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From Regulation to Responsibility: Building Trust in the Age of AI

AI Law & Ethics Summit Europe 2026

Shaping a shared vision for human-centered AI across sectors.

The AI Law & Ethics Summit Europe 2026 convenes global policymakers, legal innovators, technologists, ethicists, and business leaders

Welcome to the AI Law & Ethics Summit Europe 2026ย โ€” The AI Law & Ethics Summit Europe 2026 convenes global policymakers, legal innovators, technologists, ethicists, and business leaders navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence governance.

Taking place in Barcelona, Spain, this premier event explores how the EU AI Act, emerging global frameworks, and responsible innovation strategies are redefining accountability, trust, and compliance in the age of intelligent systems.

From legal interpretation and operational governance to transparency, bias mitigation, and ethical design, the summit bridges policy, practice, and principle โ€” shaping a shared vision for human-centered AI across sectors.

Dr. Sebastian Hallensleben

Chief Trust Officer

Philippa von Seth

Head of Knowledge Management

Yann Dietrich

Group Head of AI, Data & IP

Sarah Mathews

Group Responsible AI Manager

Angeliki Tiligadi

Head of Privacy and AI Governance Officer

Andrea Isoni

Chief AI Officer, PhD

Holly Dobbins

Senior Legal Counsel

Martin Woodward

Director Global Legal Global Responsible AI officer

Philippa Penfold

Responsible AI Manager

Samantha Sayers

Global Head of Privacy, Risk & Compliance and Data Protection Officer

Nick Flynn

Head of Legal

Petra Abbam

Principal Responsible AI Manager BBC

Alberto Prado

Former Vice President, Global Head of Digital & Partnerships, Unilever R&D

Saideh Ahmadloo

Global Lead Counsel Kraft Heinz

Ernani Cerasaro

Senior Counsel Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility MASTERCARD

John Keers Barrister

Mediator, LLB, LLM, PGDL, FHEA Director of the Centre for Legal Technology

Ernani Cerasaro

Senior Counsel Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility MASTERCARD

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Who Should Attend

  • Legal, Compliance & Regulatory Affairs Leaders
  • AI Ethics & Governance Officersย 
  • Policy, Risk, & Trust Framework Specialists
  • Data Protection & Privacy Executivesย 
  • Corporate Counsel & Law Firm Partnersย 
  • AI Researchers, Developers & Product Managersย 
  • Academic, NGO & Standards Expertsย 
  • Investors in Responsible AI & Emerging Tech

Industries Represented

  • Technology & Software Developmentย 
  • Financial Services & Fintech
  • Healthcare, Life Sciences & MedTechย 
  • Telecommunications & Media
  • Legal, Policy & Compliance Consultanciesย 
  • Manufacturing & Industrial AIย 
  • Public Sector & Academic Institutionsย 
  • Data Governance & Audit Firms

Key Themes

The EU AI Act and Global Regulatory Alignment

  • Legal obligations, classification, and conformity assessmentsย 
  • Harmonizing international AI regulations and risk tiersย 
  • Implications for compliance, liability, and innovation

Governance, Accountability & Transparency

  • Operationalizing AI ethics frameworksย 
  • Documentation, audit trails, and explainability requirementsย 
  • Aligning governance with human oversight and trust principles

Ethical Design, Fairness & Bias Mitigation

  • Building equitable data pipelines and algorithmic accountabilityย 
  • Emerging standards for fairness, inclusion, and human rightsย 
  • Responsible deployment across sectors and societies

Data Protection, Privacy & Security

  • Intersection of AI governance with GDPR and data sovereigntyย 
  • Secure model training, anonymization, and consent management
  • Ethical considerations in biometric and generative data use

Corporate AI Strategy & Legal Risk Management

  • ย Integrating AI compliance into enterprise risk frameworksย 
  • Contracting and liability for AI-driven outcomes
  • Role of general counsel in enabling ethical innovation

Cross-Sector Collaboration & Global Standards

  • ISO, OECD, and UN-led AI ethics frameworksย 
  • Interoperable trust marks and AI assurance mechanisms
  • Building multilateral cooperation for responsible AI

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6 Key Themes for the AI Law & Ethics Summit Europe 2026

AI Law & Ethics Summit Europe 2026

  1. Decode the EU AI Act in Practice: Gain clear insight into how organizations can meet compliance, certification, and documentation requirements under evolving EU frameworks.ย 
  2. Engage with Leading Legal & Policy Experts: Hear directly from EU regulators, academic voices, and global counsel shaping the future of AI accountability.ย 
  3. Bridge Legal and Technical Disciplines: Learn how legal, engineering, and governance teams can collaborate to operationalize transparency, safety, and fairness in AI.ย 
  4. Explore Global Convergence & Divergence: Compare transatlantic and Asia-Pacific AI governance models, and understand implications for multinational operations.ย 
  5. Discover Best Practices in Responsible AI Deployment: Benchmark your organizationโ€™s policies against leading innovators in trustworthy, auditable AI.ย 
  6. Network Across the AI Governance Ecosystem: Connect with policymakers, compliance professionals, data scientists, and ethicists defining the future of responsible technology.

AI Law & Ethics Summit Europe 2026

The AI Law & Ethics Summit Europe 2026 convenes global policymakers, legal innovators, technologists, ethicists, and business leaders navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence governance.

Taking place in Barcelona, Spain, this premier event explores how the EU AI Act, emerging global frameworks, and responsible innovation strategies are redefining accountability, trust, and compliance in the age of intelligent systems.

AI Law & Ethics Summit Europe 2026

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Hotel SB Plaza Europa

Carrer de les Ciรจncies, 11, 13, 08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

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