III International Congress of Lawyers
GDPR in European Countries
icoolaw 2024, the III International Congress of Lawyers organised by Kec Group, was held from 27 February to 2 March in Bled, Slovenia. The Congress was dedicated to the practical application of GDPR in European countries, personal data protection, modern regulatory challenges and the future of law in the digital environment.
icoolaw 2024 introduced participants to the practical application of GDPR within the European legal space.
The Congress focused on the practical application of GDPR in European countries, giving participants the opportunity to stay informed about the latest regulations and trends in personal data protection across Europe, with a special emphasis on the General Data Protection Regulation.
Participants had the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the rights and obligations of data subjects, as well as security measures and procedures for reporting personal data breaches.
The Congress also addressed contemporary topics such as artificial intelligence and data protection, the collection and handling of biometric data, cybersecurity and other issues that are increasingly important for legal practice.
You can explore more about the ICOOLAW international congress platform or contact the organisers through the official ICOOLAW contact page. For broader regulatory context, useful resources include the European Data Protection Board and information about the EU AI Act.
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The Congress combined education, networking and an experience that went beyond the traditional conference format.
Latest topics
Current topics in law, data protection, privacy and digital regulation.
New connections
New business connections, professional contacts and opportunities for future cooperation.
Exclusive location
Bled offered participants an environment that combined education, professional development and a unique congress experience.
Topics that shaped the III International Congress of Lawyers
The Congress programme focused on GDPR, online privacy, cybersecurity, business operations and the future of data protection.
GDPR and AI
GDPR and Online Privacy
Cybersecurity and GDPR
Processing and Management of Personal Data
Business and GDPR
The Future of Data Protection
Lectures, workshops, excursions and the social programme formed a complete congress experience.
Lectures
Expert lectures focused on legal challenges related to GDPR, combining the theoretical framework with practical application.
Workshops
Workshops enabled participants to see how theory is applied in real legal and business situations through concrete examples.
Excursions
Participants had the opportunity to experience Bled and Ljubljana through a programme that combined education, leisure and Slovenian culture.
Parties
The evening programme created space for relaxation, informal networking and memories that marked the Congress.
Lectures at icoolaw 2024 were based on the practical application of GDPR.
Lectures within the International Congress of Lawyers were special because, in addition to the theoretical aspect, they were based on practical application, helping participants prepare for legal challenges in the field of GDPR.
Experts in personal data protection provided participants with relevant information, as well as theoretical and practical knowledge immediately applicable in practice. The aim of the Congress was practical application and readiness for current trends in the legal world.
In addition to lectures, panel discussions were organised covering areas in which GDPR is applied, as well as case studies that presented the application of GDPR in legal business through current topics and market needs.
Workshops were particularly important for participants who wanted to see the practical application of theory, especially in areas that are expanding and will become increasingly important in the future.
B2B meetings opened space for direct networking between participants and speakers.
B2B meetings represented meetings between companies and individuals, creating opportunities for negotiations, planning, cooperation and other business activities.
All Congress participants had the opportunity to meet with any speaker or other participant, making the Congress a space for direct communication with important lawyers and professionals who are often difficult to reach through traditional channels.
“I have to thank you for the opportunity to have a B2B meeting, as well as for the idea itself, which you implemented excellently. After several months, we established business cooperation, which means more to me, as someone at the beginning of my career, than you can imagine.”
The Congress combined professional development, exploring Bled and informal networking.
The programme was designed to provide participants with a balance between learning, business networking, exploring local attractions and relaxation.
Welcome cocktail
The Congress began with a welcome cocktail, creating the first opportunity for participants from different countries to meet.
Excursions
Excursions allowed participants to discover the beauty of Bled and Ljubljana through a mix of leisure, culture and professional networking.
Parties
The evening programme was an opportunity for relaxation, informal networking, music and creating memories from the Congress.
Speakers at the III International Congress of Lawyers
The Congress brought together representatives of institutions, commissioners, attorneys, data protection experts, in-house lawyers and professionals from the region and Europe.
Andrej Tomšič
Deputy Information Commissioner, Data Protection Officer at the Office of the Information Commissioner of the Republic of Slovenia
Anton Mežan
Mayor of the Municipality of Bled
Isabelle Vereecken
Head of Secretariat of the European Data Protection Board
Mojca Prelesnik
Information Commissioner for Public Information and Personal Data Protection of Slovenia
Milan Marinović
Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and Personal Data Protection of Serbia
Dr Dragoljub Reljić
Director of the Personal Data Protection Agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Zdravko Vukić
Director of the Croatian Personal Data Protection Agency
Bojana Šćepanović
State Secretary at the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Serbia
Tamara (Marinković) Kenworthey
Attorney from New York
Smilja Obradović
Director of the Legal Affairs Directorate of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia
Milimir Govedarica
Attorney General of Republika Srpska
Zoran Pašalić
Protector of Citizens of the Republic of Serbia
Brankica Janković
Commissioner for the Protection of Equality
Alija Beganović
President of the Misdemeanor Court in Bijelo Polje
Denis Tul
LawIT
Igor Jurić
Director of the Centre for Missing and Exploited Children
Elena Rajković
Director of the Legal Department at MTEL
Stanislav Radulović
Acting Deputy Secretary at the Provincial Secretariat for Culture, Public Information and Relations with Religious Communities
Ivan Milošević
Partner at JPM & Partners Law Office
Teodora Čordarov
Director of the Legal Department at MTEL
Bogdan Vujović
BCAS – Crypto Regulatory Advisory
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About Icoolaw III (Bled)
Icoolaw III was held in Bled, Slovenia, from February 27 to March 2, 2024. The congress focused on the practical application of GDPR in European countries, providing an opportunity to stay informed about the latest regulations and trends in personal data protection across Europe, with a special emphasis on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The conference enabled a deeper understanding of the rights and obligations of data subjects, as well as acquaintance with the most effective security measures and procedures for reporting personal data breaches.
The congress also initiated discussions on various contemporary topics, such as artificial intelligence and data protection, the collection and handling of biometric data, and many other relevant topics.
This event offered not only educational value but also an exceptional opportunity for networking with leading professionals in the legal industry. Lectures, meetings, panels, and workshops facilitated active participation, question-asking, and the exchange of experiences with colleagues from numerous European countries.
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