IAPP AI Governance Global Europe 2026

DUBLIN

1-4 June

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Opening General Session

Wednesday, 3 June

09:30 - 10:30 GMT

GENERAL SESSION

Mark Little, Journalist and Digital Media Innovator, CEO & co-founder of Kinzen

 

Mark Little is an entrepreneur and journalist working to understand the impact of technology on media and democracy.

 

Michael McNamara, Member of the European Parliament

 

Established as a key voice in the regulation of emerging technologies, Michael McNamara's work in the European Parliament primarily focuses on digital regulation, civil liberties and the intersection of EU policy.

 

Lucilla Sioli, Director of the EU AI Office, DG Connect, European Commission

 

Lucilla Sioli leads the EU's centre of AI expertise, promoting the development and deployment of AI solutions that benefit society and the economy.

Moderator and speakers

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Mark Little

Journalist and Digital Media Innovator; CEO, Co-founder

Kinzen

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Michael McNamara

Member, European Parliament; Co-chair

European Parliament's Working Group on the Implementation and Enforcement of the AI Act

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Lucilla Sioli

Director of the EU AI Office

DG Connect, European Commission