On 19 November 2026, the 4th HÄRTING AI Day will take place in Berlin. Over the course of the day, we will be exploring current issues relating to artificial intelligence, the AI Act, data protection and the practical application of AI in businesses.
4th AI Day – AI in (Legal) Practice
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Date
19. November 2026
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Location
Härting Office
AI Day brings together experts from the fields of supervision, regulation, corporate practice and the AI industry. The focus is on how AI can be deployed in a way that is not only technically sound, but also legally compliant, strategic and practical.
AI has long since become part of everyday business life. At the same time, the legal and organisational requirements are becoming more specific: companies must grapple with the AI Act, data protection regulations, internal responsibilities, governance structures, liability issues and practical implementation processes. This is where we now wish to build on this with the HÄRTING AI Day for the fourth time.
Look forward to a day featuring legal analysis, case studies from corporate practice, perspectives from regulatory bodies and opportunities for discussion. As always, the focus is not on abstract debates about principles, but on specific practical issues.
Tickets: Until 31 August 2026, a limited number of early-bird tickets are available at a special price of €150 plus VAT. You save €50 compared to the regular net ticket price. Free cancellation is possible up to one week before the event.
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What it’s all about
The 4th HÄRTING AI Day will focus, amongst other things, on the following questions:
- How will the AI Act specifically affect businesses?
- What data protection requirements must be observed when using AI?
- What governance structures do companies need to ensure the responsible use of AI?
- How can AI projects be supported from a legal perspective without unnecessarily hindering innovation?
- What experiences have companies already had with implementing AI applications?
- And how can AI be used in a way that is legally compliant, strategic and, at the same time, practical?
Who will find the AI Day of interest?
The AI Day is aimed at anyone who is responsible for, supports or needs to provide legal guidance on AI within their organisation. The event is of particular interest to legal professionals, legal departments, data protection and compliance officers, senior management, strategy and innovation teams, AI leads, product teams and consultants.
First confirmed speakers
These speakers will share their experience from data protection supervision, corporate practice, regulation and the AI industry.
Michael WillPresident of the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision |
Michael Will has been President of the Bavarian State Office for Data Protection Supervision since 2020. The BayLDA oversees compliance with data protection law by non-public bodies in Bavaria and is increasingly addressing data protection issues relating to the use of artificial intelligence.
Dr Sibylle GeringLegal Counsel, IT & Data Protection, REWE |
Dr Sibylle Gering advises REWE on legal issues at the interface between information technology and data protection. She thus brings the perspective of a large retail company to the legally compliant and practical use of digital technologies.
Patrick AurinHead of the AI Project Group at the Federal Network Agency |
Patrick Aurin heads the AI Project Group at the Federal Network Agency. The agency plays a key role in the national implementation of the AI Act and supports businesses through its AI Service Desk with enquiries regarding the new regulatory requirements.
Daniel AbbouManaging Director of the German AI Association |
Daniel Abbou has been Managing Director of the German AI Association since 2020. The association brings together companies and other stakeholders in the German AI sector and advocates for innovation-friendly, responsible and competitive framework conditions for artificial intelligence.
Markus BreuerEntrepreneur and consultant for AI and product strategy |
Markus Breuer is a computer scientist and has founded six companies. Most recently, he was COO and Head of AI at the security start-up Ubirch. Today, he advises companies on AI and product strategy. He has been involved with artificial intelligence in both an entrepreneurial and a journalistic capacity since the late 1980s.
Further speakers and the keynote address will be announced shortly.
Marlene Schreiber, Sebastian Schulz and Dr Martin Schirmbacher from HÄRTING Rechtsanwälte will be guiding the day’s proceedings and providing expert commentary.
We look forward to an exciting day packed with insights, practical examples and discussions on AI in legal practice.
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