Navigate the complex world of AI law and position your startup for success. This session equips founders and key team members with the knowledge to understand global AI regulations, mitigate risks across their value chain, and enhance their attractiveness to become “exit-ready” through proactive legal compliance.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- List the major global AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, US regulations) and summarize their key provisions.
- Compare and contrast the approaches to AI regulation taken by different jurisdictions (e.g., EU, US, China) and analyze their potential impact on AI startups operating internationally.
- Categorize potential legal and ethical risks associated with AI across different stages of the value chain (data acquisition, model development, deployment) and explain the implications of each.
- Assess the effectiveness of various risk mitigation strategies (e.g., algorithmic auditing, data anonymization, explainable AI) in addressing specific AI-related risks.
- Demonstrate how to conduct due diligence on AI systems to identify potential legal and regulatory red flags that could impact an investment or acquisition.
Intellectual Property (IP) is more than legal protection—it’s a critical business enabler. This session introduces the fundamentals of IP as a strategic asset, explores its role in the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI), and highlights practical tools from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to empower businesses. Attendees will leave with actionable insights and strategies to make IP work for their business in a tech-driven landscape.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
● Identify key forms of intellectual property (IP) and their relevance to businesses.
● List the implications of AI-driven innovation on IP management and strategy.
● Use WIPO’s tools and services for streamlining IP processes.
This presentation celebrates the courage and resilience it takes to leave the safety of a conventional career and embark on the entrepreneurial journey. While the path is filled with uncertainty, emotional swings, and financial risks, it is also a powerful opportunity for personal transformation and fulfillment. Success in entrepreneurship is not simply about financial gain, it is about reclaiming your life and aligning your work with your passions and values. Every step forward, no matter how small, is a victory over fear and doubt. By embracing resourcefulness, building strong client relationships, and focusing on execution rather than perfection, entrepreneurs create lasting impact. Resilience becomes the foundation of success. Entrepreneurs learn to navigate isolation, wear many hats, and face challenges head-on with adaptability and commitment. Through perseverance, they grow stronger, more capable, and more authentic. Ultimately, the journey rewards those who dare to try, not just with achievements, but with the deep satisfaction of becoming the best version of themselves. The risk is real, but so is the reward: the freedom to live unapologetically, build something meaningful, and inspire others through bold action. The biggest regret is not failure, but never having tried to pursue your true calling.
Learning objectives
- Understand the emotional and practical challenges of entrepreneurship: Recognize the internal conflicts, fears, and sacrifices involved in leaving a stable career to start an entrepreneurial journey.
- Identify the risks and realities of going independent: Learn about the isolation, financial uncertainty, and personal responsibility that come with entrepreneurship, contrasting them with the safety of corporate life.
- Learn key success factors in entrepreneurship: Grasp the importance of execution over perfection, the need for building a strong support team, and maintaining a focus on clients.
