The Sedona Conference Working Group 6 Annual Meeting 2024 is a premier event focused on international electronic information management, discovery, and disclosure. Organized by The Sedona Conference, a nonprofit research and educational institute dedicated to advancing law and policy, this meeting brings together legal professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss and develop best practices in cross-border data management.
Key topics covered at the meeting include cross-border data and information governance, proportionality in cross-border discovery, exporting data from the People's Republic of China, and operationalizing the Hague Evidence Convention and other mechanisms for cross-border data transfers. Sessions also address internal investigations, preservation in modern communication and collaboration platforms, and feature a data protection authority roundtable and a town hall discussion.
The event offers valuable networking opportunities, including a welcome reception on the evening of January 8, 2024, and a reception on January 9, 2024. Notable speakers include representatives from the European Data Protection Supervisor, the European Commission, and various international law firms and corporations.
This meeting is ideal for legal professionals, compliance officers, data protection authorities, and corporate counsel involved in international data management and litigation. Attendees will gain insights into current challenges and emerging trends in cross-border data practices, enhancing their ability to navigate complex legal landscapes.
Speakers(10)
Anna Buchta
European Data Protection Supervisor
Anna is Head of the Policy & Consultation Unit at the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) in Brussels. She coordinates the work of the EDPS on providing advice to the European Commission and other EU institutions and bodies on legislative and policy proposals relevant to data protection.
Briordy Meyers
Briordy is a member of the WG6 Steering Committee and has been involved in dialogues concerning the work product of the Working Group.
Dino Wilkinson
Dino is a member of the WG6 Steering Committee and has led discussions on the evolution of discovery and disclosure laws in key jurisdictions.
Eric Mandel
Eric is a member of the WG6 Steering Committee and has participated in town hall sessions discussing the progress and future direction of WG6.
Jim Calvert
Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP
Jim is a Principal at Troutman Pepper eMerge, where he consults with case teams and external clients to develop strategies and discovery plans for a wide array of litigation matters in state and federal courts, as well as arbitrations, governmental investigations and regulatory proceedings.
Kenneth J. Withers
Kenneth is a member of the WG6 Steering Committee and has provided overviews and closing remarks at WG6 meetings.
Kevin F. Brady
Volkswagen Group of America
Kevin has extensive experience providing advice and counsel on electronic discovery, electronic information management, data privacy, and data security issues. He also advised companies on records retention and information governance programs, compliance with eDiscovery demands, and the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the deployment of technology solutions.
Leeanne Mancari
Leeanne is a member of the WG6 Steering Committee and has contributed to discussions on internal investigations and data protection authority roundtables.
Natascha Gerlach
Natascha is a member of the WG6 Steering Committee and has been involved in various projects related to international data protection and cross-border discovery.
Paul Breitbarth
Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner
Paul is a data protection lawyer from the Netherlands. He currently works for Catawiki, Europe’s leading online platform for special objects, as Data Protection Lead. In addition, Paul works as Senior Visiting Fellow at Maastricht University’s European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity, and serves as Member of the Jersey Data Protection Authority and of the Data Protection Board of the European Patent Office.
Event Details
- Date
- January 9-10, 2024
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
- Marriott Brussels Grand Place
- Pricing
- Varies by tier
- Audience
- Legal professionals, compliance officers, data protection authorities, corporate counsel
- CLE Credits
- The Sedona Conference will seek CLE accreditation for this meeting in selected jurisdictions (except Virginia) as dictated by attendance.