Program & Info #IFCLA2026

IFCLA Conference – Berlin 2026

Sharing knowledge, that is the idea!
Expert knowledge on legal topic highlighted related to data, AI, tech and IT. Save your spot on 11 and 12 June 2026 at IFCLA’s Conference in Berlin!

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#IFCLA2026

On this page you’ll find all the necessary information about our previous conference in Berlin, on 11 + 12 June 2026!

#IFCLA2026 Program Board

Meet our Program Board for #IFCLA2026 in Berlin! They have come up with a wonderful and entertaining programme for this year’s conference filled with information packed sessions and vibrant discussions. It’s all about sharing knowledge!

Alesch Staehelin

Uto Legal

Claire Bernier

Adsto Avocats a la Cour

Dai Davis

Percy Crow Davis & Co

Dr. Anselm Brandi-Dohrn

von BOETTICHER Rechtsanwälte

Monika Menz

Franßen & Nusser Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB

Sylvia Huydecoper

Huydecoper IT en Recht

Sabina Kloppers

Kennedy van der Laan

Belen Arribas Sanchez

BAS ABOGADOS

#IFCLA2026 Program Board

Tina van der Linden

Hogeschool docent

HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht

AI And Now What?

As AI agents take on more tasks, lawyers need to
understand where this is heading and what it
changes in day‑to‑day practice. And now what?

Irvette Tempelman

Deputy Director Privacy, Consumerpolicy and Regulation of Digitalisation

VNO-NCW / MKB Nederland / Confederation of Netherlands’ Industry and Employers & Royal Dutch Association of Small and Medium Enterprises

The EU Digital Omnibus

The EU Digital Omnibus promises to fix what Draghi exposed—cutting through digital red tape and reshaping the regulatory landscape. Is this the long‑awaited reset, or simply regulation reinvented? Join the debate.

Christian Czychowski

IP and IT Lawyer and Partner

Nordemann

European Health Data Spaces

This session examines the European Health Data Space and its promise of improved health outcomes, focusing on data sharing, the interplay between apps and hospital data, and the key governance question of access and safeguards.

Claire Bernier

Lawyer/Legal Tech

Adsto Avocats a la Cour

Cybersecurity Comparison NIS2

NIS2 across Europe: learn from early adopters and late movers. Compare, explore real-world implementation challenges and take-home practical insights that may help solve them—together with peers who are shaping EU cyber resilience.

John Beardwood

Lawyer/Legal Tech

Fasken Martineau

Vendor Lock-In in AI World

Sylvia Huydecoper

Lawyer/Legal Tech

PZO

EU Platform Directive

The EU Platform Directive may look like it’s only about
Uber and food delivery—but its reach is far wider. This
session reveals the real mechanics of the directive and
why lawyers across sectors should pay close attention.

Dai Davis

Lawyer/Legal Tech

Percy Crow Davis & Co

Autonomous Cars

Autonomous vehicles are already operating on
public roads worldwide, including services such as
Waymo. This session explores the gap between
perceived safety and legal reality, and what that
means for liability, regulation and risk.

Monika Menz

Lawyer/Legal Tech

Franßen & Nusser Rechtsanwälte PartGmbB

Cybersecurity

Alesch Staehelin

Digital Lawyer & Counsel

Uto Legal

European Health Data Spaces From A Swiss Perspective

Alesch complements the EHDS discussion with a
Swiss perspective, highlighting how health data
frameworks and legal considerations extend
beyond Europe.

Friday 12 June 2026

Friday evening 12 June 2026

Xtra IFCLA Fun – Guided Bike Tour

Enjoy your stay a bit more in Berlin, extend your stay and join us for the IFCLA bike tour through Berlin. Enjoying company and experiencing the highlights of Berlin together!

(Please note that the Xtra IFCLA Fun (bike tour) needs an extra payment by all attendees.)

Venue IFCLA Conference: Wartehalle Berlin

https://www.wartehalle-berlin.com/

We will gather together for our IFCLA Conference at the beautifull location of the Wartehalle. Adress: Julie-Wolfthorn-Straße 1, 10115 Berlin, Duitsland

The venue is easy accessable with public transport.