This event is hosted and sponsored by Queen Mary University of London.
With the 2024 King’s Speech hinting at new AI laws, a sense of urgency has ignited across industries, academia, and the public. The implications are significant, and the time to join the conversation about the future of AI in the UK is now.
On 1 April 2025, SCL will host the 2025 Policy Forum at The Octagon, Mile End Campus, an event designed to unpack and explore what a UK AI Act could look like. In partnership with the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute (QMGPI), SCL brings together legal and tech professionals, policymakers, academics, and the public to engage with the crucial questions of our digital age. Queen Mary University, a leader in technology and law, adds expertise to ensure a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities the Act may bring—whether it’s tabled in Parliament by April or still in development.
The Forum will dig into the pressing intersections of AI legislation with the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill currently progressing through Parliament. Through a series of dynamic panels with experts, policymakers, and industry voices, we’ll address how AI regulation can foster innovation while ensuring accountability and alignment with modern data standards. In times of uncertainty, when organisations and citizens alike need clarity, the Forum offers insights, guidance, and a chance to help shape the future of AI and data governance in the UK.
Speakers (with more to follow):
Lord Clement-Jones CBE, Co-Chair of All Party Parliamentary Group on AI; LibDem Lords Science, Innovation & Technology spokesperson; SCL Fellow
Administration notes:
Fees:
£150 + VAT (£180) for SCL members
£300 + VAT (£360) for non-members
Concessionary places for students, academics and those on a low income are available on request. To apply for a concessionary place please email hello@scl.org
To secure your place at this event please book online.
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Registration and attendee arrival:
Registration for this event starts at 1:30 pm.
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Please note:
This event will be recorded and the recording will be available to delegates shortly afterward.
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