• Gene Price, Cybersecurity Lawyer and Partner at Frost Brown Todd
• Mike Swift, Chief Global Digital Risk Correspondent at MLex

The categories of critical infrastructure vary from one nation to the next, but they all have one thing in common; their IT and operational technology (OT) networks are essential both to corporate owners and the nations themselves. Ransomware attacks against industrials alone were up 87% in 2024. Whether the threats come from cyber-criminals or nation-state actors, attacks on critical infrastructure, crucial to our economies and public order, can exceed ransomware in their destructive capability. This panel will help you understand where the threats are coming from, the reasons behind this growth, and the impact these kinds of attacks can have.

Moderator:

• Matthew Newman, Global Chief Correspondent at MLex

Speakers:

• Gene Price, Cybersecurity Lawyer and Partner at Frost Brown Todd
• Charlotte Riley, Director of Information Security at CSS Assure
• Guest TBC

Last year’s Change Healthcare data breach, which affected 190 million people, led to extensive class action litigation in the United States and highlighted the global vulnerabilities in health data security. This breach underscores the immense pressure on health data, which is particularly valuable to hackers. As the European Union moves forward with its European Health Data Space initiative, the interconnectedness of US, EU and other nations’ health data regulations becomes increasingly crucial. Meanwhile, tracking pixels and software development kits that harvest users’ data pose significant regulatory challenges for startups and medical providers worldwide. What is it about health data that makes it so appealing to cybercriminals and how are regulators across the globe responding? Will the rise of generative AI exacerbate these challenges, or can it be leveraged to enhance data protection and patient privacy? Join us as we explore these pressing issues and the evolving landscape of international health data security and privacy.

Moderator:

• Madeline Hughes, Senior Data Privacy & Security Correspondent at MLex

Speakers: 

• Beatriz Rodriguez, Partner at RocaJunyent
• Special Guest TBC

Increasingly, lawmakers in states like Texas and California, as well as regulators in Canada, the EU and elsewhere, are prioritizing the online privacy and safety of children and teenagers, as tech platforms warn investors they could lose unfettered access to the personal data of teens. But will laws like the Texas SCOPE Act and the California Age-Appropriate Design Code that draw on the experience of the UK and Europe be able to stand up to First Amendment challenges? Has Canadian Privacy Commissioner Dufresne’s declaration to focus on kids’ privacy borne any fruit?

Moderator:

• Mike Swift, Chief Global Digital Risk Correspondent at MLex
  

Speakers:

As organizations expand their operations on a global scale and integrate advanced technologies into their business processes, they are confronted with a multitude of challenges pertaining to data privacy. This panel will examine the most significant privacy issues currently facing global businesses. It will focus on compliance with diverse regulatory frameworks and their requirements, cross-border data transfers, the management of AI-driven data processing, and the assurance of robust data security. Industry experts and legal professionals will discuss how businesses can navigate these complex landscapes while maintaining innovation and compliance. Attendees will gain insights into best practices, emerging trends, and strategic approaches to address these critical challenges in the evolving global market.

Moderator:

• Matthew Schantz, Partner at Frost Brown Todd LLP

Speaker:

• Barbara Bennett, Partner at Frost Brown Todd LLP
• Luiza Sato, Partner at TozziniFreire Advogados
• Special Guest TBC