Dla Piper Techlaw Podcast Series

In part two of Episode 31 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, Santeri Kangas and Jeremy Otis from CUJO AI, resume their conversation on artificial intelligence trends with one of our partners, Mathias Schulze Steinen. Using findings from our recent European Technology Index 2020, the discussion focuses on topics including security compliance and standardization, data processing, robotics and 5G. The group also debates whether there is a war for talent in the AI arena.

Part one of Episode 31 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features Chief Technology Officer at CUJO AI, Santeri Kangas, along with General Counsel, Jeremy Otis, discussing the latest trends in artificial intelligence with one of our partners, Mathias Schulze Steinen. The changing digital landscape forms the basis of this conversation in relation to the security of connected devices, user privacy and data collection.

In part two of Episode 30 of our TechLaw Podcast Series the discussion continues between Transaction Services Partner at Deloitte, Duncan Down, Chief Strategy Officer and Founder of StarLeaf, Will MacDonald, and the Managing Partner from our London Office, Tom Heylen. As well as insights from our European Technology Index 2020 and mention of the upcoming Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, the conversation focuses on the integral importance of SESG in all aspects of business, the challenges of acquiring talent remotely and some of the opportunities presented by AI.

In the first part of Episode 30 of our TechLaw Podcast Series Transaction Services Partner at Deloitte, Duncan Down, and Chief Strategy Officer and Founder of StarLeaf, Will MacDonald, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the UK tech startup scene with the Managing Partner from our London Office, Tom Heylen. The conversation includes insights from our European Technology Index 2020, the upcoming Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 and the current challenges facing M&A, whilst also addressing the question of whether the adoption of 5G will really make that much difference to the consumer experience.

Part two of Episode 29 of our TechLaw Podcast Series concludes this discussion on Fintech in Africa between Professor Olayinka David-West, Academic Director at Lagos Business School, and Sandra Oyewole, a partner at DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria. Their conversation looks at the role of regulation in problem solving and the critical importance of focusing on data protection and cybersecurity as we continue to respond to the challenges set by COVID-19.

Part one of Episode 29 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features a fascinating discussion on Fintech in Africa between Professor Olayinka David-West, Academic Director at Lagos Business School, and Sandra Oyewole, a partner at DLA Piper Africa, Nigeria. Their conversation focuses on the recent impact of COVID-19 as well as the ongoing issue of gender imbalance in Fintech in Africa.

Episode 28 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features Executive Co-Chair at Global Digital Finance, Lawrence Wintermeyer, discussing the Fintech sector with one of our partners, Martin Bartlam. The recent findings from our European Technology Index 2020 focus the discussion on the key drivers to success in this space and the importance of regulatory collaboration. Find out more: https://www.dlapiper.com/focus/2020-european-tech-index/fintech/?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tech-index&utm_term=europe&utm_content=tech-index-podcast

Episode 27 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features CEO and Co-Founder of Transatel, Jacques Bonifay, discussing the IoT and connectivity with one of our partners, Mathias Schulze Steinen. Insights from our European Technology Index 2020 inform the conversation around the future of connected cars, smart cities and 5G.

Episode 26 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features Vice President, Head of Legal and Compliance at NTT Data, Rosy Cinefra, in discussion with one of our partners, Giulio Coraggio. The conversation covers digital transformation, innovation and relevant findings from our latest European Technology Index, all within the context of COVID-19.

Episode 25 of our TechLaw Podcast Series features CEO and founder of Context IS, Mark Raeburn, discussing cybersecurity and data protection with one of our partners, Ross McKean. The recent findings from our European Technology Index 2020 highlighting the importance of the relationship between cybersecurity and IoT is a key focus.

Jiun Kimm from Samsung NEXT joins one of our partners, Luca Gori, to explore the importance of technology in the evolution and accountability of diversity and inclusion and how the findings from our European Technology Index 2020 relate to this highly topical subject.

In episode 23 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, Consultant at DLA Piper, Lord Tim Clement-Jones is joined by Ed Thomas from GlobalData Plc. to discuss the regulatory framework likely to govern future innovation in AI-related technologies. Ed Thomas, Principal Analyst technology thematic research for GlobalData Plc., speaks to DLA Piper Consultant, Lord Tim Clement-Jones, about trending AI technologies; the types of enterprise risk arising as a result of the use of these technologies and how businesses should approach their adoption to ensure an ethical approach.

In episode 22 of our TechLaw Podcast Series, DLA Piper Partner, Chloe Forster, and Co-Founder of Paybase, Anna Tsyupko, discuss the challenges commonly faced by platform businesses and how to drive diversity and inclusion in an organisation.

With companies starting to realise the importance of diversity and inclusion, not only for business, but for wider society, how can positive action create a competitive advantage? DLA Piper Legal Director, Katherine Gibson, speaks to Laura Da Silva Gomes, Founder and Director of WePlayFair.org, as she highlights the duty companies have in creating a level playing field in both business and sports.

Within the retail market, technology has been causing disruption for many years, impacting the way customers shop and how retailers run their businesses around the world. One of our partners, Chloe Forster discusses the innovative use of tech in retail with Economist, Liliana Danila, and Crime and Security Advisor, James Martin, both from the British Retail Consortium. Chloe Forster will also be moderating a session on the subject at our upcoming European Technology Summit in October 2019.

Episode 19 of our TechLaw podcast series explores the future of the cryptoassets industry as we prepare for our European Technology Summit on 15th October 2019. One of our partners, Bryony Widdup, is joined by Executive Director & Board Member at Global Digital Finance, Teana Baker-Taylor, to discuss the steps being taken to build an understanding of the risks and opportunities presented by tokens and digital currencies and the progress being made towards creating a credible, regulated industry.

In Episode 18 of our TechLaw podcast series, Co-Founder of Zopa, Giles Andrews, joins Martin Bartlam to share insights on trends in the peer-to-peer lending market and the challenges presented by launching a business in an initially unregulated industry. Whilst highlighting the importance of the role of collaboration in innovation and, in particular, working collaboratively with the regulator in order to develop an offering which can be trusted by the consumer.

DLA Piper’s Chloe Forster and Gary Barnett of Global Data Plc conclude their discussion on digital transformation in the second part of episode 17 of our TechLaw podcast. With data management and governance at the heart of digital transformation, a fundamental shift is required at the core of all businesses in order to harness the true transformative impact of tech-driven disruptions. Continuing the conversation in Part 2, Chief Analyst at Global Data Plc, Gary Barnett and DLA Piper’s Chloe Forster explore the powerful possibilities data appreciation can have for digital transformation and the importance of collaboration in helping deliver more efficient projects in the future.

When it comes to disruptive technology such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, process automation and the Internet of Things, the future is already here and having a profound impact across all industries, particularly in the financial services industry and public sector. In Part 1, DLA Piper’s Chloe Forster is joined by Chief Analyst at Global Data Plc, Gary Barnett, to discuss the impact digital transformation is having on the customer experience, along with the challenges and opportunities companies face when embracing these advanced technologies.

With Brexit looming, the future of cloud computing is unclear. But with careful planning, could this have a beneficial impact on tech investments? DLA Piper’s Jan Meents speaks to Dirk Scheumann, General Counsel at ATOS, about how these changes in the constantly shifting IT landscape, along with cybersecurity concerns and developments in the use of supercomputers, are leading the market outlook for the better.