Stay ahead of the privacy, data and AI developments reshaping technology law.

Designed for experienced technology, privacy and data practitioners, this advanced intensive takes you beyond the fundamentals and into the legal and commercial issues demanding closer attention in 2027. Examine the implications of Australia's privacy reform, including changes to consent, collection and use of personal information, data breach reporting and controller and processor obligations. Then tackle the complexities of engaging external AI providers, from data control, confidentiality and privilege to sovereignty and security, before sharpening your approach to contracting for AI systems across the procurement lifecycle.

Hear from highly experienced technology and privacy specialists and gain sophisticated, practical insights you can apply when advising on privacy compliance, AI procurement, data governance and technology risk.

Presenters

Professor Patrick Fair, Principal, Patrick Fair Associates
Professor Patrick Fair is Principal of Patrick Fair Associates and an experienced commercial and technology lawyer specialising in privacy and data law, telecommunications regulation, data governance, intellectual property and technology contracting. His practice includes privacy compliance, data breach response, artificial intelligence and data analytics regulation, cybersecurity, national security regulation and complex technology arrangements. Patrick is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Information Technology at Deakin University and a Certified Information Privacy Manager with the International Association of Privacy Professionals. He spent almost two decades as a Partner at Baker McKenzie and previously served as President of the Law Society of NSW. Patrick also chairs the Communications Security Reference Panel of the Australian Telecommunications Alliance and has held numerous industry and technology advisory roles.

Peter Leonard, Principal, Data Synergies and Adjunct Professor, UNSW Law & Justice and WSU School of Law
Peter Leonard is Principal of Data Synergies, a business and legal consultancy specialising in AI and data governance, assurance and legal compliance, and an Adjunct Professor at UNSW Law & Justice. He advises data driven businesses and government agencies on advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, privacy, data protection and technology regulation. Peter was a founding partner of Gilbert + Tobin, where he led the firm’s communications and technology practice for many years. He serves on the OECD Expert Group on AI, Data and Privacy, Australia’s National Data Advisory Council, the Australian Treasury’s Digital ID and Consumer Data Right Standards Advisory Committee and the TGA’s Technical Reference Group for Software as a Medical Device and AI. His work spans technology governance, accountable data sharing, privacy and regulatory frameworks across Australia and the Asia Pacific.

Jen Bradley, Special Counsel, Technology and Intellectual Property, Gilbert + Tobin
Jen Bradley is a Special Counsel in the Technology and Intellectual Property group at Gilbert + Tobin. She specialises in complex information technology and telecommunications projects and bespoke commercial arrangements, with particular expertise in privacy, data protection, data commercialisation and emerging technologies. Jen advises clients on the development and procurement of artificial intelligence technologies, Australian and international AI regulation and approaches to AI governance, assurance, risk management and contracting. Her experience spans major technology projects across financial services, energy and resources, healthcare, transport, eCommerce, technology, telecommunications and government. Her clients have included Transport for NSW, the NSW Department of Customer Service, Telstra, the Human Technology Institute and major Australian financial institutions. Jen is undertaking an Executive Diploma in Artificial Intelligence for Business at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School.