ITechLaw 2009 World Technology Law Conference and Annual Meeting to Take Place in Seattle, May 14-15
The International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw; http://www.itechlaw.org) will hold its 2009 World Technology Law Conference and Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington, USA, May 14-15, at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.
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ITechLaw is the premier organization for lawyers in the technology sector worldwide. The annual conference (http://www.itechlaw.org/seattle2009/) draws attendees from around the globe, and features international speakers on current important topics in technology law, including e-commerce, intellectual property, outsourcing models, data privacy, open source, Internet gaming, Internet and telecommunications convergence, and the effects of the financial services sector’s recent instability on technology law practice.
“In times of economic turmoil, staying informed is critical, and our 2009 World Technology Law Conference and Annual meeting offers the opportunity to learn solutions to today’s most pressing issues, from the finest minds in technology law, all gathered in one place,” said John M. Carson, president of ITechLaw and senior partner of Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP. “Being the technology hub of the Northwest and a city at the forefront of ‘green’ consciousness, Seattle is an excellent backdrop for this year’s conference.”
In addition to presentations by top practitioners in technology law, including in-house counsel from cutting-edge companies such as Alcatel-Lucent, Facebook, Microsoft, T-Mobile and Vidiator, attendees will have ample occasion to strengthen existing relationships and build new ones during networking lunches and breaks. Wednesday evening’s Welcome Reception and Thursday’s optional Gala Evening at the Seattle Museum of Flight will provide more opportunities for enjoyable socializing with colleagues. As a further attendee benefit, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit will be offered for many U.S. states and British Columbia.
Full program details are available at http://www.itechlaw.org/seattle2009/program.html, and online registration is at http://www.itechlaw.org/seattle2009/register.html. Note that the non-member registration fee includes a complimentary membership in ITechLaw, valid through June 30, 2010.
2009 ITechLaw World Technology Conference Program Highlights:
New Technologies and Other Hot Issues
* In the Clouds: Cloud Computing
* Ambient Intelligence: Changing Legal Standards of Behavior
* Social Networking within the Work Place – Strategic Advantage or Liability Bomb?
* E-Waste
* Errors in Electronic Communications: An Update on International Legal Developments
E-Commerce Legal Developments
* Liability for Wireless Internet Connections
* Latest Developments in Dealing with Fake Profiles, Age and Identity Issues
* Screen Scraping
* Continued Transformation of Money: Mobile Payments and Mobile Banking
Commercial Contracting/Outsourcing
* Liability and Indemnification Provisions in ICT Projects: A Comparison of Current Practices and Trends in the Negotiation of ICT Contracts Across the U.S., Europe and Asia
* How to Protect your Company in a Downturn: An IP and Corporate M&A Perspective
* Outsourcing: The Impact of Global Economic Turmoil in Financial Markets on ICT Projects and Contracts
* Issues Regarding Multi-Territorial IP Licenses
Intellectual Property/Open Source
* Application of IP Laws in Virtual and Mirror Worlds
* Marketing and Advertising: Doing Business on the Internet
* Open Source Update
Data Protection/Privacy
* Mobile Data Protection
* Data Protection in a Down Economy
* The Aftermath of a Security Breach: Beyond Notice
* Global Developments in Workplace Privacy
As a measure of the high regard for the ITechLaw World Technology Conference and Annual Meeting within the international technology law community, this year’s event is sponsored by more than 20 organizations: http://www.itechlaw.org/seattle2009/sponsors.html. A limited number of sponsorships is still available; details are located at http://www.itechlaw.org/seattle2009/sponsorship_opportunities.html.
About the International Technology Law Association
Founded in 1971, ITechLaw is the world’s premier organization representing lawyers in the technology sector. The organization’s global membership spans six continents and embodies a broad spectrum of expertise. In addition to serving as a forum for members to discuss a wide range of legal issues, the association regularly organizes conferences that explore cutting-edge issues and trends in both information technology and intellectual property law. For more information, visit the ITechLaw Web site at http://www.itechlaw.org.