As you may remember, CW! submitted a contribution to the Belgian consultation on the implementation of NIS2 in December 2023. This was an opportunity to reiterate our DSA position on public access to the WHOIS database. Some members have brought to our attention that Sweden was now consulting stakeholders on the same matter (until 28th May).

We are pleased to announce Valérie Théveniaud-Violette as our co-moderator and speaker for the upcoming roundtable discussion on "State of the Industry and What CEPIC Can Do for You." Valérie brings a wealth of experience and expertise gained from her extensive career in the media and photography industry. Join us for an engaging discussion led by Valérie and Veneta Bullen, where we'll explore the latest industry trends and strategies for navigating the future of visual content on Friday, May 17th at 10.00 AM CET.

Join Lars Modie as he moderates our session on Thursday, May 16th at 16:00 CET. This legal conference promises insightful discussions on the intersection of law and technology, featuring esteemed guest speakers such as Robert Kneschke, Serguei Fomin, Brendan Quinn, Franck Bardol, Nancy Wolff, and Katherine Briggs.

Join us on Friday, May 17th at 10.00 AM CET, for a thought-provoking roundtable discussion led by Veneta Bullen, in collaboration with CEPIC's Valérie Théveniaud-Violette. Together, they will explore the current state of the industry and the valuable resources and opportunities offered by CEPIC.

We are excited to announce Jean-David Benichou as a speaker at today's session on Heritage Photography and Authenticity: Is The Past Real? Jean-David is a seasoned entrepreneur and renowned business angel with a remarkable track record in the tech industry. Join Jean-David Benichou as he shares his insights and experiences on Andrea's panel at 14:45 CET on Thursday, 16th May.

We are delighted to announce Alexandru Giboi as the moderator for our conference on Authenticity in News, in partnership with the European Alliance of News Agencies (EANA). With a distinguished background in journalism and international strategic management, Alexandru brings a wealth of expertise to our event. The conference will take place at 11:45 CET on Thursday, 16th May.

We are pleased to announce Andrea Stern as the moderator for our upcoming session on Heritage Photography and Authenticity: Is The Past Real? Andrea brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the visual content industry, particularly in managing collections and enabling content accessibility across diverse markets.

We are excited to announce Katharina Familia Almonte as a speaker at this week's CEPIC Congress 2024 in Juan-les-Pins. With 13 years of experience at Google, Katharina brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the discussion on AI and provenance in the digital landscape. Join Katharina for her insightful session on AI and Provenance at 10:15 CET on Thursday, 16th May. Following the discussion, the conversation will continue with Katharina and other attendees in the Google Lounge area on the 2nd floor.