Sessions

Flight Club - a founder's journey

An inspiring conversation with Richard Browning, the real-life "Iron Man" and Founder of Gravity, as he shares his journey through the world of VC and startups. Hear how his pioneering vision and cutting-edge technology reimagined human flight, leading to the creation of the world’s first patented Jet Suit. Alongside David Willbe, Partner at Lewis Silkin, Richard will offer key insights on scaling a business, securing funding and navigating the challenges of the startup landscape.

Host:

David Willbe

David Willbe
Partner & Co-Head of Technology
Lewis Silkin

Guest:

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Richard Browning
Founder / CEO
Gravity Industries

 

Remote work and global mobility – rethinking the future of where we work

A panel discussion exploring global mobility, remote working and the return to office delving into the challenges and opportunities of these evolving work models, examining strategies for successful implementation and the impact on employee experience and organisational performance.

Host:

Amy Nevins

Amy Nevins
Partner & Head of Global Mobility
Lewis Silkin

Panellists:

David Lyons

David Lyons
Senior Associate
Lewis Silkin

Tarun Tawakley

Tarun Tawakley
Partner & Co-Head of Technology
Lewis Silkin

 

Navigating innovation - a successful strategy for growth

Dive into strategies for growth in a world reshaped by emerging tech. Learn how to balance speed to market and competitive advantage with business ethics and legal certainty. Join innovators, tech and legal experts to debate essential themes from regulation and copyright to online safety and data privacy.

Host:

James Gill

James Gill
Partner & Co-Head of Digital, Commerce & Creative
Lewis Silkin

Panellists:

Bryony Long

Bryony Long
Partner & Co-Head of Data, Privacy & Cyber
Lewis Silkin

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David Goodfellow
Vice President, Chief Intellectual Property Counsel
Aptiv

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Denzil Tapsell-Gunner
General Counsel
Yoti

Tom Gaunt

Tom Gaunt
Partner & Head of Intellectual Property
Lewis Silkin

 

AI and creativity - Hero or Villain?

A thought-provoking discussion on the impact of AI on creative rights versus its benefits to the creative sector. From enhancing artistic expression to raising ethical concerns, we’ll explore whether AI is a hero, a villain, or something in between. Expect insights from creative side, tech side, regulators and rights companies shaping the future of creativity.

Host:

Phil Hughes

Phil Hughes
Partner
Lewis Silkin

Panellists:

Benjamin Woolams
Founder / CEO
True Rights

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Guy Gadney
Co-founder and CEO
Charismatic AI

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Isabelle Doran
CEO
Association of Photographers

Laura Harper

Laura Harper
Partner
Lewis Silkin

 

Fizz n Chips

An exclusive evening meetup in the heart of Shoreditch, where tech and legal experts, creators, and innovators come together to connect, share ideas, and soak in the SXSW energy.

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