Includes continental breakfast.

Hear a review of key licensing law concepts and developments, including data licensing, unique challenges posed by AI and big data, licensing of characters and likeness, implied licensing and other cutting-edge topics.

Edward A. Cavazos, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP - Austin, TX

In the midst of multi-billion dollar exits for open source software companies in 2018, emerging companies are pushing the envelope of what "open" means - Commons Clause, Server Sided Public License, and other variations are challenging existing open source models. Learn about the latest developments in software licensing and monetization of open source software development.

Heather J. Meeker, O'Melveny & Myers LLP and OSS Capital - Okland, CA

Although the monumental Oracle v. Google litigation continues, the Federal Circuit's 2014 ruling on the copyrightability of interfaces has already upset previous understandings that underpin the software industry. Rather than revisit the complex details of the Oracle v. Google litigation, this session will review trends in copyright litigation relating to software interfaces, suggest practical tips for advising clients, and guess at where the next battlefields may emerge. 

Fred von Lohmann, Attorney at Law - San Francisco, CA

As AI application expands, the horizons of this issue do as well. Get a focused perspective on "human-machine teaming," including the ethical issues in this space.

Ben Herndon, U.S. Dept. of Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Washington, DC

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Cities are increasingly adopting emerging technology and implementing “Smart Cities” initiatives to improve services. These initiatives promise to increase the efficiency of city operations through sensors, cameras, and other internet-connected devices, but these initiatives carry many risks. Hear a discussion of the applicable legal and regulatory issues associated with these initiatives, especially with regard to privacy and cybersecurity.

Rhonda Collins, City of Atlanta - Atlanta, GA
Elaine Nicholson, City of Austin - Austin, TX

In an age of accelerating change, technology-driven innovation keeps lawyers busy. How do you advise a client when their business model is so disruptive it tests the bounds of existing law? And what are the ethical considerations you must weigh to make sure you don’t violate your own duties as a lawyer while helping your client meet its business objectives?

Moderator:
Christopher T. Brown, Attorney at Law, PLLC - Austin, TX
Panelists:
Daniel J. Brennan, Twitter, Inc. - San Francisco, CA
Courtney Hicks Dickey, Dosh, Inc. - Austin, TX

Review current trends and issues for early stage and late stage financings.

Alan Bickerstaff, Shearman & Sterling - Austin, TX

Discuss recent key developments in private company merger and acquisition transactions including trends in deal terms, use of deal insurance, and recent Delaware case-law. Hear the perspectives of internal counsel, corporate development and external M&A counsel.

Moderator:
J. Robert Suffoletta, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C. - West Lake Hills, TX
Panelists:
J. Matthew Lyons, Shearman & Sterling, LLP - Austin, TX
Keith E. Witek, SiFive, Inc. - Austin, TX

Explore the growing role of data analytics in traditional employment decision-making, the use of wearable and implantable technology to capture employee data, and the legal risks associated with same. The effects of real-time performance metrics and hyper-transparency on employee feedback models will also be discussed. 

Jason Boulette, Boulette Golden & Marin L.L.P. - Austin, TX

Includes continental breakfast.

Review upcoming California Consumer Privacy Act requirements for covered businesses, discuss operational trade-offs in charting a compliance pathway for privacy, and discuss emerging privacy regimes both here in the US and internationally.

Jessica Cassidy Katz, Whole Foods Market - Austin, TX
Devika Kornbacher, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Houston, TX
Sooji Seo, Dell - Round Rock, TX

An overview of relevant U.S. export controls and economic sanctions laws and regulations focused for lawyers working with technology companies. The presentation will cover international sales issues, implications with respect to non-U.S. employees and considerations in mergers and acquisitions.

David R. Johnson, Vinson & Elkins LLP - Washington, DC

Shannon Hutcheson, Hutcheson | Bowers LLLP - Austin, TX
Hon. Lee Yeakel, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas - Austin, TX
Hon. Scott K. Field, Third Court of Appeals - Austin, TX

Trade Secret law can be a potent weapon for protection of software. Recent cases such as Epic v. Tata, Waymo v. Uber, and Amrock v. HouseCanary have illustrated how powerful a strong contract clause can be in preventing, and providing remedies for, misappropriation of software inventions. Discover how to maximize trade secret protection for software.

Danielle Joy "DJ" Healey, Fish & Richardson P.C. - Houston, TX

The media, entertainment and technology industries are converging, resulting in a dynamic environment for providers and consumers. Explore the legal considerations arising in connection with this convergence in the context of virtual and augmented reality content and technology. 

Tammy Brandt, Dreamscape Immersive - Culver City, CA
Courtney S. York, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP - Dallas, TX

Over the last six months and into the next six months of this current Congress, there has been an increase in federal and state legislative activity surrounding consumer data privacy and protection. Meanwhile, the FTC has been busy in the background, testifying before house and senate subcommittees, to ask for more enforcement authority and the right to impose civil penalties. Whether all 50 states enact a consumer data privacy law or whether the federal government does so - and preempts them all - ultimately the FTC will likely remain the primary enforcement agency.  Learn, from the experts on this panel, about some basic steps that all in-counsel can start taking to make their compliance program ready.  The panelists will also discuss the most pressing developments from the perspective of legal risk and how to mitigate it. And, you will learn key takeaways for how to operationalize the new requirements to meet business objectives.

James E. Elliott, Federal Trade Commission - Dallas, TX
Ryan Lobato, Exxon Mobil Corp. - Houston, TX
Elizabeth Rogers, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP - Austin, TX

Discuss categories of risk (including commercial, performance, legal compliance, and cyber) for technology contracts. Hear the speakers draw from their experience to provide guidance and practice tips on the assessment and allocation of risk in limitations-of-liability, indemnities, and various other contractual provisions, as well as some related considerations regarding insurance requirements. Also touch on self-help measures and internal process implications, and hear a high-level discussion of specific data and information systems risk implications under the PCI standards, HIPAA, NERC CIP, the California Privacy Protection Act, and the GDPR.

Bart W. Huffman, Reed Smith LLP - Houston, TX
Bert G. Kaminski, ServiceMax Inc. - Pleasanton, CA

Explore how digital tools and innovations in technology are changing the traditional ways of delivering healthcare services. Hear a discussion on the innovations and uses of digital and mobile apps, the benefits and risks of their use, cybersecurity and other operational issues including approaches for evaluation, selection, and testing of new technologies.

Moderator:
Lisa Clark, Duane Morris LLP - Philadelphia, PA
Panelists:
Mellie Price, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas - Austin, TX
Julian L. Rivera, Husch Blackwell LLP - Austin, TX