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The Fieldfisher Tech Sector GC Summit promises to be an engaging mix of talks from industry leaders, legal workshops led by experts, and a panel discussion featuring prominent figures in the industry (already confirmed: Alexander Nedelchev (Associate Director, Arthur D. Little), Dr. Philipp Klarmann (Chief Legal Counsel, SAP)). Ilan Hornstein (Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, 8x8 Inc.) will explore “The Value Equation”—a practical framework for how in-house legal teams can maximize strategic impact by focusing on value creation and eliminating waste. This event will bring together commercial business leadership with best legal practices to provide solutions and insights.

This summit promises to be an invaluable opportunity to network with industry leaders, share perspectives, and stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

We look forward to your participation and insightful contributions.


Time

Topic

12:00  Registration and Welcome
12:15  Will AI kill SaaS?   |  Alexander Nedelchev (Associate Director, Arthur D. Little)
13:00  "The Value Equation”—a practical framework for how in-house legal teams can maximize strategic impact by focusing on value creation and eliminating waste.   |  Ilan Hornstein (Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, 8x8 Inc.)
13:30  Lunch & Coffee Break
14:50  "AI in the workplace" – Examples of AI in action   |  a speaker from  Fieldfisher X
15:25  Will 2025 be the defining year for the GC?   |  Panel discussion led by Oliver Süme, Partner Fieldfisher
  • Ilan Hornstein (Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, 8x8 Inc.) 
  • Dr. Philipp Klarmann (Chief Legal Counsel, SAP)
  • Katharina Weimer (Partner, Fieldfisher)
16:30  Coffee Break
16:40  Workshops  
  • Tech Regulation  
    • Where should the focus be in the next 12 months and what will the impact of US policy be on EU Tech?
    • Areas to be covered NIS2, EU regulation such as Data Act, Infrastructure security, Online safety
  • Corporate M&A – The outlook for 2025 in Tech M&A  
    • What are going to the mega trends for 2025 and the legal challenges for all parties in the transaction chain
  • Working with AI People & IP 
    • AI impacts all aspects of the workplace, key areas are IP, People and Compliance
17:40  Closing Comments 
17:45  Drinks & Networking

 

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