Hyderabad: Global Giants At Mahindra University: Discussion on Techno-Legal Challenges
School of Law, Mahindra University’s highly anticipated International Law and Technology Conference concluded on 2nd March 2024, after three days of insightful discussions, thought-provoking presentations, and valuable networking opportunities.
This Conference was organised by School of Law, Mahindra University, Hyderabad, in collaboration with Grayspace Law and Policy Consulting, Belgium. It brought together around 50+ legal professionals, technology experts, and academicians from across the globe, to explore the ever-evolving intersection of law and technology.
Some Notable speakers included Mr. Dragoş Tudorache, Member of European Parliament [MEP], who made the pioneering AI Act in European Union; Mr. Eric Pol, Chairman, MyData Global, Belgium; Mr. Bogdan Gri, Senior Technical Lead, Architecture and Quality Engineering, eBay, UK; Mr. Michael Charles Borrelli, Director, AI & Partners, USA; Mr. Raphael Weuts, Visiting Professor of AI, KU Leuven, Belgium; Mr. Mohamed (Mo) Elbashir, Senior Non-Resident Fellow, GeoTech Center, The Atlantic Council, USA; Ms. Kanan Dhru, Senior Lecturer Legal Technology, The Hague University, Netherlands; Ms. Larissa Zutter, Teaching Fellow, The Center for AI and Digital Policy (CAIDP), Switzerland; Mr. Jeremy Werner, News Director, NWMSU, AI Media & Ethics at BABL AI, USA; Prof. Frans von der Dunk, Professor of Space Law, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA; Ms. Rama Devi Lanka, Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Department of IT, Government of Telangana; Dr. Manish Tiwari, Director, Institute for Governance, Policies and Politics; Dr. Birudavolu Sri Ram, CEO, Cyber Security Centre of Excellence DSCI (A NASSCOM Initiative); Mr. Kazim Rizvi, Founding Director, The Dialogue; Mr. Abhivardhan, Founder and Chairperson, Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law; Mr. Ayan Sharma, Head, Policy and Advocacy, BTG Advaya; Prof. Vikas Kathuria, Professor, BML Munjal University; Ms. Renu Sirothiya, Founder Partner, LawKNIT Partners; Mr. G. V. Ashok, Partner, Factum Law Firm, and so on.
During the Conference, Mr. Dragoş Tudorache, MEP emphasized the imperative of maintaining a delicate balance between advancing technological frontiers and safeguarding the interests of society. With clarity and depth, he navigated through the manifold implications of Artificial Intelligence, painting a comprehensive picture of its pervasive influence. Highlighting its ubiquity, he underscored that a majority of industries are now leveraging AI, signalling a paradigm shift in how businesses operate and innovate.
Ms. Rama Devi Lanka, OSD, Ministry of IT, Government of Telangana, briefed about the impact of technology on various sectors. She emphasized exploring various opportunities available in today’s world for lawyers, especially in the everchanging technology-motivated sectors.
The conference highlighted issues on how technology had implicated the governance including the traditional principles of State Sovereignty, State Jurisdiction and State Responsibility. Among various issues addressed, Legal Framework on AI, the need for Responsible AI, implications of Data transfer and Data Privacy among Nations, Cyber threats in relation to financial transactions, Blockchain technologies in the legal sector, policy initiatives by governments in judiciary, etc. had attracted the audience.
In all, the conference highlighted various facets of Law and Technology and its implications on various sectors. The conference’s impact resonated deeply with the attendees and the organising committee was appreciated by various sectors, including government officials, policymakers, the legal fraternity, and other stakeholders, highlighting its relevance and value in shaping the discourse for the future.
