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We are absolutely delighted to announce that Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE, author of the Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill, will be delivering the Opening Keynote at this year’s Conference.
Lord Chris Holmes is a passionate advocate for the potential of technology and the benefits of diversity and inclusion. His core policy focus is on digital technology for the public good with a particular interest in technologies such as AI and blockchain and areas of application such as fintech and trade.
In Parliament, he specializes in legislation that deals with technology. He introduced a private members’ bill that proposed the regulation of artificial intelligence and was integral to the passing of the ground-breaking Electronic Trade Documents Bill.
On technology, he has previously co-authored House of Lords Select Committee Reports on: Democracy and Digital Technologies [2020], Artificial Intelligence [2018], and Digital Skills [2015] and under his own auspices published an influential report encouraging government testing of blockchain solutions for policy delivery, DLT for Public Good: leadership, collaboration and innovation [2017] He is also adviser to several tech and fintech companies.
On inclusion, and again under his own auspices, he has published influential reports on accessibility in the public realm and support for disabled students as well as Lords reports on Financial Exclusion [2017], Social Mobility [2016] and, for the Cabinet Office, The Lord Holmes Review on opening up public appointments to disabled people. He continues to advise the government of diversity and inclusion.
An ex-Paralympic swimmer, Chris won nine gold, five silvers and one bronze medal across four Games, including a record haul of six golds at Barcelona 1992.
We are beyond thrilled that Lord Holmes will be joining us for this special event. Read on for full programme details.
SCL’s flagship event of the year – the Annual AI Conference
Step into the future of law and AI, where meaningful insights and practical knowledge await. In a world inundated with buzzwords and surface-skimming opinions, our event stands apart, offering a day of real learning and training.
Delve beyond the surface to gain valuable takeaways that will shape your practice and empower you to meet the evolving needs of your clients.
Our speakers, true experts and practitioners, are at the forefront of AI and law, bringing with them a wealth of experience, skill, and commercial know-how. Join us for this must-attend event that will arm you with the tools to navigate the trends and challenges of AI on the horizon.
AGENDA:
9:30 – 10:00
Registration
10:00 – 10:10:
Welcome
Minesh Tanna, Partner and Global AI Lead, Simmons & Simmons; Chair of the SCL AI Group; SCL Trustee
Alexander Amato-Cravero, Director of Emerging Technology, Herbert Smith Freehills
10:10 – 10:40:
Opening Keynote
Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE, Author of Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill
10:40 – 11:20:
Session 1– Deploying AI: Navigating the Legal and Regulatory Landscape
Session outline:
In this session, we will hear from individuals who play a leading role in AI regulation, including those responsible for regulatory compliance in their organisations. We will discuss the practical implementation of AI regulation, including the thorny issue of regulatory divergence at an international level.
Minesh Tanna (Co-Chair), Partner and Global AI Lead, Simmons & Simmons; Chair of the SCL AI Group; SCL Trustee
Lorna Woods OBE (Co-Chair), Professor of Internet Law, University of Essex
Sara Vero, Emerging Technologies Lawyer, JP Morgan Chase
Lilian Edwards, Director, Pangloss Consulting and Emerita Professor of Law, Information and Society, Newcastle University
Charlie Lyons-Rothbart, SCL AI Committee
Stephen Dowling, CEO, Senior Counsel, TrialView
11:20 – 11:25:
Launch of SCL EU AI Act Contractual Clauses
11:25 – 11:35:
‘AI Insights’ 1: “Radical Innovation using AI and Robotics”
David Sharp, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, KAIKAKU
11:35 – 12:00: Break
12:00 – 12:10 – Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon)
12:10 – 1:00:
Session 2 – AI Deployment in a Business Context
Session outline:
The significant benefits that AI can drive including cost savings, cost avoidance and revenue growth are well documented. Yet, industry intelligence is that only 11 – 20% percent or so of AI Use cases typically make it into production. A key question for most businesses is why that is and this session will be a senior level panel discussion including Lord Clement-Jones CBE, Angela Luget (Partner, McKinsey) and Luke Pearce (Chief Data Office, Santander UK) covering the core reasons and ways to address those so as to tap into the benefits of AI and scale deployment effectively.
Shanthini Satyendra (Chair), SCL Fellow, AI Group Committee member
Lord Clement-Jones CBE, Co-Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group on AI; LibDem Lords Science, Innovation & Technology spokesperson; SCL Fellow
Angela Luget, Partner, McKinsey
Luke Pearce, Chief Data Officer, Santander UK
1:00 – 1:10:
‘AI Insights’ 2: Explainability by design– AI & legal teams collaborating
Amy Gibson, Vice President Legal, BenevolentAI
1:10 – 1:15:
Brief Introduction to afternoon sessions
Shanthini Satyendra, SCL Fellow, AI Group Committee member
1:15 – 2:15: Lunch
2:15 – 2:25:
‘AI Insights’ 3: Implementing a real-world GenAI use-case in practice
James Phoenix, Managing Associate, Linklaters LLP
2:25 – 3:25:
Session 3 – AI in Legal Service Delivery
Session outline:
Many see the potential for AI in legal services – however, how do you identify solutions that actually work for lawyers that they want to use? This session looks at that, drawing out needs specific to the legal sector and what AI can (and can’t) do to meet them. Also, the all-important “human-factor” – how to motivate lawyers to use AI to unlock the benefits it can deliver.
John Maton (Chair), Deputy Director, Government Legal Department
Henry Goodwin, Partner, Leo Capital
Sarah Harris, Partner, Kingsley Napley LLP
Ashley Winton, Chairman of the Data Protection Forum
3:25 – 3:40: Break
3:40 – 4:30:
Session 4 – AI Mock Adjudication
Session outline:
Experience a live mock adjudication of an AI dispute, with IT expert, Dr Gill Hunt, sitting as the adjudicator and barristers (Lawrence Akka KC and Matthew Lavy KC) making submissions.
Iain Munro (Chair), Barrister and Mediator, 4 Pump Court
Lawrence Akka KC, Barrister and Arbitrator, Twenty Essex
Dr Gill Hunt, Independent IT Expert
Matthew Lavy KC, Barrister, 4 Pump Court; SCL Trustee
4:30 – 4:40:
Launch of the SCL Mediation Scheme
4:40 – 5:00:
Wrap-Up
5:00 – 6:00:
Networking
Moderators:
Minesh Tanna, Partner and Global AI Lead, Simmons & Simmons; Chair of the SCL AI Group; SCL Trustee
Shanthini Satyendra, SCL Fellow, AI Group Committee member
Iain Munro, Barrister and Mediator, 4 Pump Court
Lorna Woods OBE, Professor of Internet Law, University of Essex
Speakers:
Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon)
Lord Holmes of Richmond MBE, Author of Artificial Intelligence (Regulation) Bill
Lord Clement-Jones CBE, Co-Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group on AI; SCL Fellow
Sara Vero, Emerging Technologies Lawyer, JPMorganChase
Charlie Lyons-Rothbart, SCL AI Committee
Lilian Edwards, Professor, Newcastle University
Luke Pearce, Chief Data Officer, Santander UK
Angela Luget, Partner, McKinsey
John Maton, Deputy Director, Government Legal Department
Sarah Harris, Partner, Kingsley Napley LLP
Ashley Winton, Chairman of the Data Protection Forum
Henry Goodwin, Partner, Leo Capital
Matthew Lavy KC, Barrister, 4 Pump Court; SCL Trustee
Dr Gill Hunt, Independent IT Expert
Lawrence Akka KC, Barrister and Arbitrator, Twenty Essex
Alex Amato-Cravero, Director of Emerging Technology, Herbert Smith Freehills
David Sharp, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, KAIKAKU
James Phoenix, Managing Associate, Linklaters LLP
Amy Gibson, Vice President Legal, BenevolentAI
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Fees:
£295 + VAT (£354) for SCL members
£590 + VAT (£708) for non-members.
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