhanced requirements for financial services under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023. Our expert panel covered cyber requirements for companies across Europe, explored how these frameworks fit together and the impact on different sectors. They also provided some practical guidance on how to comply with these parallel and sometimes diverging requirements. VIEW RECORDING
MAY 2023
30 May 2023: PRC Data Protection: Update on Standard Contract Clauses for Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Information: In this webinar, the speakers discussed the change of China's top-level design of data regulators and typical scenarios and threshold conditions of applying China Standard Contract Clauses (SCCs), including the different approaches of entering into China SCCs depending on the oversea PI recipient's role (processor or entrusted service provider).The speakers will also discuss actions to be taken by MNCs and international financial institutions by reviewing their existing intragroup/internal arrangements and reconciling with China SCCs, gap identification over external contracts with vendors and how to reconcile China SCCs initiative with existing global or regional compliance regime. VIEW RECORDING
23 May 2023: Digital assets and private law: Professor Louise Gullifer spoke to us in her capacity as a member of the UNIDROIT working group on Principles on digital assets and private law, and the implications for common law jurisdictions. Louise is the first woman to be appointed to the prestigious role of Rouse Ball Professor of English law at Cambridge University. VIEW RECORDING
APRIL 2023
18 April 2023: How to navigate crypto distress: The cryptoasset markets are facing an extended period of volatility and uncertainty following the bankruptcy filings of significant market participants. Our international panel discussed the key issues for crypto market participants right now, including the lessons learned from the recent market challenges and what steps businesses, regulators and other market participants should be taking to protect themselves against future liquidity and solvency concerns. VIEW RECORDING
MARCH 2023
30 March 2023: Distributed Ledger Technology and European financial services – the impact of the new EU Pilot Regime: In this webinar our panellists discussed the new EU Pilot Regime (which took effect on 23 March 2023) for distributed ledger technology (DLT), and the extent to which its success or failure will impact the adoption of DLT in financial services in Europe. The panel also compared the new regime with the UK’s financial market infrastructure sandbox proposal, as well as considered digital bond issuances and the link between the development of DLT market infrastructures and the tokenisation of financial products both in the EU and UK. VIEW RECORDING
21 March 2023: Betting on Batteries: With increasing global demand for batteries to power the clean energy transition (including in automobiles), the opportunities and risks are multiplying. Our international team examined the issues arising from new technology, new markets, and new deals, including those associated with mineral extraction (human rights and supply chain), regulatory changes and the race to find funding. VIEW RECORDING
7 March 2023: Fintech and competition law – the next frontier: Competition authorities around the world have increased their focus on fintech as part of a broader increase in intervention in financial services and tech markets. Deals have been blocked, fines have been imposed and fintech firms taken to court. Our international panel discussed the risks and opportunities that come from new developments and legislative reforms. VIEW RECORDING