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Artificial Intelligence

LONDON

New empirical research on Intellectual Property litigation and launch of Platform regulation project

Convened by the Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre (PEC), and hosted by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) this event will bring together leading practitioners,…

Artificial Intelligence

WEBINAR

COVID-19, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Governance. A Conversation with Lord Clement-Jones

This is the first in a series of webinars on ‘Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks, and the Future of Regulation’. Governments are developing tracing applications and using a multitude of…

Artificial Intelligence+1

COVID-19

WEBINAR

Artificial Intelligence and Data Economy: A Business and Human Rights Approach

This is the second webinar in our series on 'Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks, and the Future of Regulation'. The rapid development of a data economy and artificial intelligence have created…

Artificial Intelligence+2

Business and Human RightsRule of Law

WEBINAR

Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Regulation - A Conversation with Lord Clement-Jones

This is the third in a series of webinars on ‘Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks, and the Future of Regulation’. The webinar will focus on regulation of AI technologies in a post-pandemic…

Artificial Intelligence+1

COVID-19

WEBINAR

Virtual Justice in France, UK & US: Status & Challenges of Remote Hearings & Trials

Examining the position in 3 different jurisdictions, the UK, France and the US, leading practitioners as well as members of the judiciary who have been involved in such hearings will discuss the use of…

Arbitration+6

Artificial IntelligenceCollective RedressCompetition LawCourts and TribunalsInternational LitigationInvestment and Trade

ONLINE

Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and the Law: Reimagining the New Roots of Environmental Law

A two-day workshop on artificial Intelligence, big data and the law which will start to reimagine the new roots of environmental law.

Artificial Intelligence+3

Climate ChangeEnvironmental LawLaw of the Sea

ONLINE

The Rule of Law in the technological age

We are living in an age of profound technological advancements, where artificial intelligence (AI) - the development of systems that simulate human intelligence - has increasing opportunities and the capacity…

Artificial Intelligence+1

Rule of Law

ONLINE

Sensible Tech Regulation in the EU

The discussion is no longer focusing on whether or not Europe should have regulation relating to the functioning of online markets, but rather what is it going to look like. The European Commission is…

Artificial Intelligence+1

Competition Law

ONLINE

Breathing Space - Guidelines for the resolution of disputes in the 2020 pandemic

In this webinar, drafters of the 'Guidelines' will explore how corporates and their advisers might manage disputes in the current climate in the most efficient and responsible manner, with commentary from…

Arbitration+9

Artificial IntelligenceBrexitCollective RedressCompetition LawCourts and TribunalsEuropean LawInternational LitigationInvestment and TradeRule of Law

ONLINE

Sensible Tech Regulation in the UK

This webinar considers the regulatory tech landscape in the UK. Where we are coming from and where we are going to?

Artificial Intelligence+1

Competition Law

ONLINE

Contesting AI Explanations in the UK

Legal explanations of artificial intelligence (AI) are shaping its future. The General Data Protection Regulation includes a 'right to explanation' that secures a limited opening of the algorithmic 'black…

Artificial Intelligence+1

Business and Human Rights

ONLINE

Is the definition of a Gatekeeper in the DMA the right one?

With the internet revolution and the growing impact of the digital economy, we have seen the decline of some gatekeepers and the rise of other gatekeepers. With the forthcoming DMA proposing asymmetric…

Artificial Intelligence+1

Competition Law

ONLINE

Swiss-UK Bilateral Relations outside EU Membership

Brexit has led to a new triangle of legal relations in Europe outside of EU membership: UK-EU; Swiss-EU; and UK-Swiss. This event will consider the new dynamics in the legal relations between Switzerland,…

Arbitration+5

Artificial IntelligenceBrexitCourts and TribunalsEuropean LawInternational Litigation

ONLINE

PLF Event: Applying Product Liability rules to online platforms

This seminar will examine this topical theme by reviewing the emerging US case law finding platforms / online marketplaces strictly liable in products cases (such as the Bolger v. Amazon, California Courts…

Artificial Intelligence+2

Comparative LawProduct Liability Law

ONLINE

Damages Claims for Mass Data Breaches: Uk and European Perspectives

In light of the recent hearing before the UK Supreme Court in the case of Lloyd v Google, this event will look across the Channel in order to assess the developing European case law on data breaches. Experts…

Artificial Intelligence+2

Collective RedressComparative Law

ONLINE

Data for Investor action on Modern Slavery

There is increasing recognition of the important role of investors when it comes to addressing modern slavery risks in business supply chains and the private sector more generally. Investors' information…

Artificial Intelligence+2

Business and Human RightsModern Slavery

ONLINE

The Asia-Pacific Europe Law Institutes Alliance (APELIA) Conference 2021 Call for Papers

The Asia-Pacific Europe Law Institutes Alliance (APELIA) was founded by 18 prestigious law schools and legal research institutions cross the Asia-Pacific and Europe in 2019. APELIA intends to “provide…

Artificial Intelligence+2

Investment and TradeRule of Law

ONLINE

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Trade, and the Rule of Law

We have been captivated by Alpha-Go, experiencing driverless cars, considered smart contracts, tempted by crypto currencies, relying on the use of AI robotics in production, distribution, and product delivery;…

Artificial Intelligence+2

Investment and TradeRule of Law

ONLINE

Law and Change: Social Media

BIICL is collaborating with the Center for AI and Data Governance (CAIDG) of the Singapore Management University on a series of webinars on 'Law and Change'. Law and Change is a series designed to discuss…

Artificial Intelligence+4

Competition LawEuropean LawInternational LitigationRule of Law

ONLINE

The Politics and Policymaking of Encryption

Can a balance be struck between the freedom of individuals and businesses to share confidential information online and the legitimate public interest in the prevention and detection of crime and the protection…

Artificial Intelligence+1

Rule of Law

LONDON

Can regulation promote innovation and competition, while guarding against harms online?

The event explores the synergies and tensions that might arise between promoting competition, innovation, and public policy objectives online. | hosted by BIICL, Ofcom and RBB Economics

Artificial Intelligence+1

Competition Law

HYBRID

Convergence and divergence in global data protection law

In this panel event co-organised by BIICL and King’s College London School of Law speakers will discuss convergence and divergence in global data protection law.

Artificial Intelligence+1

Comparative Law

ONLINE

Unintended consequences of the DMA –fragmentation across the EU

There are fast moving developments of tech regulation in both the EU and the UK. The former with its proposed DMA regulation and the latter with BEIS' recent consultation on prosed legislation. Neither…

Artificial Intelligence+1

Competition Law

ONLINE

Short Course: Artificial Intelligence, Law and Ethics

This course provides participants with an understanding of the legal, regulatory and ethical issues arising in the context of artificial intelligence; an awareness of the way AI and technology operatives…

Artificial Intelligence+3

Human Rights and IHLRule of LawTraining

ONLINE

Law and Change: Smart Cities, Platform Economy and the Vulnerable

BIICL is collaborating with the Center for AI and Data Governance (CAIDG) of the Singapore Management University on a series of webinars on 'Law and Change'. Law and Change is a series designed by Prof.…

Artificial Intelligence+4

Competition LawEuropean LawInternational LitigationRule of Law

LONDON

Revisiting: We, the Robots

A.I. and the Limits of the Law Should we regulate artificial intelligence? Can we? From self-driving cars and high-speed trading to algorithmic decision-making, the way we live, work, and play is increasingly…

Artificial Intelligence

ONLINE

Business, Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence

Our event examines if the business and human rights framework should be applied to the emerging data-driven AI-based business model and how. Speakers will address three areas: i) the state duty to protect…

Artificial Intelligence+1

Business and Human Rights

ONLINE

Law and Change: Smart Cities and Sustainability

The British Institute for International and Comparative Law (BIICL) is collaborating with the Center for AI and Data Governance (CAIDG) of the Singapore Management University on a series of webinars on…

Artificial Intelligence+1

Centre for Comparative Law

LONDON

4th Annual BIICL/Linklaters Tech Antitrust Roundtable

The Annual BIICL/Linklaters Tech Antitrust Roundtable will provide a forum for an open and constructive dialogue amongst our exclusive group of experts about regulation of digital markets and merger control…

Artificial Intelligence+1

Competition Law

ONLINE

EAPIL-BIICL Seminar on the Rome II Regulation

A joint seminar hosted by the European Association of Private International Law (EAPIL) and the British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL). The Seminar will focus on the review of…

Artificial Intelligence+5

Business and Human RightsCollective RedressCompetition LawCourts and TribunalsEuropean Law

IN PERSON

AI Ethics and the Rule of Law

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking event that delves into the ethical considerations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications on human rights.

Artificial Intelligence+2

Human Rights and IHLRule of Law

HYBRID

Symposium on 'Public and Private Governance of Cybersecurity: Challenges and Potential'

This symposium will bring together leading experts on international law and international relations aspects of cybersecurity.

Arbitration+3

Artificial IntelligenceCourts and TribunalsInvestment and Trade

ONLINE

LawGPT?: Using AI to Modernize Judicial Systems, Legal Practices and the Future of Legal Work

This event will look at present and futures for AI, especially machine learning, in the legal sector. The discussion will address state of the art current applications of AI to research, analyse and apply…

Artificial Intelligence+2

Comparative LawInternational Litigation

ONLINE

Is AI and Mass Data Sharing the Future of Legal Ideas?

This event will be held jointly with the University of Lausanne, and will be looking at the role of law in making AI and data use not only risk free, but potentially a contributor to greater sustainability…

Artificial Intelligence+2

Comparative LawInternational Litigation

IN PERSON

BIICL / UNIL Summer School 2023

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law 5 day summer school in cooperation with UNIL Lausanne and other foreign academic institutions, focusing on Law and Technology.

Artificial Intelligence+2

International LawTraining

IN PERSON

Dynamic Competition and Big Tech Mergers

Launch event of a new BIICL report, Dynamic Competition and Big Tech Mergers: Case studies of Meta/Giphy and Microsoft/Activision.

Artificial Intelligence+1

Competition Law

ONLINE

Short Course: Cyber Operations and International Law

This course tackles issues relating to the application of international law to cyberspace by examining the attributes of cyber operations to understand the challenges they pose to international law.

Artificial Intelligence+1

Cyberspace

ONLINE

Short Course: Artificial Intelligence, Law and Ethics

This course provides an understanding of the legal, regulatory and ethical issues arising in the context of AI and an awareness of the way AI and technology operates in the Legal Sphere.

Artificial Intelligence+3

Human Rights and IHLRule of LawTraining

HYBRID

Human Rights Due Diligence for Downstream Impacts

At this HRDD Forum event, speakers will share practical examples from their recent cross-sectoral reports on how to undertake human rights due diligence for downstream impacts.

Artificial Intelligence+1

Business and Human Rights

HYBRID

2023 BIICL Annual WTO Conference: Trade and Technology: Challenges and Opportunities

Tech transformations of trade present both opportunities and challenges. This conference brings together leading experts to discuss these issues in three thematic panels.

Artificial Intelligence+2

International LawInvestment and Trade

ONLINE

Protection and recovery for vulnerable groups, post pandemic: European and Asian approaches

This event delves into the nuanced experiences of vulnerable groups and individuals within the broader context of business and human rights protection in the aftermath of the pandemic. The event forms…

Artificial Intelligence+3

Business and Human RightsLaw and ChangeRule of Law

IN PERSON

Small States and Access to Justice

The eighth small states conference will discuss a range of topics, including climate change, AI and Technology, and sustainable development as they relate to access to justice and small states.

Artificial Intelligence+4

Climate ChangeEnvironmental LawHuman Rights and IHLRule of Law

IN PERSON

5th Annual BIICL/Linklaters Tech Antitrust Roundtable

This event brings together an exclusive group of leading experts from the digital sector and disrupted corporates for an open discussion on the key issues in tech regulation and enforcement.

Artificial Intelligence+1

Competition Law

ONLINE

AI Dependencies and Cultures of Convenience - AI in Warfare Case study

This session will open up consideration of digital dependencies as a new cultural force, and consider the ramifications they pose for conventional governance modes.

Artificial Intelligence+3

Business and Human RightsHuman Rights and IHLInternational Law

IN PERSON

Artificial Intelligence & Partnerships: AI & the DMA

This roundtable discussion will consider one of the key issues which is mergers & acquisitions and partnerships involving AI companies or AI assets.

Artificial Intelligence+1

Competition Law

IN PERSON

Summer School: Law and Technology

BIICL in cooperation with UNIL and other foreign academic institutions is offering a five-day summer school focusing on law & technology.

Artificial Intelligence+3

Centre for Comparative LawInternational LawTraining

HYBRID

Summer School: Public International Law (Hybrid)

This summer school provides a solid overview of international law, and the tools they need to undertake further research and study in the area.

Artificial Intelligence+5

Business and Human RightsClimate ChangeCyberspaceInvestment and TradeTraining

ONLINE

Short Course: Artificial Intelligence Governance

This course provides an understanding of the legal, regulatory and ethical issues arising in the context of AI and an awareness of the way AI and technology operates in the Legal Sphere.

Artificial Intelligence+3

Human Rights and IHLRule of LawTraining

ONLINE

Short Course: Cyber Operations and International Law

This course tackles issues relating to the application of international law to cyberspace by examining the attributes of cyber operations to understand the challenges they pose to international law.

Artificial Intelligence+1

Cyberspace