WSG 2015 TMC Group Annual Meeting

When: 04 November 2015
Where: London, England

Members of the WSG Technology, Media and Communications (TMC) Group traveled to London for the Group's Annual Meeting at the occasion of the European Itechlaw conference. The WSG 2015 TMC Group Meeting welcomed over 30 delegates from 16 jurisdictions. Members had the opportunity to present themselves, exchange views on interesting legal topics in their jurisdiction, discuss past cooperation and review ways for further future cooperation.

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Wednesday, 04 November

13:00 -14:00

Arrival & Lunch :
Arrival & Lunch
Delegates are invited to join Shoosmiths & fellow TMC professionals for lunch to kick off the annual TMC Group Meeting on the occasion of the Itechlaw Conference.

14:00 - 17:00

WSG TMC Group Annual Meeting Program:
WSG TMC Group Annual Meeting Program

14:00 - 14:10

Intro by Shoosmiths:
Intro by Shoosmiths

14:10 - 14:40

Programming Part I:
“Brief introduction of the recent amendment to the Japanese Personal Information Protection Act”
Ryuichi Nozaki, Atsumi & Sakai, Japanese WSG member

14:40 - 15:15

Programming Part II:
“What makes a good IT lawyer?”
Marcus Rodwell, Head of IT Legal, British American Tobacco

15:15 - 15:45

Coffee Break:
Coffee Break

15:45 - 17:00

Cooperation within WSG:
Cooperation within WSG
• WSG rebranded website: referral and communication tools, Gerrit Vandendriessche, ALTIUS
• WSG Data Protection Day 2016, Prague, Tomasuk Drahomir, Kocián Šolc Balaštík
• TMC Group Leadership
• Roundtable on consequences of Safe Harbor decision

17:00 - 19:00

Social Activity: Champagne & Canapes on the London Eye:
Social Activity: Champagne & Canapes on the London Eye
Registered delegates will be invited to join the host firm as they arrange for “Champagne & Canapes on the London Eye”. Guests will be able to take in views from the London Eye, World's tallest cantilevered observation wheel. It offers a perfect opportunity to view London "at a glance" and enjoy unobstructed and unique views of London’s most famous landmarks including Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and The Shard.
please note, registration for the social activity is currently full

19:00 - 21:00

Itechlaw Welcome Reception at City Hall:
Itechlaw Welcome Reception at City Hall
Itechlaw conference registration required: Register Here
View conference welcome reception details

21:00 - 23:00

Dinner:
Dinner
Guests are invited to continue networking opportunities over a self-pay dinner after the optional Itechlaw Conference annual welcome reception.
Smiths of Smithfield, 67-77 Charterhouse St, London, EC1M 6HJ

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