34th Annual IBA Communications and Competition Law Conference
28 Apr - 29 Apr 2025
Session information
Digital sovereignty and security in the digital realm
Tuesday 29 April (0945 - 1100)
Committee(s)
Antitrust Section
(Lead)
Communications Law Committee
(Lead)
Description
With increasing dependence on digital infrastructure comes a heightened focus on security and sovereignty in the digital realm. This session will delve into the intersection of competition law and national security concerns, addressing the implications of data localisation requirements, cybersecurity, and digital sovereignty policies. Experts will discuss how competition law and regulation can play a role in promoting secure and resilient digital markets while balancing national security interests and cross-border data flows.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Angela Flannery | Quay Law Partners, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Co-Chair, Communications Law Committee |
| Petra Linsmeier | Gleiss Lutz, Brussels, Belgium; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Antitrust Section |
Speakers
| Andrea Appella | OpenAI / The Dickson Poon School of Law, London, England; Member, Antitrust Section Advisory Board |
| Agnieszka Bruyère | Oracle, Paris, France |
| Laurent De Muyter | Jones Day, Brussels, Belgium; Member, Communications Law Committee Advisory Board |
| Thorsten Käseberg | Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Berlin, Germany |