The AI Law & Governance Training 2026 is a three-day immersive program scheduled from June 17 to 20, 2026, in Istanbul, Türkiye. Jointly developed by AEGIX, Clarion AI Partners, and Kirton McConkie Law Firm, this training aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of AI systems and their governance, enabling them to serve as strategic advisors in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.
The program covers a range of critical topics, including the AI system lifecycle, global AI governance frameworks, and practical scenarios involving intellectual property, data provenance, and liability allocation. Participants will engage in comparative analyses of AI regulations across various jurisdictions, such as the EU, United States, Middle East, APAC, and Global South, to understand the complexities of cross-border compliance and regulatory challenges.
Attendees will benefit from sessions led by esteemed experts, including Medlir Mema, Director of the AI Ethics and Governance Institute; Julie Slater Crane, Shareholder at Kirton McConkie Law Firm; and Bennett Borden, Founder and CEO of Clarion AI Partners. The training also offers networking opportunities with professionals from diverse backgrounds, fostering collaborations and discussions on responsible AI deployment and governance strategies.
This program is designed for graduate students, government officials, lawyers, and mid-career professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in AI law, ethics, and governance. By participating, attendees will develop practical competencies essential for navigating the complex legal landscape of AI, positioning themselves as strategic advisors capable of addressing emerging risks and contributing to the development of responsible AI governance worldwide.
Speakers(6)
Bennett Borden
Founder and CEO at Clarion AI Partners
Bennett Borden is the Founder and CEO of Clarion AI Partners, where he helps organizations navigate high-stakes AI adoption across strategy, technology, and law. Prior to founding Clarion, he served as a Partner, AI Practice Group Lead, and Chief Data Scientist at one of the world's largest law firms.
Caryn Lusinchi
Director of AI Academy at AI Ethics and Governance Institute (AEGIX)
Caryn Lusinchi is Director of AEGIX's AI Academy. With a career spanning Meta, Google, startups, and the US federal government, she has built global strategies for responsible AI, algorithmic transparency, and generative AI guardrails. She is also a ForHumanity Certified AI Auditor (FHCA) certified under the EU AI Act, GDPR, and NYC Bias Law.
Gloria Shkurti Özdemir
Director of Research at AI Ethics and Governance Institute (AEGIX)
Gloria Shkurti Özdemir is Director of Research at AEGIX. She specializes in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, U.S. foreign policy, and drone warfare. She is the author of 'Artificial Intelligence 'Arms Dynamics': The Case of the U.S. and China Rivalry' and serves as Assistant Editor of Insight Turkey journal.
Jonathan Bench
Shareholder at Kirton McConkie Law Firm
Jonathan Bench is a shareholder at Kirton McConkie Law Firm and a sought-after speaker and writer for national and global organizations on U.S. and international business development. He represents founders developing AI tools across various industries and has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and foreign direct investments.
Julie Slater Crane
Shareholder at Kirton McConkie Law Firm
Julie Crane is a shareholder at Kirton McConkie Law Firm with over a decade of experience advising organizations on global data privacy, AI regulation, and cross-border legal and regulatory matters. She leads a team that helps clients navigate complex privacy and technology challenges, including artificial intelligence and automated decision-making.
Medlir Mema
Director at AI Ethics and Governance Institute (AEGIX)
Medlir Mema is the Director of the AI Ethics and Governance Institute (AEGIX), a global platform for ethical foresight, governance innovation, and AI harm mitigation. He previously founded and directed the AI Governance Programme at the Global Governance Institute in Brussels and is also Executive Director of Organized Intelligence.
Event Details
- Date
- June 17-20, 2026
- 4 days
- Location
- 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey
- Istanbul, Türkiye
- Audience
- Graduate students, government officials, lawyers, and mid-career professionals seeking expertise in AI law, ethics, and governance.
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