ICOOLAW CONGRESSBLED 2027

31. 03. – 03. 04. 2027.

The leading congress on personal data protection and artificial intelligence, bringing together experts from across Europe.

More than 30 expert lectures, practical workshops, panel discussions, B2B meetings, recordings of every lecture, organised excursions, a concert and numerous networking opportunities await you.

Register by 1 November 2026 and receive the largest discount on the registration fee.

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SPEAKERS

The ICOOLAW Congress 2027 brings together internationally recognised regulators, institutional leaders, professors, lawyers and leading experts in data protection, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. These are the people shaping legislation, leading supervisory authorities, developing responsible technologies and making decisions that are changing the way Europe and the world govern data.

ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Hanne Juncher

Hanne Juncher

Director of Security, Integrity and Rule of Law at the Council of Europe

Hanne Juncher is the Director of Security, Integrity and Rule of Law at the Council of Europe. She previously led the Council of Europe’s work on combating money laundering and other forms of economic crime and served as Executive Secretary of the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO). She also directed the Council of Europe’s work in the fields of justice and legal co-operation, as well as its human rights assistance and awareness-raising activities. Earlier in her career, she worked in the Secretariat of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) and at the Danish Ministry of Defence, where she focused on security policy and international peace operations. She completed postgraduate legal studies at the University of Copenhagen and the University of Essex.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Beatriz de Anchorena

Beatriz de Anchorena

Director of Argentina’s Agency for Access to Public Information and Chair of the Convention 108 Committee

Beatriz de Anchorena is Head of the Agency of Access to Public Information (AAIP), Argentina’s Data Protection Authority, and Chair of the Committee of Convention 108. She graduated in Political Science from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), has a Master's in Public Policy and Development Management from Georgetown University and National University of San Martín (UNSAM). She is also a PhD candidate in Social Sciences at UBA.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Milan Marinović

Milan Marinović

Former Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Serbia

Milan Marinović is the former Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Serbia. Born in Valjevo in 1963, he graduated from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law and passed the bar examination. Before being elected Commissioner, he had a long career in the misdemeanour justice system and served as President of the Misdemeanour Court in Belgrade. The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia first elected him Commissioner in 2019.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers dr Dragoljub Reljić

dr Dragoljub Reljić

Director of the Personal Data Protection Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Dr Dragoljub Reljić is the Director of the Personal Data Protection Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He graduated from the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law and completed his postgraduate studies at the Faculty of Law of the University of East Sarajevo with an average grade of 9.71, where he also earned his doctorate with distinction. He was appointed Director of the Agency by a decision of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2020. He participates in international and regional initiatives dedicated to data protection, regulatory co-operation and the implementation of new legislation.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speaker Borislav Bozhinov

Borislav Bozhinov

Chairman of the Commission for Personal Data Protection of Bulgaria

Borislav Bozhinov graduated in 2010 with a Master’s degree from the South-West University “Neofit Rilski” in Blagoevgrad. In the same year, he acquired legal capacity to practice law. Mr Bozhinov has more than 17 years of experience in the security and public order services, as well as more than 14 years of legal experience. From 2014 to 2016, he served as a representative in the European External Action Service of the European Commission. In 2023, Mr Bozhinov was the representative of the Republic of Bulgaria at the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol), based in The Hague, the Netherlands. An important part of his preparation for work at Europol related to the processing, exchange and proper storage of individuals’ personal data within the European institutions. During his career, he has completed a number of professional training programmes, including specialised English-language training for work with European institutions at C1 level. Borislav Bozhinov has received numerous awards for his professional achievements.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speaker Axel Voss

Axel Voss

Member of the European Parliament (MEP)

Axel Voss (CDU), born in 1963, was admitted to the bar in 1994. From 1994 to 2000 he was a citizens' adviser at the European Commission Representation in Germany and from 2000 to 2009 a lecturer in European Affairs at the RheinAhrCampus of Koblenz University of Applied Sciences. He has been a Member of the European Parliament since 2009. There he represents the Middle Rhine region, which includes the cities of Cologne, Bonn and Leverkusen as well as the districts of Rhein-Sieg and Rhein-Erft. He is a member and coordinator/spokesperson for the EPP Group in the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) as well as a deputy member of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO). He specialises in artificial intelligence (AI), digital policy, European data protection and European copyright law. He was the European Parliament's rapporteur on the highly publicised reform of EU copyright law. For the Group of the European People's Party (EPP), he was also rapporteur on the so-called Passenger Name Record (PNR) and the new EU Data Protection Regulation. In the last legislative period, he was the rapporteur for the European Supply Chain Act and for AI.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers José Martínez Vilchis

José Martínez Vilchis

Commissioner President of the Institute for Transparency, Access to Public Information and Protection of Personal Data of the State of Mexico and Municipalities

Dr. José Martínez Vilchis, Commissioner President of the Institute for Transparency, Access to Public Information and Protection of Personal Data of the State of Mexico and Municipalities.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speaker Pam Dixon

Pam Dixon

Founder and Executive Director of the World Privacy Forum

Pam Dixon is the founder and executive director of the World Privacy Forum. For more than two decades, she has conducted original research on the privacy and governance of complex data ecosystems at scale. Her work spans artificial intelligence and machine learning governance, identity systems and health data, and includes extensive field research and policy engagement across more than 85 jurisdictions. Dixon was among the original appointees to the OECD AI Expert Group that drafted the OECD AI Principles and continues to chair the civil society advisory group for the OECD Digital Policy Committee and its AI Governance Working Party. She is also a member of the OECD-GPAI Steering Committee, a board adviser to the WHO Health Data Collaborative, a principal investigator at the NIST AI Consortium and an invited expert to ITU Study Group 17. She teaches global AI policy, data governance and identity ecosystems at Carnegie Mellon University. Her peer-reviewed research on India’s Aadhaar biometric identity system was cited twice in the Supreme Court of India’s landmark Aadhaar privacy decision. She is the author of ten books and a recipient of the Electronic Frontier Foundation Pioneer Award for groundbreaking research on privacy and data ecosystems.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Mr Željko Rutović

Mr Željko Rutović

President of the Council of Montenegro’s Agency for Personal Data Protection and Free Access to Information

Mr Željko Rutović is the President of the Council of Montenegro’s Agency for Personal Data Protection and Free Access to Information. He graduated from the Faculty of Philosophy in Nikšić and holds a master’s degree in the Sociology of Culture. During his professional career, he worked in public administration, including as Assistant Minister of Culture responsible for media. His publications and professional work focus on media culture, freedom of information, the digital society, artificial intelligence and personal data protection.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Diane McLeod

Diane McLeod

Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta, Canada

Diane McLeod was appointed Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta on August 1, 2022. She is Alberta’s fourth Information and Privacy Commissioner. For more than 25 years, Diane has been committed to helping governments, health care providers and businesses protect the access to information and privacy rights of citizens, patients and customers. Most recently, she served as Yukon’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, along with the roles of Ombudsman and Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner. In these roles, she helped to grow the offices, supported a culture of compliance across government and healthcare, and upheld individuals’ rights. Prior to her experience in the Yukon, Diane worked at the OIPC including as the Director of PIPA. She also worked in private practice in British Columbia supporting clients in complying with access and privacy laws, and for the former Calgary Health Region where she was responsible for the administration of FOIP and HIA. Diane has also been a member of a clinical medical research ethics board evaluating privacy risks in research proposals. Diane obtained her law degree from the University of Victoria in 2009 and has been called to the bars of British Columbia, Alberta and Yukon. As Information and Privacy Commissioner, one of Diane’s priorities is to ensure access and privacy rights are prioritized in Alberta’s efforts to diversify the economy through data-driven innovations. This includes advocating for modernized access to information and privacy laws that enable digitization across Alberta’s public, health and private sectors while safeguarding the rights of Albertans.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Jan Škoberne

Jan Škoberne

Public Policy Manager at Wolt

Jan Škoberne is Public Policy Manager at Wolt, where he works on regulatory affairs, public policy and the position of platform work. Before entering the corporate sector, he was a member of the Slovenian National Assembly and of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. His experience spans European affairs, public relations, project management, sustainability and the green transition. His work connects regulatory requirements with the needs of digital platforms and the protection of consumers and workers.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speaker Nakil Fetai

Nakil Fetai

Director of the Personal Data Protection Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia

Nakil Fetai is a lawyer and Director of the Personal Data Protection Agency of the Republic of North Macedonia. He has more than ten years of professional experience in the judiciary, during which he worked at a basic court and handled cases involving the processing of personal data and the protection of sensitive information. As Director of the Personal Data Protection Agency, he is engaged in strengthening privacy and personal data protection, enhancing institutional cooperation and implementing data protection standards in the context of the development of new technologies. He participates in national and international events dedicated to data protection, privacy, the GDPR and artificial intelligence.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Dr Arnold Kavaarpuo

Dr Arnold Kavaarpuo

Executive Director of Ghana's Data Protection Commission | Digital Governance & Financial Infrastructure Leader | AI, Data Protection & Trust Systems | Emerging Markets Specialist, Republic of Ghana

Dr Arnold Kavaarpuo is the Executive Director of Ghana’s Data Protection Commission. He has almost two decades of experience in financial technology, banking, insurance, digital financial services, regulatory compliance and strategic management. His work focuses on modernising data governance systems, strengthening regulatory oversight and developing a trust-based digital economy. He is particularly committed to connecting privacy protection with financial inclusion, innovation and the development of digital infrastructure.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speaker Sanja Unković

Sanja Unković

Deputy Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection of the Republic of Serbia

Sanja Unković was born in Belgrade in 1975. She graduated from the Third Belgrade Gymnasium and the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law. From 2004 to 2011, she worked in the banking sector in legal affairs. She joined the Office of the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection in February 2011, where she worked on inspection supervision in the field of personal data protection. She is an accredited trainer and lecturer in personal data protection. By a decision of the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia dated 25 March 2021, she was elected Deputy Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Dr Aida Kamišalić Latifić

Dr Aida Kamišalić Latifić

Assistant Professor and Researcher at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor.

Dr. Aida Kamišalić Latifić is an Assistant Professor and Researcher at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Maribor and a member of Laboratory for geospatial modelling, multimedia and artificial intelligence. She has more than twenty years of experience in research, teaching and project work. She is one of the pioneers of the EduCTX initiative, which won the 2019 eAward (eNagrada) for the best project in computer science and informatics. She has co-authored several scientific papers published in reputed journals and is the co-owner of an invention in the field of blockchain technology. In January 2020, she was awarded the title Women Engineer of the Year 2019 in Slovenia. Over the past four years, she served as State Secretary at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Slovenia, where she was responsible for the information society and the development of digital solutions. She is an expert in digital transformation and public policy design in the fields of digitalization and artificial intelligence, with a strong focus on the strategic and responsible adoption of technologies in the public sector. Her work bridges technological innovation with ethical, legal, and societal considerations, advocating for a human-centered approach to technology. Dr. Kamišalić Latifić actively collaborates with academia, research institutions, industry, and civil society organizations, contributing to discussions on digital sovereignty and the future of digital governance. She places particular emphasis on trust, security, the protection of vulnerable groups, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Francesco Capparelli

Francesco Capparelli

President, Italian Institute for Privacy and Data Valorisation (IIP) | Chief Cybersecurity Advisor, ICT Cyber Consulting

Francesco Capparelli is an Italian lawyer admitted to the Rome Bar, specialising in cybersecurity law, data protection, digital regulation and information security governance. He is President at the Italian Institute for Privacy and Data Valorisation (IIP) and Chief Cybersecurity Advisor at ICT Cyber Consulting. He advises multinational companies, large organisations and regulated entities on GDPR, NIS2, DORA, the Cyber Resilience Act, the Italian National Cybersecurity Perimeter, business continuity, cyber risk and incident governance. He is a Certified Ethical Hacker and a qualified Auditor and Lead Auditor for major international standards, including ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, ISO/IEC 20000-1, ISO 37001, ISO/IEC 42001 and ISO 9001. He also holds CIPP/E, CIPM and Europrivacy certifications. He holds two Master's degrees from LUISS University of Rome: one in Competition and Innovation Law, specialising in Privacy and Big Data, and one in Cybersecurity, specialising in Artificial Intelligence and Biometrics. He regularly teaches and publishes on cybersecurity, data protection, AI governance, digital identity and operational resilience.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Peter Mesarec

Peter Mesarec

Director of SEOS AI and author

Peter Mesarec is the founder and Director of SEOS AI, a company that helps organisations integrate artificial intelligence into everyday business processes. He has delivered more than 500 workshops, internal training sessions and strategic AI implementation programmes in over ten countries. His work focuses on the practical implementation of artificial intelligence, process optimisation and the creation of measurable business results. He is the author of “The AI Execution System”, a book dedicated to helping organisations move from experimentation to the structured adoption of AI.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speaker Nikola Čučilović

Nikola Čučilović

Deputy Head of the Technical Directorate within the Police Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Serbia

Nikola Čučilović is an information technology and cybersecurity expert with 20 years of experience in law enforcement, during which he has focused on applying modern technologies to policing and security systems. He serves as Deputy Head of the Technical Directorate within the Police Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Serbia, where he manages operations and contributes to projects involving high-tech crime, digital forensics and the use of special investigative measures. He completed undergraduate studies in computer engineering, a master’s degree in high-tech crime and specialist academic studies, with a particular focus on artificial intelligence, its potential misuse, blockchain technology and other contemporary technological challenges. He lectures on the short study programme “Cyber Law” at the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law. He holds numerous internationally recognised professional certifications in information technology, cybersecurity and cryptocurrency investigations, including Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, EITCA Information Technologies Security Programme (EITCA/IS), CompTIA Security+ and Chainalysis Reactor Investigator. Since 2020, he has been a member of the Government of the Republic of Serbia’s Co-ordination Body for Information Security and has contributed to national working groups drafting strategic documents on combating high-tech crime. He is a member of the Council of Hub201, a research, development and education centre connecting the public sector, industry, academia and start-ups to foster innovation and strengthen cyber resilience. He speaks English.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Cosimo Monda

Cosimo Monda

Director of the European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity at Maastricht University

Cosimo Monda is the Director of the European Centre on Privacy and Cybersecurity at Maastricht University’s Faculty of Law. He leads an interdisciplinary team of researchers, professors and experts working on data protection, fundamental rights, transparency, confidentiality and information security. He has extensive experience in European Union affairs, professional education, certification programmes and international project management. He graduated in Law from the University of Bologna and worked at the European Institute of Public Administration before joining Maastricht University.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Hielke Hijmans

Hielke Hijmans

Professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), former board member Belgian DPA

Prof Dr Hielke Hijmans is expert in fundamental rights, EU law, privacy and data protection, with extensive experience, mainly across the national administrations of the Netherlands and Belgium and within the European institutions; part-time professor of International and European Data Protection Law at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. April 2019- May 2026: President/Director of the Litigation Chamber and Member of the Executive Board of the Belgian Data Protection Authority. Author of The European Union as Guardian of Internet Privacy: The Story of Art 16 TFEU (Springer 2016), based on doctorate thesis. Before, he worked as consultant (e.g. at Centre for Information Policy Leadership (Washington, London, Brussels) and Considerati (Amsterdam)), at the EDPS, mostly head of policy unit, the CJEU (Cabinet Geelhoed) and at Ministry of Justice in The Hague (Legislation Directorate).
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speaker Prof. Dr Srđan Krčo

Prof. Dr Srđan Krčo

Founder and Director of DunavNET

Dr Srđan Krčo is the founder and Director of DunavNET, a company specialising in the design and implementation of IoT solutions and products for smart cities, agriculture and industry. He has more than 20 years of experience gained through developing 3G telecommunications networks at Ericsson, advancing IoT technologies and solutions in Europe and worldwide, and participating in numerous international research projects under the FP7 and Horizon 2020 programmes. He currently leads the Horizon 2020 TagItSmart project, which develops IoT solutions for consumer products using printed sensors. Srđan is one of the founders of the international IoT Forum, an active member of the Alliance for Internet of Things Innovation (AIOTI), a member of the organising committee of the international IoT Week conference, and the initiator and organiser of the senZations summer school, which has focused on IoT technologies and applications since 2006. He has published more than 70 papers in international journals and conference proceedings and holds approximately 15 patents. He has spoken at numerous IoT events worldwide. In 2007, he received the Innovation Engineer of the Year award in Ireland. Since 2017, he has been an Associate Professor at FEFA Faculty in Belgrade.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Pavol Szabo

Pavol Szabo

Board Member and Vice-President of the European Federation of Data Protection Officers

Pavol is a board member of the European Federation of Data Protection Officers (EFDPO) and Vice Chair of the Slovak Association for Personal Data Protection, organisations bringing together data protection officers and privacy professionals across Europe. He is a partner and attorney-at-law at Chrenek, Toman, Kotrba, a law firm operating in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. With over 14 years of practice, Pavol advises clients across sectors on data protection, AI, and broader compliance, and represents them in disputes and litigation. He is a regular speaker at European conferences on privacy and AI
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Norbert Faniszlo

Norbert Faniszlo

Founder of Brainist | AI Adoption Advisor | Leadership and Organizational Development Consultant | Speaker

He brings more than 25 years of international business and leadership experience across the entertainment, sporting goods, transportation, tourism, and education sectors. He approaches AI transformation as an organizational and leadership challenge, where culture, capabilities, and effective execution determine whether technology creates lasting business value. Today, he supports organizations in AI adoption, leadership enablement, AI capability building, responsible AI and governance awareness, as well as AI-powered communication, learning, and media solutions. His work combines international business and leadership experience with practical AI adoption and capability-building programs delivered for organizations including Ford, Yettel, Ledvance, Diageo, Zeina Hotels, and Budapest Spas. As the Founder of Brainist, he promotes a human-centered approach in which intelligent technologies amplify human potential while remaining aligned with organizational responsibility and business objectives. For Norbert, AI is more than a technology: it is a business capability.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Riccardo Giannetti

Riccardo Giannetti

President of the INVEO Group

Riccardo Giannetti is President of the INVEO Group and an expert in the certification and auditing of data protection systems. He is the author and programme manager of the international ISDP©10003 scheme for certifying personal data processing activities. He is also the founder and President of Osservatorio 679 and works in education, risk assessment and data protection compliance verification. He has participated as an expert and speaker at international conferences organised by data protection authorities.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Denis Tul

Denis Tul

Owner of LawIT and personal data protection expert

Denis Tul is a lawyer, founder of LawIT and consultant in IT law, data protection, artificial intelligence law, intellectual property and cybersecurity. He graduated from the Faculty of Law for Commerce and Judiciary in Novi Sad with an average grade of 9.72. He completed his master’s degree in Human Rights at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade. He works as an expert adviser to companies, public authorities and law firms and lectures at professional and corporate training programmes.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Aleksandar Mastilović

Aleksandar Mastilović

Business Strategy and Innovation Consultant at the Centre for Digital Transformation

Aleksandar Mastilović is an internationally recognised expert in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, telecommunications and smart-city development. He has two decades of experience in 5G technology, telecommunications market regulation and the digitalisation of public administration and business. Since 2021, he has worked with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia and the Centre for Digital Transformation, with a particular focus on AI adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises. He has served as a consultant and adviser to international organisations, investment funds and digital development projects in more than 30 countries.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Igor Jurić

Igor Jurić

Director of the Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (CNZD)

Igor Jurić is the founder and Director of the Centre for Missing and Exploited Children. Born in Subotica in 1973, he was a football player and coach in Serbia and abroad before becoming involved in child protection. Following the tragic death of his daughter Tijana, he dedicated himself to improving child safety, preventing violence and reforming the response system for missing minors. He has launched numerous educational and prevention programmes on online child protection, peer and sexual violence and the safe use of digital technologies.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Pjerina Gaxha – Pjerina Mema

Pjerina Gaxha – Pjerina Mema

General Director for Personal Data Protection at Albanian Information and Data Protection Commissioner

LL.M Pjerina Mema (Gaxha) holds the position of General Director for Personal Data Protection from 2021 at Albanian Information and Data Protection Commissioner. She has a long experience at the Commissioner’s Office, where she has been working since 2011. Former Director of Directorate for Personal Data Protection in the years 2015-2021. Previously, she was part of the Directorate of Administrative Investigation and the Directorate of Legal Procedures and International Relations. She graduated as a lawyer and holds a master’s degree at the Faculty of Law, University of Tirana. Holds also a master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA), from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Tirana. She is an attorney at law licensed from the National Bar Association in 2007. Previous working experience as part of the legal sector in public institutions and the private sector, such as Property Restitution and Compensation Agency, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, etc. Has a working experience at the Ministry of Justice, Madrid, Spain at the Department of International Relations. Also, has long experience in the field of human rights with her professional engagement at the Center for Integrated Legal Services and Practices, as a lawyer and as/advocate in two UNHCR and Terre des Hommes projects. Holds the certificate as TOT on human rights from the Albanian School of Public Administration (ASPA) and OSCE. She is an adjunct lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Tirana University.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Alexandra Delaney-Bhattacharya

Alexandra Delaney-Bhattacharya

Information Commissioner of the Isle of Man

Dr Alexandra Delaney-Bhattacharya has served as the Isle of Man’s Information Commissioner since September 2024. She brings extensive experience in regulatory delivery, international engagement, and cross-sector collaboration, having held senior roles at the UK Information Commissioner’s Office and the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum. Prior to entering the regulatory sector, Alex worked in management consultancy, supporting clients across the United Kingdom and Switzerland. Alex holds a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies. Her current focus is on ensuring the Isle of Man remains aligned with international data protection standards, supporting organisations through clear advice and collaboration, upholding the rights of the Island’s residents, and promoting the responsible adoption of emerging technologies. She also co-chairs the Common Thread Network (CTN). Outside of work, Alex enjoys spending time at home on the Isle of Man with her two fluffy cats.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Tine Kračun

Tine Kračun

Director of the Institute for Strategic Solutions (ISR)

Tine Kračun is the Director of the Institute for Strategic Solutions (ISR) and the founder and Editor-in-Chief of “The Adriatic: Strategic Foresight”. He leads projects that connect businesses, public institutions, international organisations and experts from the Adriatic and Western Balkan regions. He regularly moderates discussions and strategic forums dedicated to geopolitics, economics, sustainability, energy and digital transformation. His work focuses particularly on regional co-operation and the development of long-term strategic solutions.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Ivana Vrviščar

Ivana Vrviščar

Member of the Management Board of Pošta Slovenije

Ivana Vrviščar, a member of the Management Board of Pošta Slovenije, has gained extensive experience during her 25-year career in corporate and international environments, across different industries and in sales, marketing, customer care, business development, operational efficiency, procurement, distribution and logistics. Her work places particular emphasis on leadership and people development, change management and the optimisation and improvement of business processes. She strives to foster team spirit, collaboration and innovation, as well as the successful alignment of corporate strategies with operational objectives. Through a strategic approach to digitalisation and process optimisation, she is committed to creating an environment that supports agility, new business models and long-term success. She regularly asks “Why?” because she believes we should never lose our curiosity, the driving force behind expanding knowledge and personal development.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Maria das Dores Jesus Correia Pinto

Maria das Dores Jesus Correia Pinto

Chair of the Board of the Data Protection Agency of Angola

Maria das Dores Jesus Correia Pinto is an engineer and Chair of the Board of Angola’s Data Protection Agency (APD), the national authority responsible for supervising and regulating personal data processing. As head of the Agency, she contributes to the development of the regulatory framework, international co-operation and the strengthening of privacy and personal data protection in Angola. Since 2023, she has also served as Vice-President of the African Network of Data Protection Authorities (NADPA–RAPDP). She actively represents Angola at international events dedicated to data governance, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital privacy and the independence of supervisory authorities. She also helped establish the Network of Portuguese-Speaking Data Protection Authorities by signing the Lisbon Declaration on behalf of Angola. Before joining the APD, she held senior positions in information technology, communications, documentation and data processing within Angola’s public administration. She is a co-author of the professional paper “Current Challenges of Personal Data Protection in Angola”, published in 2024, which addresses legal, technological and institutional challenges, artificial intelligence, big data and the need for alignment with international standards.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Jose Sutton Belarmino II

Jose Sutton Belarmino II

Deputy Privacy Commissioner, National Privacy Commission, Philippines

Atty. Jose Amelito S. Belarmino II, MSc is Deputy Privacy Commissioner of the Philippines’ National Privacy Commission, with the rank of Undersecretary. He specialises in data protection, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity and digital forensics. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in Speech Communication from the University of the Philippines Diliman and earned his law degree from San Beda University. As a Chevening Scholar, he completed a master’s degree in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics with distinction at the University of Westminster. At the National Privacy Commission, he previously served as Chief of Staff to the inaugural Privacy Commissioner and as Acting Executive Director, contributing to the development of the national data protection system and international co-operation. Before returning to the Commission, he was Director of Global Privacy for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Marriott International. He has passed the bar examinations in the Philippines and California and teaches data protection, electronic commerce and digital regulation.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speakers Nevena Praizović

Nevena Praizović

Head of Legal at Ananas E-commerce d.o.o.

Nevena Praizović holds a master’s degree in the Economic Analysis of Law and is Head of Legal at Ananas Ecommerce d.o.o. She has fifteen years of professional experience in e-commerce and consumer law. Until July 2021, she worked at the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications, spending eight years as an adviser in the Consumer Protection Sector and more than two years as a senior adviser in the Digital Agenda Development Department. She actively participated in drafting the legislative framework for trade, electronic commerce and consumer protection. She has experience implementing EU IPA consumer-protection projects, including legislative project components, training and workshops for businesses, employees of competent institutions and media representatives. She has many years of experience presenting new legislative solutions and has spoken at numerous professional consultations, legal forums, seminars, workshops and specialised in-house training programmes. She is the author of numerous professional legal articles and commentaries on trade, e-commerce and consumer protection, as well as an academic paper on compliance and risk management in trade, published in 2026 in the Journal of the University of Belgrade Faculty of Law.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speaker Dr Polona Pičman Štefančič

Dr Polona Pičman Štefančič

Legal and Policy Expert at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of the Republic of Slovenia

Dr Polona Pičman Štefančič is a Slovenian legal and policy expert working at the intersection of law, artificial intelligence, digital governance and technology ethics. At the Ministry of Digital Transformation of the Republic of Slovenia, she works within the Directorate for Digital Society and contributes to national policy and international co-operation on the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence. Her work includes the legal and ethical frameworks for AI in public administration, Slovenia’s national AI ecosystem and co-operation between research institutions, the public sector and business. She has presented Slovenia’s AI priorities and activities at national and international forums, including work connected with the implementation of the EU AI Act and the development of the country’s AI strategy. She holds a doctorate in law, lectures in Slovenia and abroad and is an author and co-author of several books. Before joining the Ministry, she directed the Rea IT Research Centre and represented Gartner in Slovenia.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speaker Marko Štefančič

Marko Štefančič

Director of the Slovenian National AI Competence Centre

Marko Štefančič, MBA, is the Director of the Slovenian National AI Competence Centre, where he leads activities aimed at accelerating the responsible and effective adoption of artificial intelligence in business, public administration and society. He has more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry, including senior roles at Gartner in Slovenia and Central Asia. At the National AI Competence Centre, he coordinates a broad national consortium that connects companies, research and educational institutions and the wider innovation ecosystem. His work focuses on helping organisations move from isolated AI pilots to safe, systematic and measurable implementation in processes, products and services. The Centre serves as Slovenia’s central entry point for expert support, knowledge transfer, training, practical use cases and co-operation on artificial intelligence.
ICOOLAW Congress 2027 Speaker Dragan Milošev

Dragan Milošev

Business Secret and Personal Data Protection Expert, employed at NIS a.d. Novi Sad

Dragan Milošev holds a Master of Laws degree. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Novi Sad, where he also completed master’s academic studies in law. He has passed both the bar examination and the attorney examination. He continued his professional development at the Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, where he completed the study programme “Protection of Classified Information and Business Secrets”, specialising in business secret protection. He also completed the professional development programme “Cyber Law” at the Faculty of Law, University of Belgrade. He holds internationally recognised certificates in information security management, privacy protection and risk management, including ISO/IEC Information Security Management Systems, ISO/IEC 27701 Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) and ISO 31000 Risk Management, as well as numerous other training programmes and seminars in information security, personal data protection and corporate security. His professional experience includes work at the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Serbia to the OSCE, the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna, where he followed various aspects of international law, including human rights protection. He was a member of the delegation of the Republic of Serbia at the 2015 OSCE Ministerial Council in Belgrade. He also gained legal experience as a trainee attorney in Novi Sad. Since 2019, he has been employed by NIS a.d. Novi Sad, where he works on business secret protection and personal data protection.
More speakers coming soon

The programme continues to expand with new international experts and representatives of regulatory authorities, institutions and companies. Further names will be announced progressively.

CENTRAL THEME

Human at the Centre

Technology advances. People remain at the centre.

The central theme of the 6th ICOOLAW Congress begins with a crucial question: how can we build a digital society in which technology serves people while their rights, dignity and safety remain protected?

Through personal data protection, the responsible use of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, we will explore the boundaries of innovation, accountability for automated decisions and the creation of trust in the digital environment.

Special attention will be given to GDPR implementation, new regulatory standards, AI risk management, information-system security and aligning technological progress with the fundamental right to privacy.

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Data Protection

Privacy, the GDPR and responsible data processing in modern business across EU countries and the countries of the former Yugoslavia.

Artificial Intelligence

Transparent systems, risk control and accountability for automated decisions.

Cybersecurity

System resilience, incident prevention and the preservation of digital trust.

LECTURE TOPICS

Hanne JuncherDirector of Security, Integrity and Rule of Law at the Council of Europe

Trust in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Data Protection, Security and the Rule of Law

dr Dragoljub ReljićDirector of the Personal Data Protection Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Personal Data Protection: Where Do Companies and Institutions Go Wrong?

Jan ŠkobernePublic Policy Manager at Wolt

Data Accumulation in the Sales Process and Consumer Protection

dr Aida Kamišalić LatifićState Secretary at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of the Republic of Slovenia and Assistant Professor at the University of Maribor

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration

Francesco CapparelliPresident of the Italian Institute for Privacy and Data Valorisation and Chief Cybersecurity Adviser at ICT Cyber Consulting

Cybersecurity and Data Protection in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Peter MesarecFounder and Director of SEOS AI

The Most Common Mistakes Companies Make When Implementing Artificial Intelligence

dr Hielke HijmansVisiting Professor at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and former member of the Executive Board of the Belgian Data Protection Authority

The GDPR in Practice: What Organisations Can Learn from the Decisions of Supervisory Authorities.

Pavol SzaboEFDPO Board Member and Vice-President of the Slovak Association for Personal Data Protection

From Privacy Policies to Real-Time Transparency

Denis TulFounder of LawIT and expert in personal data protection and IT law

The Data Protection Officer in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Igor JurićFounder and Director of the Centre for Missing and Exploited Children

Protecting Children Online in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Pjerina Gaxha – Pjerina MemaGeneral Director for Personal Data Protection at the Office of Albania’s Information and Data Protection Commissioner

Artificial Intelligence, Privacy and Cybersecurity: Aligning Challenges and Future Perspectives

Ivana VrviščarMember of the Management Board of Pošta Slovenije

Why the Future of Artificial Intelligence Is Not About Replacing People, but About Collaboration

Nevena PraizovićHead of Legal at Ananas E-commerce d.o.o.

The Customer under the AI Lens

Nikola ČučilovićDeputy Head of the Technical Directorate within the Police Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Serbia

AI-Generated Fraud and Identity Theft: Challenges for Investigations and Legal Protection

Dragan MiloševBusiness Secret and Personal Data Protection Expert, employed at NIS a.d. Novi Sad

Workshop: From Mapping to Preparing Records of Personal Data Processing Activities

WHAT DO YOU GET?

A single registration fee gives you far more than access to lectures: you receive first-class professional knowledge, practical experience and direct access to the people shaping the future of the industry. Every part of the programme is designed to remain valuable long after the Congress ends.

ICOOLAW 2027 – What you get – 30+ lectures

30+ lectures

Leading experts from across Europe will share their knowledge and experience in AI, data protection and cybersecurity.

The lectures will give participants practical, applicable knowledge and skills they can use as soon as they return to work.

ICOOLAW 2027 – What you get – 3 panel discussions

3 panel discussions

Representatives of data protection authorities, the European Union and countries from around the world will present the latest developments and trends in this field.

The panels are designed to familiarise participants with current developments, the practice of data protection authorities and planned legislative changes in the panellists’ countries, enabling them to prepare in good time.

ICOOLAW 2027 – What you get – 4+ workshops

4+ workshops

The workshops will give you the opportunity to learn how to draft a range of legal documents in the field of personal data protection.

The workshops are practical and designed to give you knowledge and experience that you can apply within your company or institution.

ICOOLAW 2027 – What you get – Legal Clinic

Legal Clinic

Expert analysis of participants’ documentation relating to personal data protection and business compliance.

Participants will be able to submit personal data protection documentation for expert review and receive feedback on its quality, together with recommendations for potential amendments and improvements.

ICOOLAW 2027 – What you get – Recordings of all lectures

Recordings of all lectures

All lectures remain available to watch again for the following year.

Every lecture at the Congress is recorded, and the recordings remain available to you for one year after the Congress ends.

ICOOLAW 2027 – What you get – Congress App

Congress App

Your personal agenda, meeting scheduling, participant networking and all important updates in one place.

Through the app, participants can schedule meetings in advance, exchange messages, follow the programme, rate speakers, search for other participants and organise their entire Congress experience.

ICOOLAW 2027 – What you get – B2B meetings

B2B meetings

Connect directly with speakers, company representatives and other relevant Congress participants.

The Congress app enables participants to arrange meetings with other participants and speakers. Meetings take place in a dedicated meeting room, with participants agreeing the date and time directly.

ICOOLAW 2027 – What you get – 2 excursions

2 excursions

Our Congress is known for excursions that introduce participants both to the culture of the destination and to one another.

The detailed excursion programme will be announced soon. The excursions offer participants an opportunity to connect outside the conference hall in Bled’s more relaxed surroundings.

ICOOLAW 2027 – What you get – Concert

Concert

The closing event offers an unforgettable atmosphere and informal participant networking.

The performer will be announced soon. Previous Congress concerts have featured Amadeus Band, Dženan Lončarević and Haris Džinović.

WHO IS THE CONGRESS FOR?

ICOOLAW brings together leaders, lawyers, regulators and technology experts who make decisions about data, privacy and digital transformation. The Congress is designed for everyone seeking practical knowledge, relevant contacts and greater confidence in responding to emerging legal and technological challenges.

Company directors and board members

Court presidents, judges and representatives of judicial institutions

Directors and heads of legal departments

Attorneys and legal representatives

Representatives of ministries, regional authorities and local governments

Data protection, information security and compliance professionals

IT professionals, information security experts, data analysts and technology teams

Economists, managers and business-process professionals

All professionals who process, use or manage personal data

WHAT WAS THE PREVIOUS CONGRESS LIKE?

We captured moments in which professional knowledge became meaningful conversations, new partnerships and experiences that lasted long after the event. Discover the atmosphere of the previous ICOOLAW Congress in Bled.

HOTELS

Special accommodation rates have been arranged for ICOOLAW Congress participants at selected hotels in Bled. Compare the offers, check what is included and explore the hotels reserved for you.

ICOOLAW accommodation selection · 01

Hotel Bled Rose

Accommodation rates
Single roomSingle room with breakfast per person / per night
€155
Double roomDouble room with breakfast per person / per night
€100

Included in the price

  • Bed and breakfast
  • Swimming pool access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Taxes and fees

Not included in the price

  • Dinner – €40 per person / per night
  • Parking – €10 per night
  • Sauna access – €25
ICOOLAW accommodation selection · 02

Hotel Park

Accommodation rates
Single roomSingle room with half board (breakfast and dinner) per person / per night
€196
Double roomDouble room with half board (breakfast and dinner) per person / per night
€130

Included in the price

  • Accommodation with breakfast and dinner
  • Swimming pool access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Taxes and fees

Not included in the price

  • Parking – €12 per night
  • Lake-view room – €22 per night
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Hotel Kompas

Accommodation rates
Single roomSingle room with half board (breakfast and dinner) per person / per night
€135
Double roomDouble room with half board (breakfast and dinner) per person / per night
€95

Included in the price

  • Accommodation with breakfast and dinner
  • Swimming pool access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Taxes and fees

Not included in the price

  • Parking – €12 per night
  • Lake-view room – €20 per night
ICOOLAW accommodation selection · 04

Hotel Lovec

Accommodation rates
Single roomSingle room with half board (breakfast and dinner) per person / per night
€135
Double roomDouble room with half board (breakfast and dinner) per person / per night
€95

Included in the price

  • Accommodation with breakfast and dinner
  • Swimming pool access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Taxes and fees

Not included in the price

  • Parking – €12 per night
ICOOLAW accommodation selection · 05

Hotel Astoria

Accommodation rates
Single roomSingle room with bed and breakfast per person / per night
€132
Double roomDouble room with bed and breakfast per person / per night
€86

Included in the price

  • Bed and breakfast
  • Parking
  • Wi-Fi
  • Taxes and fees

Not included in the price

  • Dinner – €32 per person / per night
  • Wellness centre (4 saunas with a cooling pool, fitness centre, experience showers and Kneipp therapies) – €15 per entry

REGISTRATION FEES

Standard
€699 €499
€499until 1 November 2026
€549from 2 November 2026
€599from 1 January 2027
€699from 15 March 2027

What do you get?

  • 30+ expert lectures
  • 4 practical workshops
  • 3 panel discussions
  • Welcome cocktail reception
  • Coffee breaks
  • Congress materials
  • B2B meetings
  • 2 organised excursions
  • Concert
The Congress’s most exclusive package

VIP

€4,997

One VIP registration for a person seeking maximum visibility, access and networking value.

What do you get?

  • One VIP registration + 2 Standard registrations for team members
  • Exclusive VIP dinner with speakers and conference partners
  • Reserved front-row seating
  • Priority registration with no waiting
  • Access to private networking sessions
  • Personal introductions to relevant participants and potential partners
  • Company logo on the website, presentations and selected conference materials
  • Promotional stand at the Congress
  • VIP company profile in the Congress app
  • Professional photos and video material from the event

MEDIA SPONSORS

QUALITY GUARANTEE

If you are not satisfied with the Congress, you will receive complimentary registration for the next ICOOLAW Congress.

We are one of the few conferences to guarantee quality. We do so because we know that we have selected outstanding speakers, created excellent content and will deliver an experience you will value.

REGISTRATION FORM

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is included in the registration fee?

The registration fee includes access to lectures, workshops, round-table discussions, parties, B2B meetings and other Congress activities. Please see the registration fee schedule. Payment of the registration fee is mandatory.

What is included in the accommodation price?

The accommodation price includes three nights in a single or double room with breakfast and/or dinner. Some hotels include both breakfast and dinner, while others include breakfast only.

Do I book accommodation through you?

Yes. Accommodation is booked and paid for through us. However, you may also arrange your own accommodation if the options offered do not suit you.

For additional information, contact us.

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